Description
There is something about running a lever gun that never gets old, and Henry figured out how to bring that feel to the shotgun rack. The H018G-410R is built on the same blued steel frame as Henry's .45-70 lever action, chambered for 2.5 inch .410 shells so the short-throw lever cycles fast and smooth. If you already own a Henry rifle, the manual of arms will feel like second nature the moment you shoulder it.
Two Ways to Load, One Slick Side Gate .410
The headline feature here is the loading setup. The side gate lets you feed shells into the six-round tubular magazine without breaking your grip, which is handy when you want to top off between shots on a squirrel hunt or a rabbit drive. When it is time to pack up, the removable magazine tube lets you unload without cycling every shell through the action. It is a simple, practical combination that older tube-fed .410s never offered.
Sights and Handling on the Henry H018G-410R
At 19.75 inches, the round blued barrel keeps overall length to a trim 38.5 inches and the weight around 7.33 pounds, so it carries well in thick brush and swings quick in tight spots. The fixed cylinder bore throws open patterns that suit close-range work with birdshot, and the fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with brass bead front means you can dial in slugs or buckshot to your point of aim, something a plain bead gun cannot do. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for a Weaver 63B mount if you want to add glass.
Why This Henry .410 Lever Shotgun Earns Its Spot
The American walnut furniture wears crisp checkering at the pistol grip and forend, and sling swivel studs plus a ventilated rubber recoil pad round out a field-ready package. With the .410's soft recoil and mild report, this one is a great pick for introducing new hunters, knocking around the farm, or just scratching that lever gun itch with something a little different. Made in the USA and finished like a Henry should be, it looks as good in the cabinet as it works in the field.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model Number (MPN): H018G-410R
- UPC: 619835500069
- Action: Lever Action Shotgun
- Caliber/Gauge: .410 Bore
- Chamber: 2.5in Shells Only
- Barrel: 19.75in Round Blued Steel
- Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore (Not Threaded)
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Sights: Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear, Brass Bead Front
- Receiver: Blued Steel, Drilled and Tapped for Weaver 63B Mount
- Stock: Checkered American Walnut, Pistol Grip
- Buttpad: Black Ventilated Rubber Recoil Pad
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Overall Length: 38.5in
- Weight: 7.33 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry H018G-410R Side Gate .410 lever action shotgun
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What size shells does the Henry H018G-410R take?
It is chambered for 2.5 inch .410 shells only, and it will not run 3 inch magnums. Henry did this on purpose so the short-throw lever cycles fast and smooth. Standard 2.5 inch birdshot, buckshot, and slug loads all feed fine.
Can I use choke tubes with this Henry Side Gate .410?
No, this 19.75 inch barrel model is a fixed cylinder bore and is not threaded for tubes. That open pattern works well up close with birdshot and lets slugs and buckshot pass without issue. If you want screw-in chokes, Henry's 24 inch H018G-410 version comes threaded for Invector-style tubes with a full choke included.
How do you load and unload the Side Gate model?
You get two options, which is the whole appeal of this gun. Load through the side gate to top off the six-round magazine without tipping the gun, or load through the front of the removable magazine tube. When you are done, pull the tube and empty the magazine without cycling every shell through the action.
Can I mount an optic on the H018G-410R?
Yes, the blued steel receiver comes drilled and tapped for a Weaver 63B style mount, so adding a scope or red dot is straightforward. That said, the factory adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and brass bead front are plenty capable, and you can adjust them for windage and elevation to match your slug or shot load.





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