The Henry Side Gate Lever Action Shotgun is chambered in .410 GA with a 2.5-inch chamber. The lever-action mechanism cycles through 5+1 rounds. Barrel length is 20 inches and overall length is 38.1 inches. Weight is 7.09 lbs. The polished brass receiver pairs with a blued barrel. Stock and forend are American walnut with a satin finish. Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight and brass bead front sight are standard. The transfer bar safety prevents accidental discharge from a dropped hammer. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry 
• Model Name: Side Gate 
• Gauge: .410 GA 
• Chamber Length: 2.5" 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Overall Length (OAL): 38.1" 
• Weight: 7.09 lbs 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Receiver Finish: Polished Brass 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

The side gate loading port allows rounds to be loaded from the side without removing the magazine tube, which is faster and more practical than top-loading designs. The solid steel receiver is finished in polished brass -- unconventional but consistent with Henry's other brass-receiver rifles. American walnut stock and forend with satin finish. Transfer bar safety system. Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight gives some flexibility on point of impact.

The Henry Side Gate in .410 appeals to buyers who want something different from a standard pump or semi-auto shotgun. The brass receiver and walnut stock draw consistent praise for their appearance -- this is clearly a gun people buy partly because it looks good, and Henry delivers on that front.

Build quality and the lever-action mechanism are well regarded. The action feels smooth and the side gate loading is cited as a genuine convenience improvement over tube-loading alternatives in the same category. For small game hunting and recreational shooting, most owners find it reliable and pleasant to shoot.

The practical criticisms are about the .410 caliber itself rather than the gun: limited range, limited payload compared to 12 or 20 gauge, and five-shot capacity are common points of discussion. These are inherent caliber characteristics, not design flaws, but they're worth understanding for buyers approaching it as a hunting tool rather than a range piece. Weight at 7.09 lbs is also mentioned as heavier than some expect for a .410, though the steel receiver construction explains it. Buyers who go in knowing they are paying for Henry's build quality and lever-action novelty tend to be satisfied.