Henry Golden Boy Revolver H016BD .22 S/L/LR 4in 10-Rd Birdshead Grip

Description

Henry built its reputation on rimfire lever guns, and the Golden Boy Revolver carries that same DNA into wheel gun territory without missing a beat. The H016BD is a traditional double action chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, feeding from a 10-round cylinder behind a 4-inch round blued steel barrel. The deep polished bluing, brass trigger guard and backstrap, and genuine American walnut birdshead grip give it the look of something that belongs behind glass, but this one was made to be shot. At 9 inches overall and around 36 ounces, it has enough heft to sit steady in the hand while soaking up what little recoil a .22 produces.

What Makes the Golden Boy Revolver Worth a Look

The internals are hand-fitted, and it shows in the trigger. You get a smooth, linear pull in double action and a clean, crisp break when you thumb the hammer back for single action work. The transfer bar safety means the hammer can't reach the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled, and the sighting setup is classic revolver: fixed notch rear paired with a screw-on front post. Henry includes interchangeable high, medium, and low front blades so you can dial in your point of impact for your preferred load instead of learning to hold off. The cylinder also uses a quick takedown design that makes cleanup after a long rimfire session refreshingly painless.

Where the H016BD Birdshead Fits

The rounded birdshead grip is the star here. It tucks the gun into the hand naturally, keeps the overall package compact, and gives it that old trail gun character you don't find on square-butt revolvers. Ten rounds of .22 means more trigger time between reloads, whether you're plinking cans, working a steel rack, ringing in a new shooter, or keeping it handy around the farm for small game and pests. It pairs beautifully with a Golden Boy lever rifle as a matched rimfire set, and it holds its own just fine as a standalone piece. This is the kind of revolver that gets passed around at the range and comes back with a waiting list.