Description
There is a reason so many people learned to shoot on a Henry. The H1 Classic Youth is built off the same action as Henry's best-selling Classic Lever Action .22, just sized down where it counts. The 13-inch length of pull lets smaller-framed folks get a proper cheek weld and see the sights the way they are supposed to, and at 4.5 pounds with a 33.5-inch overall length, it shoulders and swings without a fight. This is not a cheapened starter gun either. You get real American walnut on the buttstock and forend, a blued steel 16.5-inch round barrel, and the same buttery lever throw the full-size model is known for.
What Makes the H1 Classic Youth a Smart First Rifle
The tube magazine holds 13 rounds of .22 LR, and it will also feed .22 Long and .22 Short if that is what you have on hand, which makes it flexible for low-noise backyard plinking or squirrel duty. Loading through the tube is simple and deliberate, and the quarter-cock hammer position gives new users a straightforward way to carry the rifle safely between shots. Fiber optic sights front and rear gather light well and are easier for young eyes to pick up than a plain blade, and the rear is fully adjustable so you can dial it in for your favorite load.
Growing Room Built Into a Henry Youth 22
The receiver has a 3/8-inch groove milled right in, so when open sights have been mastered, a rimfire scope goes on with a set of ringmounts and no gunsmithing. That is the kind of detail that keeps this rifle relevant for years instead of seasons. Plenty of adults grab it too as a lightweight truck or trail gun, since the compact length is handy anywhere space is tight.
Built in America, Built to Hand Down
Henry makes these rifles in the USA and stands behind them for life. Between the walnut, the blued steel, and an action that gets smoother with every box of ammo, the H1 Classic Youth is the kind of .22 that starts as a teaching tool and ends up as a family piece.
Key Specifications
- Model Number (MPN): H001Y-22
- UPC: 619835011473
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Action: Lever Action
- Caliber: .22 LR (also feeds .22 Long and .22 Short)
- Capacity: 13 rounds .22 LR (tubular magazine)
- Barrel Length: 16.5"
- Barrel Type: Round Blued Steel
- Rate of Twist: 1:16
- Overall Length: 33.5"
- Length of Pull: 13"
- Weight: 4.5 lbs
- Stock: American Walnut, Straight Grip
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Fully Adjustable Fiber Optic Rear
- Scope Mounting: 3/8" Grooved Receiver
- Safety: 1/4 Cock Hammer Position
What’s Included
- Henry H1 Classic Youth lever action rifle with built-in 13-round tubular magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What age or size shooter is the Henry H1 Classic Youth designed for?
It is scaled for smaller-framed users, with a 13-inch length of pull compared to roughly 14 inches on the full-size model. That shorter reach helps kids and smaller adults get a proper cheek weld and sight picture. At 4.5 pounds and 33.5 inches overall, it also works well for anyone who just wants a compact, lightweight .22 for the field.
Can I mount a scope on the H1 Classic Youth?
Yes. The receiver comes with a 3/8-inch groove machined in, so a rimfire scope mounts directly with standard 3/8-inch ringmounts. No drilling or tapping is needed, which makes it easy to add optics once open-sight fundamentals are down.
Does the Henry Youth .22 only shoot .22 LR?
No, the tubular magazine handles .22 LR, .22 Long, and .22 Short. Capacity changes with cartridge length, holding 13 rounds of LR and more of the shorter cartridges. That flexibility is handy for quieter training sessions with shorts or standard plinking with long rifle ammo.
How do you load the H1 Classic Youth?
Rounds load through the tubular magazine under the barrel. You twist and withdraw the inner magazine tube, drop cartridges into the loading port, then reinsert the tube. Cycling the lever feeds a round into the chamber, and the quarter-cock hammer position lets you carry it safely between shots.





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