The Henry Golden Boy H016BD is a double action only revolver chambered in .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, with a 4-inch barrel and a 10-round capacity. It has a blued finish with polished American walnut birdshead grips, and includes a transfer bar safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry Repeating Arms 
• Model: H016BD 
• Caliber: .22 S/L/LR 
• Action: Double Action 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• Double action only (DAO) trigger mechanism 
• Birdshead grip profile with polished American walnut stocks 
• 4-inch barrel with blued finish 
• 10-round cylinder accommodates .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle interchangeably 
• Transfer bar safety system

Owners of the Henry Golden Boy H016BD frequently call out the birdshead grip as the defining characteristic. Compared to the full gunfighter grip on the H016GD, the birdshead feels more compact and draws particular interest from buyers who want a smaller hand fit or a more classic look.

The DAO trigger is the other constant topic. Most owners find it consistent and manageable, though a segment wishes for a single action option on such a classic-looking revolver. The 10-round .22 capacity keeps sessions at the range economical, and the multi-caliber cylinder is a genuine practical benefit.

Build quality on the H016BD matches what Henry buyers generally expect: the walnut and blued steel combination is well-finished and holds up to field use. The transfer bar safety is a quiet reliability feature that owners appreciate once they read into how it works. Some buyers find the birdshead grip divides opinion ergonomically, particularly for shooters with larger hands.