Description
Some rifles you buy because they check the boxes on paper. The Henry Golden Boy H004M is the kind you buy because you picked one up, worked the lever a few times, and couldn't put it down. Chambered in .22 WMR, it brings noticeably more punch than a standard .22 LR, which makes it a legitimate small game and varmint rifle out well past 100 yards while still being cheap enough to feed for an afternoon of plinking.
What Makes the Golden Boy H004M Stand Out
The looks get you first. A 20.5 inch blued octagon barrel sits over a polished Brasslite receiver, with a brass buttplate and barrel band tying the whole thing together against genuine American walnut. It weighs in at 6.75 pounds, which sounds heavy for a rimfire until you shoulder it. That weight settles the rifle nicely for offhand shooting, and the 39 inch overall length balances right where your support hand wants to be. The tubular magazine holds 12 rounds of .22 Magnum, loaded through the brass inner tube up front just like lever guns have done for generations.
Sights, Optics, and Real-World Shooting
Out of the box you get a brass bead front sight matched with a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear featuring the classic diamond insert. They're quick to pick up and fit the rifle's character perfectly. If your eyes prefer glass, the receiver comes drilled and tapped, so adding a scope is a simple job with the right mount. The 1:16 twist barrel stabilizes standard .22 WMR loads well, and owners consistently report tight groups and an action that only gets slicker with use.
A Henry That Earns Its Keep
Henry builds these in the USA and stands behind them, and the Golden Boy has become the rifle people buy as a first lever gun, a gift for a new hunter, or the piece that gets handed down eventually. Between the fit and finish and the extra reach of the .22 Magnum chambering, this is one rimfire that pulls double duty as a working rifle and a genuine looker.
Key Specifications
- Model: Golden Boy
- Manufacturer Part Number: H004M
- UPC: 619835016003
- Caliber: .22 WMR (.22 Magnum)
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 12+1, Tubular Magazine
- Barrel Length: 20.5" Octagon, Blued Steel
- Receiver Finish: Brasslite
- Stock: American Walnut with Brass Buttplate
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert
- Optics: Receiver Drilled and Tapped
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Overall Length: 39"
- Weight: 6.75 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry Golden Boy H004M rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Henry Golden Boy H004M shoot .22 LR ammunition?
No, this model is chambered specifically for .22 WMR, also known as .22 Magnum, and that's the only round it should fire. The .22 WMR case is longer and wider than a .22 LR, so the rounds are not interchangeable. If you want a .22 LR version, Henry makes the Golden Boy H004 for that cartridge.
Can I mount a scope on the Golden Boy H004M?
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can add a scope base and rings without any gunsmithing. Many owners run a compact rimfire scope to squeeze the most accuracy out of the .22 Magnum's extended range, while others stick with the classic semi-buckhorn irons.
How do you load the Henry Golden Boy's magazine?
It uses a traditional tubular magazine under the barrel. You twist and pull the brass inner tube partway out, drop rounds into the loading port, then slide the tube back in and lock it. It holds 12 rounds of .22 WMR, and while it's a bit slower than swapping box magazines, it's part of the classic lever gun experience.
Is the Golden Boy in .22 WMR good for small game hunting?
It's a great fit for it. The .22 Magnum delivers a noticeable step up in velocity and energy over .22 LR, making clean takes on rabbits, squirrels, and varmints practical out past 100 yards. The 20.5 inch octagon barrel and 6.75 pound weight give it a steady, balanced feel for offhand shots in the field.





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