The Henry Garden Gun Smoothbore is a .22 LR lever-action rifle with a smoothbore barrel designed specifically for .22 LR shotshells. It holds 15 rounds, has an 18.5-inch barrel, and weighs 5.25 lbs. Finish is blued barrel with black receiver. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 LR Shotshell 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 15 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches 
• Weight: 5.25 lbs. 
• Finish: Blued Barrel with Black Receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

• Smoothbore Barrel: Accepts .22 LR shotshells and spreads the shot pattern for close-range use -- the design that gives this rifle its garden-gun niche for dispatching pests. 
• Lever Action Mechanism: Fast and reliable; 15-round capacity means you can engage multiple targets before needing to reload. 
• Adjustable Sights: Fully adjustable rear and hooded blade front for accurate aiming at varying distances. 
• Lightweight Construction: At 5.25 lbs. the rifle handles easily without fatigue. 
   
  Note: the smoothbore barrel is not suitable for standard .22 LR ball ammunition for precision target work -- accuracy degrades significantly without rifling. The rifle is optimized for shotshell use at garden distances.

The Henry Garden Gun collects niche but enthusiastic feedback from people who bought it for its intended purpose: clearing small pests from a yard or garden with minimal noise and range. The .22 LR shotshell produces less noise and muzzle blast than centerfire pest-control options, and the smooth lever action is easy and quick.

Henry's build quality draws consistent praise -- fit and finish are what the brand is known for. The lever action and 15-round capacity are well-suited to the pest-control role where multiple quick shots may be needed. Owners who use it for backyard plinking with shotshells find it genuinely fun.

Criticism focuses on the niche nature of the platform. The smoothbore barrel is ineffective with standard .22 LR bullet ammunition, which limits the gun's versatility for those expecting a general-purpose rimfire. Range is inherently limited by the shotshell pattern spread. Some owners mention the price is higher than comparable conventional .22 LR rifles, which is fair given the specialized design. Those who bought it knowing what it is tend to be satisfied.