The Henry Repeating Arms Single Shot Shotgun has a polished brass receiver, blued barrel, and American walnut stock. It's a straightforward break-open 20 gauge built for hunting and sport shooting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry Repeating Arms 
• Model: Single Shot 
• Type: Single Shot Shotgun 
• Caliber/Gauge: 20 Gauge 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Overall Length (OAL): 41.5 inches 
• Weight: 6.8 lbs (108.8 oz) 
• Finish Per Color: Polished Brass Receiver, Blued Barrel 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Action Type: Break Open 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The brass receiver and blued barrel hold up well to wear and look good doing it. At 6.8 lbs the gun is light enough to carry through a full day of upland hunting without complaint. 
 
The break-open action is about as simple as a shotgun gets. Flip it open, load a shell, close it, shoot. The rebounding hammer safety prevents discharge if the gun is dropped or bumped. Up front, the brass bead sight gives you a clean reference point for wingshooting or clay targets. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This gun works well for upland bird hunting where the weight savings matter over a long walk. It's also a sensible first shotgun for someone new to the sport. The single-shot format forces deliberate shooting and makes safe handling easy to learn. Trap and skeet shooters who want a stripped-down option will find it capable on those stations too.

Owners of the Henry Classic 20GA Brass Single Shot generally like it for what it is: a clean, well-made single-shot with obvious visual appeal. The brass receiver gets consistent attention: people appreciate the contrast with the blued barrel and the warmth of the walnut stock. Most describe it as feeling more like a keepsake piece than a working gun, though it handles field use fine.

On performance, the consensus is that it's reliable and easy to operate. New shooters tend to respond well to the single-shot format because it removes complexity and encourages careful shot placement. Experienced shooters who pick one up often comment that it's a nice change of pace from semi-autos.

The main practical limitation people mention is the obvious one: one shell at a time. For most hunting and casual range use that's not a problem, but anyone who needs follow-up shots quickly will want something else. A handful of users also note it's on the lighter side for a 20 gauge, which some prefer and others find less comfortable with heavier loads.