The Henry Golden Eagle is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 Short with a 20" blued barrel and nickel-plated receiver. It holds 16 rounds, weighs 6.75 lbs, and wears an American walnut stock. The nickel and blued combination gives it a two-tone look that's distinctive among rimfire lever guns. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• UPC: 619835016331 
• Caliber: .22 Short 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 16 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Weight: 6.75 lbs 
• Finish: Nickel Receiver / Blued Barrel with Brown Stock 
   

Detailed Features: 

 
The steel receiver with blued finish handles regular use, and the nickel receiver adds corrosion resistance in the areas most exposed to handling. The 20" barrel strikes a balance between portability and accuracy. At 16 rounds, the tube magazine offers more capacity than most rimfire rifles, which means fewer interruptions during range sessions or small game outings. 
 
The .22 Short cartridge is quieter and generates less muzzle blast than .22 LR, which is a practical advantage for pest control or backyard shooting where noise matters. The trade-off is limited ammunition variety compared to .22 LR, not all retailers stock .22 Short in quantity. 
 

Usage Scenarios: 

1. Target Shooting: The 16-round capacity and mild .22 Short report make it a low-maintenance range gun. 
2. Small Game Hunting: .22 Short is effective on squirrels and rabbits at close range with minimal meat damage. 
3. Introducing New Shooters: The light recoil, manageable weight, and simple lever action make it approachable for new or younger shooters.

The Henry Golden Eagle in .22 Short with nickel and blued finish gets predominantly positive feedback, with one notable limitation.

Design and craftsmanship draw consistent praise. Owners appreciate the nickel receiver and blued octagon barrel combination, and the walnut stock contributes to the traditional aesthetic. The action is smooth and reliable, a common theme in Henry lever-gun reviews. Accuracy with .22 Short ammunition is well-regarded for the distances this cartridge is typically used at. The lightweight construction is mentioned positively by owners who use it for extended sessions or want a gun that smaller-framed shooters can handle comfortably.

The main practical concern is that the gun is limited to .22 Short, which has narrower ammunition availability and higher cost per round than .22 LR. Some buyers who didn't research this ahead of time express frustration when they find .22 Short hard to source locally. The nickel finish draws occasional notes about potential wear, though this appears more as a theoretical concern than widely reported experience.