Henry Golden Boy
Henry Repeating Arms · Rifle · In Production · 1999
Also known as: H004, Golden Boy H004, Henry H004
Overview
The Henry Golden Boy is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, produced by Henry Repeating Arms since 1999. Featuring a 16-round magazine capacity, this rifle offers generous firepower for duty use and home defense.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3062 g (108.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 978 mm (38.50") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Height | 120 mm (4.72") |
| Width | 28 mm (1.10") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 16 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 208 J (153 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6×15mmR
- .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, .22 Mag
- .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire — also known as .17 HMR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Quarter Cock Safety, Transfer Bar Safety
- 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
Variants
- Henry Golden Boy H004 — Standard
- Henry Golden Boy H004M (.22 WMR) — Magnum
- Henry Golden Boy H004V (.17 HMR) — Varmint
- Henry Golden Boy Large Loop — Large Loop
- Henry Golden Boy Compact — Compact
Service history
Operators
- United States Civilian Market · adopted 1999
Production
Production years: 1999-present
One of Henry Repeating Arms' best-selling models since 1999; exact production figures not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Anthony Imperato
Notes
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.
Background
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.