The Henry Repeating Arms Single Shot is a break-action 12-gauge shotgun built for hunting and target shooting. The 28-inch barrel, 3.5-inch chamber, and American walnut stock give it a traditional field-gun feel. Single-shot format rewards careful shot selection. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Brand: Henry Repeating Arms 
• Model Name: Single Shot 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action Type: Break Open (Single Shot) 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber Size: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.5 inches 
• Weight: 6.65 lbs. 
• Finish: Blued Steel 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Sights Type: Brass Bead Front 
• Safety Feature: Rebounding Hammer 
   

Detailed Features: 

The break action opens quickly for reloading while maintaining a secure lock-up when closed. The rebounding hammer prevents accidental discharge when the gun is carried or handled without the hammer cocked. 
 
At 6.65 lbs. and 43.5 inches overall, the proportions are consistent with a standard upland or field shotgun. The walnut stock has checkered grips for a secure hold. The brass bead front sight is fast to pick up in varying light conditions. The blued steel finish handles corrosion reasonably well and ages cleanly. 
 

Target Audience: 

Hunters who want a no-fuss upland or field shotgun without the complexity of a repeater. Also a solid introductory shotgun for those learning fundamentals, since the single-shot format encourages deliberate shooting. 
 

Usage Scenarios: 

• Upland hunting: walks well through fields at 6.65 lbs, and the 28-inch barrel delivers good swing-through on moving targets. 
• Clay shooting: effective for sporting clays or skeet practice where developing shot discipline is the priority. 
• Small game: the 3.5-inch chamber handles full-power loads for anything from doves to geese.

The Henry Heritage 12GA Single Shotgun 28" Walnut generates consistently warm reviews centered on its craftsmanship and simplicity.

The walnut stock and blued finish are frequently praised. The gun looks and feels like a traditional field shotgun rather than a commodity product. For new shooters, the single-shot action is seen as an asset: it builds good habits and is easy to understand mechanically. Accuracy and pattern quality draw favorable comments across load types.

The main practical criticism is capacity. In scenarios where a follow-up shot matters (flushing game, for example) some owners find the single-shot format limiting. Weight after extended carry also comes up occasionally, though most consider 6.65 lbs. acceptable for a field gun of this barrel length.