Description
There's something satisfying about running a lever gun on prairie dogs and squirrels, and the Henry H1 Sporter in .17 HMR makes that setup work the way most rimfire folks want it today. Henry skipped the iron sights entirely and machined a Picatinny rail right into the receiver cover, so your scope or red dot goes on without hunting down a base. Down at the muzzle, the 18.5 inch round blued steel barrel wears 1/2×28 threads under a factory cap, and Henry designed the magazine tube to clear suppressors up to 1 inch in outside diameter. That last detail matters more than people realize, since plenty of tube-fed rimfires fight you on can clearance.
Why .17 HMR in the H1 Sporter Makes Sense
The .17 HMR is about as flat as rimfire gets, and it reaches out well past where a .22 LR starts dropping like a rock. Paired with the Sporter's 1:9 twist barrel and a decent scope up top, this rifle is built for head shots on ground squirrels, rabbits, and other varmints at distances that would make a standard .22 nervous. The tubular magazine holds 12 rounds, and the smooth Henry lever throw keeps follow-ups quick without giving up that classic manual-of-arms feel.
Walnut Where It Counts
The checkered American walnut stock carries a pistol grip Monte Carlo profile, which raises your cheek to line up naturally behind an optic instead of forcing you to float your head over the comb. With a 14 inch length of pull and a lightweight aluminum receiver, the whole package comes in at 5.35 pounds and 36.5 inches overall, so it carries easily on a long walk through the fields.
A Modern Take on the Henry H1
Think of this as the classic Henry rimfire lever action grown up and purpose-built for optics and suppressed shooting. Same smooth action, same warm wood, just set up the way a dedicated small game rifle should be from day one.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: H1 Sporter Rifle
- Manufacturer Part Number: H001PGH-17H
- UPC: 619835011336
- Caliber: .17 HMR
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 12 Rounds (Tubular Magazine)
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Barrel: Round Blued Steel, Threaded 1/2×28
- Twist Rate: 1:9
- Receiver: Black Aluminum with Integrated Picatinny Rail
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
- Stock: Checkered American Walnut, Pistol Grip Monte Carlo
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Overall Length: 36.5"
- Weight: 5.35 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry H1 Sporter .17 HMR Lever Action Rifle
- Thread Protector Cap (Installed)
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Henry H1 Sporter come with iron sights?
No, this model skips iron sights on purpose. The receiver cover has an integrated Picatinny rail, so you mount a scope or red dot directly without buying a separate base. If you're chambering .17 HMR, you'll want glass on it anyway to take advantage of the cartridge's reach.
Will a suppressor clear the magazine tube on the H1 Sporter?
Yes, as long as your can has an outside diameter of 1 inch or less. Henry designed the magazine tube specifically to clear suppressors in that size range, and most popular rimfire cans fall right into it. The barrel is threaded 1/2×28 from the factory and ships with a thread cap installed.
How does the H1 Sporter load? Is it a detachable magazine?
It's a traditional tube-fed lever action, so there's no detachable box magazine. You load 12 rounds of .17 HMR through the tubular magazine under the barrel, the same way classic Henry rimfires have always worked. It's simple, reliable, and part of the charm of the platform.
What is the .17 HMR H1 Sporter best suited for?
This one shines as a small game and varmint rifle. The .17 HMR shoots flat and fast, giving you clean hits on squirrels, rabbits, prairie dogs, and pest animals well beyond typical .22 LR distances. With the 1:9 twist barrel and a good scope, it also makes a fun precision plinker at the range.





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