The Henry Golden Boy Eagle Scout Tribute Edition is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum / .44 Special, with a 20-inch blued octagonal barrel, 10+1 round capacity, and a polished hardened brass receiver. It weighs 6.75 lbs and measures 38.5 inches overall. Brass bead front and adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights are standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Golden Boy Eagle Scout 
• Caliber: .44 Magnum / .44 Special 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Safety: 1/4 Cock mechanism 
• Overall Length: 38.5 inches 
• Weight: 6.75 lbs 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:20" 
• Receiver Material: Polished Hardened Brass 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front & Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The polished brass receiver resists corrosion and gives the rifle its distinctive look. The 20-inch octagonal blued barrel contributes to accuracy while keeping the rifle compact enough for varied terrain. The adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front allow target acquisition at different distances. The lever action cycles smoothly, enabling fast follow-up shots without losing sight alignment. As a tribute edition associated with the Eagle Scout program, this rifle carries collector interest alongside its function as a working lever-action.

The Henry Golden Boy Eagle Scout .44 Mag gets consistently positive reviews, with the most common praise going to the craftsmanship and the smooth lever action. Most owners find the metal work and wood finish well-executed, and the collector appeal of the tribute edition is explicitly noted by buyers who appreciate both its function and its commemorative purpose.

The .44 Magnum caliber earns positive marks for versatility: both hunting use and target shooting come up as practical applications, and owners generally feel confident in the stopping power.

Weight and accuracy both rate well. The rifle handles predictably from field positions and delivers good groups when quality ammunition is used.

On the critical side, weight comes up as heavier than some comparable lever-actions, though most find it manageable. Price discussions are balanced: some consider it high, but most owners who have fired it conclude the quality justifies the cost. Customization with optics is noted as more limited than on modern platforms, though many find iron sights sufficient for the intended use.