The Henry Single Shot Youth Shotgun is a 20-gauge break-open shotgun with a 26-inch blued barrel and American walnut stock. At 6.74 lbs. and 40.5 inches overall it is sized for younger or smaller-framed shooters while still being fully functional as a hunting gun. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Brand: Henry Repeating Arms 
• Model Name: Single Shot Youth 
• UPC: 619835400147 
• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Action Type: Single Shot 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 40.5 inches 
• Weight: 6.74 lbs 
• Chamber Length: 3 inches 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front 
• Stock Material: American Walnut 
• Finish Color: Brown with Blued Barrel 
   

Detailed Features: 

The break-open action is about as simple as shotgun mechanics get. Open, load one shell, close, shoot. That simplicity is an asset when teaching safe firearm handling to a new shooter, since there is no magazine to manage and the action state is visually obvious. The 26-inch barrel is longer than typical youth-model barrels, which helps swing-through on moving targets. The brass bead front sight is standard for this type of field shotgun. The blued steel barrel and walnut stock are a traditional combination that holds up well with normal care.

The Henry Youth 20 GA draws positive feedback from parents and instructors who value the single-shot format for teaching new shooters. The simplicity removes variables. There is only one round in the gun at a time, which focuses the shooter on fundamentals.

Build quality and appearance are consistently praised. The walnut stock and blued barrel are considered well-finished for the price point. The 20-gauge caliber produces recoil that most youth shooters and smaller adults can manage comfortably.

The main limitation noted by experienced hunters is the single-shot capacity, which can be a disadvantage in hunting situations that call for a follow-up shot on flushing birds or moving game. Some owners also observe that a 26-inch barrel produces a longer overall package than competing youth models, which can feel unwieldy for very young shooters. At 6.74 lbs. the weight is light enough for most intended users without feeling flimsy.