Henry Golden Boy Silver Father’s Day .22 LR 20 in Octagon

The Henry Golden Boy Silver Father’s Day .22 LR 20 in Octagon is a full-size lever-action .22 designed for target work, light hunting, and collector appeal. It pairs a 20 in blued octagonal barrel with genuine American walnut furniture and a nickel-plated receiver for a bi-tone, classic appearance. The action is a traditional lever type with a smooth, user-friendly cycling characteristic. The rifle ships with adjustable rear sight and a brass bead front sight and uses a tubular magazine for ammunition feeding.

Key Features

• 20 in Blued Octagonal Barrel — WHY IT MATTERS: The octagonal profile adds stiffness and mass, reducing barrel whip and delivering consistent accuracy at 50 to 100 yards, ideal for .22 LR precision work.
• Nickel-Plated Receiver — WHY IT MATTERS: The nickel finish resists corrosion and gives the rifle a distinctive silver look that stands out from traditional blued receivers, enhancing both durability and collector value.
• American Walnut Stock with Cut Checkering — WHY IT MATTERS: Genuine walnut provides a stable, moisture-resistant foundation, and the cut checkering gives a positive grip even with gloves, critical for rapid follow-up shots.
• Tubular Magazine (15 rounds) — WHY IT MATTERS: The magazine capacity lets you stay on target longer without reloading, perfect for plinking sessions or small-game hunting.
• Adjustable Rear Sight with Brass Bead Front — WHY IT MATTERS: The brass bead front sight offers fast acquisition in low light, while the adjustable rear allows fine-tuning windage and elevation for your specific load.

Who It’s For

This rifle is built for the shooter who wants a reliable, accurate lever-action .22 LR for plinking, small-game hunting, or adding a collectible to their safe. It fits the dad who appreciates classic lines and a smooth action, and the long-range enthusiast who values a consistent trigger and solid build.

Pros/Cons

Pros: Smooth cycling action, excellent fit and finish, nickel-plated receiver resists wear, 15-round tube magazine, American walnut stock.

Cons: The rear sight is adjustable but lacks a fiber-optic element—some shooters may prefer an aftermarket aperture or red dot for precision work. Also, the .22 LR caliber limits effective range to about 100 yards for consistent accuracy.

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Last updated: April 2026

Statistic: Henry Repeating Arms has shipped over 3 million lever-action rifles since 1996, making them a dominant player in the .22 LR lever-action market.

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