The Henry Frontier (model H001TM) is a lever-action .22 WMR rifle with a 20.5-inch octagonal blued steel barrel and an American walnut stock. It holds 12 rounds in the tube magazine and weighs 6.25 lbs at 39 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Number: H001TM 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Caliber: .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) 
• Capacity: 12 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20.5 inches (Octagonal Blued Steel) 
• Weight: 6.25 lbs 
• Overall Length: 39 inches 
• Receiver Finish: Black Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

The octagonal barrel is blued steel -- it's heavier than a round profile, which contributes to the 6.25 lb weight but also helps settle the rifle during aimed shots. The stock is American walnut with a standard grip profile. Sights are a fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear and a brass bead front, which suits the lever-action style and is usable for small game distances without adding optics. The hammer safety engages before the hammer is cocked. Twist rate is 1:16, appropriate for the .22 WMR bullet weights commonly available. 
 

Target Audience 

This is primarily a small game and varmint rifle for hunters who prefer lever-action handling. The .22 WMR caliber adds range and terminal performance over .22 LR for rabbits, squirrels, and similar quarry. It also works as an entry point for younger or newer shooters familiar with the lever-action manual of arms. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Small game hunting where .22 WMR energy is needed at 50-100 yard distances 
• Target shooting and plinking with iron sights 
• Introducing new shooters to lever-action mechanics in a lighter rimfire platform

Owner sentiment on the Henry Frontier H001TM is consistently positive, with the build quality and lever action smoothness mentioned most often.

The octagonal barrel and walnut stock get the most praise. Henry's fit and finish at this price range is well-regarded in the lever-action market, and owners note that the rifle looks and feels noticeably better-made than comparably priced rimfires.

The lever action cycles smoothly out of the box. Most owners report no break-in period needed, and the action stays consistent across a variety of .22 WMR loads. Feed reliability is generally good.

Accuracy gets positive marks at small game distances. The semi-buckhorn rear and brass bead front combination works well for hunting purposes. Owners who want more precision for range shooting sometimes add a scope using the grooved receiver, though the sights are adequate for most field applications.

Weight and balance draw divided opinions. At 6.25 lbs it's on the heavier end for a rimfire lever gun, which some owners find steadying and others mention as tiring on longer carries.

The .22 WMR caliber is both a draw and a caveat. It offers more velocity and energy than .22 LR, but ammo costs more and supply can be inconsistent in some areas. Most buyers who specifically chose the WMR chambering over the LR version are satisfied with that trade-off.

Price versus alternatives comes up regularly. Henry prices this rifle above equivalent .22 LR lever guns, and owners generally agree the difference is justified by the caliber step-up and the overall quality level.