
The Henry Single Shot is a break-action, single-shot rifle or shotgun available in a wide range of calibers. It features a transfer bar safety system and a manual cocking hammer visible from the shooter's eye. The rifle has a polished brass receiver and a straight-grip American walnut stock. The barrel is cold hammer-forged and chambered with headspace gauges for accuracy. It is available in rifle calibers from .22 LR up to .45-70 Government and shotgun gauges.
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