Description
There's something about a well-built single shot that never goes out of style, and Henry clearly gets that. The H015-12 is a break-action 12 gauge built around a blued steel receiver and a 28-inch round barrel, dressed in genuine American walnut with a pistol grip wrist and a solid black rubber recoil pad. At 6.65 pounds it carries easy all day, and the balance point sits right where your hand naturally falls in front of the trigger guard. This is not a bargain-bin farm gun. Fit and finish are what you'd expect from Henry, which is to say a step above most everything else in the single shot category.
What Makes the Henry H015-12 Different
The action is shared with Henry's single shot rifle line, and it's a smart design. The rebounding external hammer never rests against the firing pin, and a dual-direction pivoting locking lever blocks hammer contact unless the trigger is pulled. An interlock system also prevents the action from opening or closing with the hammer cocked. There's no manual safety to fuss with, just a simple, well-thought-out mechanism that makes this a great platform for teaching fundamentals. When you break the action open, spent hulls eject fully rather than just lifting partway out, so reloading for a follow-up is quick.
A 3.5-Inch Chamber Opens Up the Options
The H015-12 chambers up to 3.5-inch magnum shells, which means one gun can handle light trap loads, standard field ammo, buckshot, slugs, and full-house turkey loads. The barrel is threaded for common Rem-style choke tubes and ships with a Modified choke installed, a solid all-around pattern for doves, quail, rabbits, squirrels, and pheasant at typical field distances. Swap in a tighter or looser tube and the gun adapts to whatever season you're chasing. A brass bead up front keeps the sight picture simple and fast.
With a 14-inch length of pull and 43.5-inch overall length, it fits most adult shooters comfortably. Whether it's your grouse gun, your loaner, or the one you hand to a new hunter on their first walk through the fields, this Henry earns its spot in the rack.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model Number (MPN): H015-12
- UPC: 619835400062
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Break-Open Single Shot
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 28" Round, Blued
- Choke Threads: Rem-Choke Style (Modified Included)
- Receiver: Blued Steel
- Stock: American Walnut, Pistol Grip
- Recoil Pad: Solid Black Rubber
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Safety: Rebounding Hammer (No Manual Safety)
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Overall Length / Weight: 43.5" / 6.65 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry H015-12 Single Shot 12 Gauge Shotgun
- Modified choke tube (installed, Rem-Choke style threads)
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Henry H015-12 shoot 3.5-inch magnum shells?
Yes. The H015-12 has a 3.5-inch chamber, so it handles everything from short mini shells and light target loads up to the heaviest 12 gauge magnum turkey and waterfowl loads. Just keep in mind that heavy magnums out of a 6.65-pound gun will let you know they went off, so most folks stick with standard field loads for a day of shooting.
What choke tubes fit the Henry Single Shot 12 gauge?
The barrel is internally threaded for Rem-Choke style tubes, one of the most common patterns out there, so finding extra chokes is easy. It ships with a Modified choke installed, which patterns well for birds and small game in the 25 to 45 yard range. Screw in a Full for turkey or an Improved Cylinder for close-flushing birds and you're set.
Does the H015-12 have a manual safety?
No, and that's by design. It uses a rebounding hammer that never rests on the firing pin, plus a pivoting locking lever that blocks hammer contact unless the trigger is pulled. An interlock also prevents opening or closing the action while the hammer is cocked, which makes loading and unloading straightforward and is one reason these are popular for training new hunters.
Does the Henry Single Shot eject spent shells or just extract them?
Unlike Henry's single shot rifles, the shotgun fully ejects the spent hull when you break the action open. That kicks the empty clear so you can drop in a fresh shell quickly for a follow-up. It's a small detail that makes a real difference on a dove field or rabbit hunt.





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