The Henry Classic Youth is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 WMR with a 16.5-inch blued barrel. It has a straight-grip American Walnut stock and a 10-round capacity. The grooved aluminum receiver and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with hooded blade front sight are part of the standard configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: H001Y-22M 
• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blued barrel, Black Aluminum Receiver, American Walnut Stock 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.5-inch blued steel barrel in a compact youth configuration 
• American Walnut straight-grip stock suited to smaller frames 
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and hooded blade front sight 
• Black aluminum grooved receiver for easy scope mounting 
• 10-round capacity in .22 WMR

Owners of the Henry Classic Youth in .22 WMR consistently point to the build quality as a standout. The walnut stock and blued finish feel substantial for a youth-oriented rifle, and many note it shoots well enough that adults end up reaching for it regularly.

The 16.5-inch barrel keeps the rifle light and easy to handle for younger or smaller shooters, though a few owners wish for a slightly longer sight radius. The lever action is smooth out of the box on most examples, though some report it tightens up a bit with certain .22 WMR ammunition.

At its price point, the Classic Youth draws favorable comparisons to other rimfire lever guns. The H001Y-22M is generally seen as a solid first rifle that holds its value well, though those wanting a longer barrel or higher capacity will need to look at other Henry models.