The first Henry rimfire revolver: introducing the new .22 Golden Boy

They say that there's a first time for everything. So, don't be surprised if after introducing the Big Boy, its first double-action/single-action revolver in in .357 Mag. last year, the world leader in lever actions Henry Repeating Arms is now introducing its first-ever rimfire revolver, the Golden Boy in .22 S/L/LR. Ideal for plinking and offering a large-capacity 10-round cylinder, the new Henry revolver features a double-action trigger and is available in two different grip configurations, namely Gunfighter Grip and Birdshead Grip.

Henry Golden Boy Revolver with two grip options

Taking its name from company's signature lever-action rifle, the Golden Boy Revolver can shoot .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges for unmatched versatility – and inexpensive fun. The gun comes with a 4”/102 mm round-profile barrel and a steel medium-size frame (apparently the same of the .357/.38 Spl. Big Boy model), both with a polished blue finish. Grip panels are American walnut, while backstrap and trigger guard are highly polished brass for that traditional “Old West” look. On the other hand, a modern transfer bar ignition system ensures safety.

Sights classically consist in a fixed notch rear sight cut directly into the frame, and a blade front sight. The latter is interchangeable, and three heights of front blade sights (High/Medium/Low) are included to allow shooters to adjust elevation.

The square Gunfighter-style grips are designed for maximum control while the rounded, compact Birdshead-style grips provide better concealment in case you want to carry the Henry revolver. The Golden Boy's weight is just a few grams above a kilo.

Internal components are hand-fitted with tight tolerances to deliver, according to the manufacturer's claim, a smooth operation and accuracy thanks to a linear trigger pull and hammer drop in double action, and a crisp break in single action.

The 10-round cylinder features an innovative quick takedown system to make cleaning easier and minimizing downtime between shooting sessions.

Only downside: with a price tag in the US of $928 for both the Gunfighter Grip and Birdshead Grip versions, the .22 Henry Golden Boy Revolver is not a cheap gun.

Henry Golden Boy Revolver technical specifications and price