Henry Pump Action

Henry Repeating Arms takes its name from Benjamin Tyler Henry, the man who patented history's first repeating rifle in 1860. In honor of this iconic inventor, the modern-day firearms manufacturer resurrected the Henry name in 1996 and currently produces their rifles in two different plants -- one located in Bayonne, New Jersey, and the other in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Today, Henry ranks as the number five leading long-gun producer in the United States, quite an impressive accomplishment considering the company doesn't even produce shotguns, bolt action hunting guns, or tactical firearms, but rather specializes in the nostalgic lever and pump-action rifles. The Henry Pump Action .22 joins faded jeans, mom's apple pie, and the '57 Chevy as all American icons. Originally made popular in the late 1800s with the release of the Colt Lightning, the design has a long tradition in America. It only seems fitting then that Henry recreate this time-honored rifle for the modern sportsmen. Owing to its huge popularity is the fact that it is anywhere from one-half to one-tenth the price of some of the collectible pump actions from Colt or Winchester, and it is entirely made here in the U.S.A. There is a lot to be said for a .22 pump action rifle. While still a high-capacity repeater, the necessity to work the action bars before firing each round is enough to slow young shooters down and force them to concentrate on proper shooting skills. It is also much safer than a semi-automatic, which can easily get away from a beginner. Another advantage is the Henry Pump Action .22 can digest a wider variety of ammunition. Chambered for .22LR, the Henry is also capable of cycling .22 Long and .22 Shorts. The same cannot be said for the majority of semi-automatic rimfires.