The Henry H1 Classic is a lever-action rifle chambered in .22 WMR with an 18.5-inch round blued barrel and an American walnut straight-grip stock. It has a 12-round capacity and is fitted with a large loop lever, adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, and hooded blade front sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model: H1 Classic 
• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 12+1 
• Barrel Length: 18.5" 
• Finish: Blued 
• Stock: American Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18.5-inch round blued barrel 
• Large loop lever for gloved-hand operation 
• Straight-grip American walnut stock 
• Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with hooded blade front sight 
• 12-round tubular magazine

The Henry H1 Classic in .22 WMR is often the first lever-action many buyers pick up, and the large loop lever is a recurring talking point. Owners say it makes operation noticeably easier with heavier gloves, and it gives the rifle a look that catches attention at the range.

The 18.5-inch barrel keeps the rifle compact without sacrificing too much velocity from the .22 WMR cartridge. Lever cycling feedback is almost uniformly smooth, though a few owners note the action feels stiff out of the box and loosens up after a box or two of ammunition.

On value, buyers generally feel the Classic earns its price against other rimfire lever guns. The walnut stock finish quality gets mixed reviews, with some units arriving with minor blemishes. The semi-buckhorn rear sight works for most but owners who want precision shooting often swap it for a peep or scope using the grooved receiver.