Henry H16 Deadeye 22 LR Birdshead Revolver – Reliable Ten Shot Rimfire

Description

The Henry H16 Golden Boy Deadeye with the birdshead grip (model H016BDA) is a ten-shot .22 rimfire revolver built to match the brass-and-walnut look of the famous Golden Boy lever rifle, with upgraded sights for real target work.

Henry H16 Deadeye 22 LR Birdshead Overview

Henry entered the double-action revolver market with the H16 and H17 families, and the Deadeye models are the versions with a fully adjustable rear sight and a fiber optic front sight instead of fixed sights. This birdshead variant uses a rounded, curved grip frame that sits low in the hand and gives the gun an old-west profile. Under the styling is a polished blued steel medium frame, a 4-inch round barrel and a ten-round cylinder that accepts .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle cartridges.

Birdshead Grip Feel

The birdshead shape suits shooters with small to medium hands because it lets the gun roll back in the palm under recoil. With a .22 there is little recoil to manage, so the curve is mostly about comfort and style. Shooters with large hands sometimes find the pinky has nowhere to go; if that is you, compare the gunfighter grip version, which is longer and squarer. The American walnut panels are smooth and carry the Henry logo.

Sights and Accuracy

The adjustable rear lets you zero for your favorite ammunition at 15 or 25 yards, which matters because .22 loads vary widely in point of impact. The fiber optic front gathers light and is quick to pick up outdoors. Indoors or at dusk it loses much of its glow, and it is not a night sight. The 1:16 twist barrel stabilizes standard 36 to 40 grain bullets well.

Double and Single Action

You can fire it double action with a long linear pull or thumb-cock the hammer for a light single-action break. Henry hand-fits the lockwork, and the action uses a transfer bar so the hammer cannot reach the firing pin unless the trigger is held back. Ten shots per cylinder means fewer reloads at the range, though rimfire revolvers have no speedloaders as common as centerfire types.

Brass Accents and Weight

The backstrap and trigger guard are polished brass, which tarnishes if not wiped after handling. At about 36 ounces the H16 is heavy for a .22, which steadies the sight picture and makes it a pleasant first handgun for teaching fundamentals. That weight is also why it is better suited to a range bag or field holster than to all-day concealed wear.

Practical Limits

A .22 LR revolver is a training, plinking and small-game tool. Rimfire priming is less consistent than centerfire, so expect an occasional dud, and the cartridge is a poor choice for personal defense. Because the H16 is a newer frame, purpose-built holsters are still limited compared with long-established models, so check fit before you buy leather. It pairs naturally with a Golden Boy rifle for plinking, small game or cowboy action side matches using rimfire.

State Laws and Ownership

Handgun purchase rules vary by state. Some states keep a handgun roster or require permits, and a newer model like the H16 may not appear on every approved list yet. Pennsylvania handgun transfers go through a dealer with a background check. Confirm local requirements with your receiving dealer before ordering.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
• Model: H016BDA H16 Golden Boy Deadeye, birdshead grip
• UPC: 619835400543
• Caliber: .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle
• Capacity: 10 rounds
• Action: double action / single action revolver
• Barrel: 4 in. round, blued steel, 1:16 twist
• Overall length: 9 in.
• Weight: about 36 oz
• Frame: polished blued steel, brass backstrap and trigger guard
• Grip: American walnut birdshead
• Sights: fully adjustable rear, ramped fiber optic front

Before You Buy

Federal law requires that handguns ship to a licensed FFL dealer, and you must be 21 or older to buy a handgun from a dealer. You will complete the background check at your dealer when you pick it up. Feed it quality .22 ammunition and clean the cylinder chambers if you shoot many .22 Shorts, since they can leave fouling that makes Long Rifle cases harder to chamber.

Who It Is For

The Henry H16 Deadeye 22 LR Birdshead is a great fit for new shooters learning trigger control, Golden Boy rifle owners who want a matching sidearm, and plinkers who prefer a classic look with modern adjustable sights.

Buy the Henry H16 Deadeye 22 LR Birdshead at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Henry H16 Deadeye 22 LR Birdshead online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit Henry Repeating Arms.