Description
There is a lot to be said for starting a new hunter on one good shell at a time, and the Henry H015Y-410 makes that first chapter feel special. This is a break-action single shot in .410 bore, built with a blued steel receiver, a 22 inch round barrel, and a real American walnut pistol grip stock. Henry did not cut corners just because it wears a youth label. The fit and finish are what you would expect from the company, and the 13 inch length of pull means a smaller-framed shooter can mount it properly instead of fighting a stock that is two inches too long.
Why the H015Y-410 Works as a First Shotgun
The action shares its design with Henry's single shot rifles, and the safety thinking here is smart. A rebounding hammer stays off the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled, and an interlock system keeps the action from being opened or closed while the hammer is cocked. There is no button safety to fumble with, which keeps the manual of arms simple: load one shell, cock the hammer when ready, take the shot. That deliberate pace builds good habits fast, and the .410 with its 3 inch chamber keeps recoil light enough that nobody develops a flinch. The solid rubber recoil pad softens things further.
Chokes, Sights, and Field Manners
The barrel is threaded for Invector-style choke tubes and ships with a Full choke installed, which suits squirrels, rabbits, and close-flushing birds. If you want to open patterns up for clays or dove, additional tubes are easy to find. A brass bead front sight rides up top, classic and quick to pick up against feathers or fur.
Henry Single Shot Youth .410 in the Real World
At 36.5 inches overall, this shotgun carries easily through brush and fits behind the truck seat without complaint. Plenty of adults grab it as a lightweight walking gun too, so do not be surprised if it stays in the family rotation long after the kid outgrows the stock. Guns like this tend to become the one everybody learned on.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model Number (MPN): H015Y-410
- UPC: 619835400215
- Action: Break-Action Single Shot
- Gauge/Bore: .410 Bore
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 22 inches, round blued steel
- Choke: Invector-style threaded, Full choke included
- Overall Length: 36.5 inches
- Length of Pull: 13 inches
- Stock: American Walnut, pistol grip with black rubber recoil pad
- Receiver: Blued Steel
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Safety: Rebounding hammer with action interlock, no manual safety
- Weight: 6.95 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry H015Y-410 Single Shot Youth Shotgun
- Full choke tube (installed, Invector-style)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What size shooter fits the Henry H015Y-410 youth shotgun?
The stock has a 13 inch length of pull, roughly an inch and a half shorter than a standard adult shotgun. That fits most kids and teens well, along with smaller-framed adults. A proper fit helps a new shooter mount the gun consistently, which matters more than almost anything else when learning wingshooting.
Can I use different choke tubes with this Henry .410?
Yes. The barrel is internally threaded for Invector-style choke tubes and comes with a Full choke installed from the factory. Swapping to a Modified or Improved Cylinder tube opens the pattern up for clays or closer shots, and Invector tubes in .410 are widely available.
Does the H015Y-410 have a manual safety?
No, and that is by design. It uses a rebounding hammer that cannot contact the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled, plus an interlock that prevents opening or closing the action while the hammer is cocked. The simple manual of arms is part of what makes single shots like this a favorite for teaching new shooters.
What can you hunt with a .410 single shot like this?
The .410 with a 3 inch chamber is well suited for squirrels, rabbits, and close-range birds like dove and quail, and it handles pest control around the property nicely. The included Full choke keeps patterns tight for small game. It is a light-recoiling round, which is exactly why it works so well for young hunters.



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