Henry · Rifle
Henry Golden Boy
Lever action · .22 Long Rifle · introduced 1999
Also known as H004, Golden Boy H004, Henry H004
About the Henry Golden Boy
The Henry Golden Boy is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced by Henry Repeating Arms since 1999. This American-manufactured firearm reflects the engineering traditions and quality standards of its country of origin, designed to meet the demands of both civilian and professional users in a competitive global marketplace. Featuring a 16-round magazine capacity, this rifle offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense. The 20.0-inch barrel maximizes accuracy potential and ballistic performance, making this an excellent choice for target shooting, competition, or field use. At 3062g (108.0 oz), this is a substantial firearm whose weight contributes to reduced felt recoil and enhanced stability during precision shooting. The steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform.
The Henry Golden Boy is named after Benjamin Tyler Henry, who patented the original Henry repeating rifle in 1860. Its distinctive brass receiver is an homage to that Civil War-era ancestor, making it one of the most recognizable rimfire rifles in America.
Henry Golden Boy specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Lever action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Calibres
- .22 Long Rifle, .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
- Magazine capacity
- 16 rounds
- Magazine
- Tubular magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 508 mm (20.0 in)
- Overall length
- 978 mm (38.5 in)
- Height
- 120 mm (4.7 in)
- Width
- 28 mm (1.1 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.06 kg (6.75 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:16 in (406 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
- Grooves
- 6
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- blued
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 400 m/s (1312 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 208 J (153 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 100 m
History
- Introduced
- 1999
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
- Designer
- Anthony Imperato
Available calibres
Features
- Lever action
- Tubular magazine
- Octagon barrel
- Brasslite receiver
- Brass buttplate
- American walnut stock
- Straight grip
- Adjustable semi buckhorn rear sight
- Brass bead front sight
- Drilled and tapped receiver
Safety
- Quarter cock safety
- Transfer bar safety
Specifications listed are for the standard H004 model in .22 LR. The .22 LR model holds 16 LR rounds or 21 Short rounds. The .22 WMR model (H004M) has a 20.5-inch barrel, 39-inch overall length, and holds 12 rounds. The .17 HMR model (H004V) has a 20-inch barrel and holds 11 rounds. All models weigh 6.75 lbs (3062g). The twist rate is 1:16 for .22 LR and .22 WMR models, and 1:9 for the .17 HMR. The 1/4 cock safety prevents hammer contact with the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled, and the rifle has an internal transfer bar safety preventing discharge from dropping. Length of pull is 14 inches.
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