The stylish Henry Octagon in .45-70 Government is a hardworking short-range rifle with a quick and smooth action. For a cartridge introduced in 1873, the .45-70 Government has enjoyed some serious staying power. The same may be said of lever-action rifles that date back a decade further. The combination of the two, ï¬rst made in 1881, logically joined two good things into something perennially popular. Today, several companies make such rifles. Henry offers three models, with the Octagon being the most visually striking of the lot. The ï¬t of the metal and wood is tight, and the ï¬nish is even...