The Henry H1 Classic is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 S/L/LR with an 18.5-inch blued round barrel and an American walnut straight-grip stock. It has an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and a hooded blade front sight. Capacity varies by cartridge: 15 Short, 17 Long, or 21 LR rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: H1 Classic 
• Caliber: .22 S/L/LR 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
• Capacity: 15/17/21 
• Stock: American Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18.5-inch blued round barrel 
• Straight-grip American walnut stock 
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with hooded blade front sight 
• Accepts .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle interchangeably 
• Tube magazine with capacity dependent on cartridge length

Owners of the Henry H1 Classic consistently mention the walnut stock and blued finish as the main draw. The fit and finish on this rifle tend to exceed expectations at its price point, and many buyers keep it as a display piece as much as a shooter.

The lever action is smooth out of the box for most owners, though a small number report a stiff action that loosens up after a break-in period. The ability to cycle .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle from the same tube magazine is a practical feature that owners appreciate for casual plinking.

The H1 Classic sits in a competitive spot for rimfire lever guns. The main complaint is that the hooded blade front sight can obscure the target at longer distances, and some owners replace it.