Description
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. That phrase is engraved right into the banner on the receiver of this rifle, and it sums up what the Golden Boy Eagle Scout Tribute 2nd Edition is all about. Henry built this one as an officially licensed Scouting America tribute to the highest rank in Scouting, and the detail work shows it. The nickel-plated receiver carries engraving transferred from a hand-cut master plate by Henry engraver Rob Bunting, with a bald eagle and American scrollwork on the right side and the iconic Eagle Scout medal on the left, all highlighted with selective 24K gold plating.
Tribute Details on the Eagle Scout 2nd Edition
The walnut tells the rest of the story. A tri-colored medallion replicating the red, white, and blue Eagle Scout badge is inlaid into the buttstock, and the forearm is engraved with the Trail to Eagle advancement ranks. It is the kind of piece that makes sense as a gift for a new Eagle Scout, a retirement of sorts for a Scoutmaster, or a display rifle for anyone who earned the rank and never stopped being proud of it. A brass buttplate and that classic straight-grip stock keep the whole package looking period correct.
Still a Real Golden Boy Underneath
Here is the part collectors sometimes forget: this is a fully functional Golden Boy, and those are flat-out fun to run. The 20 inch blued octagon barrel gives you a long sight radius over the brass bead front and fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear with its white diamond insert. It feeds .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle through the tube magazine, holding 16 rounds of LR or 21 Shorts, and the lever throw is as slick as you would expect from Henry. The receiver comes drilled and tapped if you ever want to mount a scope, though most folks will keep this one iron-sighted and original.
At 38.5 inches overall and around 6.75 pounds, it handles like the classic it is. Whether it lives on the wall or gets stretched out on paper and small game now and then, this is an American-made rifle built to be passed down with the story attached.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Golden Boy Eagle Scout Tribute 2nd Edition
- MPN: H004ES2
- UPC: 619835016812
- Caliber: .22 S/L/LR
- Action: Lever Action
- Barrel: 20" Blued Octagon
- Capacity: 16 Rounds LR / 21 Rounds Short
- Receiver Finish: Nickel-Plated with Selective 24K Gold Engraving
- Stock: American Walnut with Eagle Scout Medallion Inlay
- Sights: Brass Bead Front, Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear with Diamond Insert
- Optics Ready: Receiver Drilled and Tapped
- Overall Length: 38.5"
- Length of Pull: 14"
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Weight: 6.75 lbs
What’s Included
- Henry Golden Boy Eagle Scout Tribute 2nd Edition rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eagle Scout Tribute 2nd Edition a display piece or a working rifle?
Both. It is a fully functional Golden Boy with the same smooth lever action, 20 inch octagon barrel, and tube magazine as the standard model. Plenty of owners keep tribute editions unfired for collectible value, but there is nothing stopping you from enjoying it at the range.
What ammunition does the Henry Golden Boy Eagle Scout 2nd Edition shoot?
It is chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, all fed through the under-barrel tube magazine. Capacity is 16 rounds of .22 LR or up to 21 rounds of .22 Short. That flexibility makes it easy on the wallet for plinking sessions.
How is this 2nd Edition different from the original Eagle Scout Tribute?
The 2nd Edition is officially licensed by Scouting America and features updated engraving reflecting the organization's current branding, including a Scouting America banner on the left side of the receiver. It keeps the signature touches like the nickel-plated receiver with selective 24K gold accents, the tri-color Eagle Scout badge medallion in the buttstock, and the Trail to Eagle rank engraving on the forearm.
Can I mount a scope on this Golden Boy?
Yes, the receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so adding a scope base is straightforward. That said, the brass bead front sight and fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear are well suited to the rifle, and most buyers of a tribute edition like this keep it in original iron-sight trim.





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