The Henry Single Shot Youth .410 bore shotgun has a 26" blued barrel, American walnut stock, and an adjustable length of pull. At 6.74 lbs and 40.5" overall, the dimensions are practical for smaller-framed shooters. The single-shot break-action format means one round, one shot — which is often the right way to teach new shooters proper trigger discipline and shot selection. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Henry Repeating Arms 
• Model: Single Shot Youth 
• Type: Shotgun (Single Shot) 
• Caliber/Gauge: .410 Bore 
• Finish: Blued with Walnut Stock 
• Action: Single Shot 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 40.5 inches 
• Weight: 6.74 lbs. 
• Safety Features: Hammer Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The steel receiver is blued, matching the barrel. The American walnut stock has a satin finish that shows the grain. The adjustable length of pull lets you fit the stock to a growing shooter rather than buying a new gun every few years. The brass bead front sight is traditional and works fine for small game and informal target work. The hammer safety is a physical block on the hammer — something you can see and feel is engaged.

Parents and guardians shopping for a youth shotgun frequently land on the Henry .410, and the feedback is consistently positive.

Build quality is the first thing people mention. Henry's blued finish and walnut stock look and feel like a real firearm rather than a toy, which matters to parents who want their kids to take the gun seriously.

Handling for youth shooters is well-suited. The weight at 6.74 lbs is light enough for a young shooter to hold comfortably, and the adjustable stock is a practical feature that gets mentioned often.

The single-shot action is seen as a deliberate teaching tool rather than a limitation. Experienced shooters who bought it for a child specifically appreciate that it forces careful shot selection.

.410 bore recoil is mild compared to larger gauges, though some note that for very small children it can still feel snappy. This isn't a widespread complaint — most find it appropriate.

Price is occasionally discussed. The quality is acknowledged as good, but some buyers feel the cost is higher than comparable youth shotguns. Those who own Henry products tend to see the price as fair for the quality level.