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Henry just doubled down on wheelgun fans.
On February 11, 2026, Henry Repeating Arms out of Rice Lake, Wisconsin announced two new revolvers built directly from customer feedback: the H16 Golden Boy Deadeye Revolver and the H17 Big Boy Deadeye Revolver. Same classic Henry feel. Sharper sights. More precision.
The big upgrade? A fully adjustable rear notch sight paired with a high-visibility fiber-optic front sight. Translation: better target acquisition, easier point-of-impact adjustments, and improved performance whether you’re punching paper or ringing steel.
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Both Deadeye models stick with the traditional double-action platform Henry owners already know and trust. You still get premium materials, smooth triggers, and clean American craftsmanship. But now you can fine-tune your revolver exactly how you like it.
H16 Golden Boy Deadeye Revolver
The Golden Boy Deadeye is a 10-shot rimfire chambered in .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle. It features a deeply blued and polished steel frame, genuine American walnut grips, and a polished brass backstrap and trigger guard. It’s got that classic Henry look—but now with modern sight capability.
H17 Big Boy Deadeye Revolver
The Big Boy Deadeye holds six rounds and is chambered in .357 Magnum or .38 Special. That makes it a perfect companion to Henry’s H6 Big Boy lever guns for anyone building a caliber-matched setup.
Both models feature:
- 4-inch round-profile barrel
- Smooth double-action and crisp single-action trigger
- Quick-takedown cylinder system activated by a switch inside the trigger guard
- Choice of Gunfighter-style grips for added control or Birdshead-style grips for a compact feel
Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, made it clear this launch was driven by shooters themselves:
“The Deadeye revolvers directly reflect what our customers asked for. They wanted the same revolvers they already enjoy, with more functionality in the sights, and that’s exactly what these new models deliver.”
Both revolvers are proudly Made in America and backed by Henry’s Lifetime Warranty.
For revolver fans who love the classic aesthetic but want modern performance upgrades, Henry just delivered. Learn more HERE.
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They seem like good products , why would Henry drop them from their lineup ?
The guns were poorly designed and this is too little, too late. Personally, while I love Henry’s lever action rifles, this revolver was overpriced and just plain ugly. They had the opportunity to design a revolver with the same blued steel, beautiful walnut and brass that paired with the Big Boy series rifles but went way off track. Adding adjustable sights certainly helps but in this case the guns should just be discontinued and the revolver idea shelved until they have a better designer and whoever approved them the first time has been publicly flogged.
Should have had adjustable sights from the start. Join us next year for another missed upgrade- shrouded ejector rod. These revolvers want to be a S&W when they grow up .Not impressed at their price point.
As with all Henrys~Overpriced, middling quality, clunky chunks of uninspiring steel