Description
There is something refreshing about a well-made single shot, and the Henry H015B-20 is one of the nicest examples you'll find on a rack today. The polished brass receiver and smooth brass buttplate set against American walnut give it the look of a gun from another era, while the straight English-style wrist keeps the lines clean and the handling quick. This is the kind of shotgun that gets passed around the truck bed for everyone to admire before it ever gets fired.
How the Henry Single Shot 20 Gauge Runs in the Field
The 26-inch round blued barrel wears a simple brass bead up front and swings naturally on flushing birds and crossing clays. The 3-inch chamber handles everything from light 2-3/4 inch target loads to heavier hunting shells, and the barrel is threaded for Rem-style choke tubes with a modified tube included, which is a smart middle-of-the-road choice for doves, quail, rabbits, and general field work. At around 6.8 pounds with a 41.5-inch overall length, it carries all day without complaint.
Built the Henry Way
The action borrows from Henry's single shot rifle, using a rebounding external hammer and a locking lever that pivots in either direction, so it works the same for right or left handed shooters. The hammer can't reach the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled, and an interlock prevents opening or closing the action with the hammer cocked. When you break it open, spent shells eject fully instead of just lifting for extraction, which keeps reloads quick.
Who the H015B-20 Makes Sense For
A single shot forces you to make the first one count, which is why these guns have taught generations of new hunters good habits. It's equally at home as a lightweight walking gun for upland birds and small game, or as the heirloom-grade break action that ends up being the favorite in the safe. Simple to run, easy to clean, and built by Henry in the USA, it's a gun that earns its keep.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model Number (MPN): H015B-20
- UPC: 619835400109
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Break Action Single Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 26" Round, Smooth Bore
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2-3/4" and 3" shells)
- Choke: Modified, Rem-style threaded
- Receiver Finish: Polished Brass
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Stock: American Walnut, Straight English-Style Wrist
- Buttplate: Smooth Brass
- Sights: Brass Bead Front
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Weight: Approx. 6.8 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry H015B-20 single shot shotgun
- Modified Rem-style choke tube
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Henry H015B-20 have a manual safety?
No, there is no manual safety on this model. Instead, it uses a rebounding hammer that cannot contact the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled, plus an interlock that keeps the action from opening or closing while the hammer is cocked. It's a time-tested setup for exposed-hammer break actions.
What shells can the H015B-20 shoot?
It has a 3-inch chamber, so it runs both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch 20 gauge shells. That covers everything from light target and dove loads up to heavier hunting shells for turkey or waterfowl-appropriate payloads.
Can I change chokes on this Henry single shot shotgun?
Yes. The 26-inch barrel is threaded for Rem-style choke tubes and ships with a modified tube installed. Modified is a solid all-around choice, but you can swap in tighter or more open tubes depending on what you're hunting.
Is the Henry Single Shot good for left-handed users?
It works well for lefties. The locking lever pivots in both directions, so you can open the action from either side, and the straight-grip stock has no cast or palm swell favoring one hand. The bead front sight is fully ambidextrous by nature.





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