Henry Repeating Arms has expanded its H1 rimfire lever-action line with five new models, according to Henry Repeating Arms's press release. The company describes the release as the largest expansion of the H1 platform to date.
What Was Announced
The new lineup includes the H1 Western Rifle, H1 Western Frontier Rifle, H1 Sporter Rifle and Carbine, H1 Bandit Rifle, and H1 X Model. Depending on the model, they are chambered in .22 S/L/LR or .22 Magnum, with select models also available in .17 HMR.
Key Details
- H1 Western Rifle: Pistol grip-style buttstock, checkered American walnut furniture, 18.5-inch round blued steel barrel, adjustable semi-buckhorn sights, and a grooved receiver cover for optics. Available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum.
- H1 Western Frontier Rifle: Checkered furniture with a pistol grip-style buttstock and a 20-inch polished blued octagon barrel.
- H1 Sporter Rifle and Carbine: Optics-ready with no iron sights and a receiver cover with an integrated Picatinny rail. The rifle has an 18.5-inch barrel in .22 S/L/LR, .22 Magnum, and .17 HMR. The carbine has a 16.5-inch barrel in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum. Both have 1/2x28 threaded barrels and magazine tubes sized to clear suppressors up to 1 inch in outside diameter.
- H1 Bandit Rifle: Sporter features in a smaller package with a 13-inch length of pull. Available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum.
- H1 X Model: Weighs 5 pounds, the lightest rimfire lever-action Henry makes. Features a 16.5-inch 1/2x28 threaded barrel, canted magazine tube, fully adjustable fiber optic sights, integrated Picatinny rail, black synthetic furniture, M-LOK slots, and adjustable length of pull from 13.5 to 14 inches using included spacers. Available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum.
What It Means for Gun Owners
The release covers a wide range of uses, from walnut-stocked rifles for traditional tastes to optics-ready and suppressor-capable models for plinking, target work, and small game hunting. The Bandit and X Model's adjustable stock options give shooters of different sizes more fitting choices.
Bottom Line
Henry is widening the H1 family in several directions at once. Shooters looking for a rimfire lever-action now have more configurations to choose from, including models built around optics and suppressors.
