Description
There was a time when just about every carnival midway and small town hardware store had a pump action .22, and Henry clearly remembers those days fondly. The H003T Pump Action Octagon is their tribute to that era, done the way Henry does everything: blued steel, genuine American walnut, and no plastic where wood belongs. The 20 inch octagon barrel gives it that unmistakable old school profile and adds a bit of weight up front that steadies your hold on small targets.
A Shooting Gallery Classic, Henry Style
The slide action runs on a grooved walnut forend and cycles .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle interchangeably, which makes this a fantastic rifle for burning through whatever rimfire you have on the shelf. The tubular magazine holds 15 rounds of .22 LR or up to 21 Shorts, so a full tube lasts a while whether you are popping cans, running a squirrel woods, or letting a new shooter get comfortable behind a rifle that does not kick. At 6 pounds with a 38.5 inch overall length, it carries easy and points naturally.
Sights and Scope Options on the H003T
Up top you get a brass bead front sight dovetailed into the barrel and a fully adjustable Marbles semi-buckhorn rear with a diamond insert, a sight picture that suits this rifle perfectly. The rear sight sits in a standard 3/8 inch dovetail, so swapping sights down the road is simple, and the receiver is grooved for 3/8 inch rimfire scope mounts if your eyes prefer glass. There is also a smart little detail at the front of the trigger guard: a grooved release button that unlocks the forend so you can pump out an unfired round without dropping the hammer.
Why the Henry Pump Action Octagon Sticks Around
Pump action .22s have mostly disappeared from catalogs, which makes this one special. It is American made, finished like a rifle twice its class, and genuinely fun in a way that is hard to explain until you run the slide a few times. Add the quarter cock hammer safety and a target crowned muzzle for accuracy, and you have a rimfire that earns its spot in the safe for a few generations.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model Number (MPN): H003T
- UPC: 619835012012
- Action: Pump Action
- Caliber: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle
- Capacity: 15 rounds .22 LR / 21 rounds .22 Short
- Barrel: 20" Blued Octagon with Target Crown
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable Marbles Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert
- Scope Mounting: 3/8" Grooved Receiver
- Stock: American Walnut with Grooved Forend
- Safety: 1/4 Cock Hammer
- Overall Length: 38.5"
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Weight: 6 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry H003T Pump Action Octagon rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Henry H003T shoot .22 Short and .22 Long, or just .22 LR?
It handles all three. The tubular magazine and pump action are designed to feed .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle interchangeably, so you can shoot whatever you have on hand. Capacity changes with the cartridge, holding 15 rounds of .22 LR or up to 21 rounds of .22 Short.
Can I mount a scope on the Henry Pump Action Octagon?
Yes. The receiver is grooved for standard 3/8 inch rimfire scope rings, so mounting a rimfire scope or red dot with the right mount is straightforward. The rear sight also sits in a 3/8 inch dovetail if you ever want to swap in a different iron sight setup.
How do I unload a live round from the chamber on this rifle?
Henry built in a grooved release button at the right front of the trigger guard for exactly that. Press it back and it unlocks the forend, letting you cycle the slide to eject an unfired cartridge without touching the trigger. It is a simple, well thought out feature that makes clearing the rifle quick and easy.
Is the Henry H003T a good rifle for new or younger users?
It is a great pick for teaching. Recoil from any .22 rimfire is next to nothing, the pump action requires a deliberate motion between shots, and the quarter cock hammer position adds a layer of control. The 14 inch length of pull fits most teens and adults comfortably, and the 6 pound weight is easy to manage.





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