Henry Silver Eagle H004SEV .17 HMR Lever Action
Classic lever-action rifle in .17 HMR with 20" octagonal barrel, nickel-plated receiver, American walnut stock, and fully adjustable buckhorn sights. 11-round capacity.
Henry Silver Eagle H004SEV: American Heritage in .17 HMR
The Henry Silver Eagle represents a direct connection to American firearms history. This rifle is modeled after the ornately engraved Silver Eagle pattern originally presented to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles by The New Haven Arms Company during the Civil War era. Using historical photographs and hand drawings as reference, master craftsmen hand-cut the production plate for full receiver coverage—a fitting tribute to a rifle that carries genuine historical significance.
Design and Construction
Built on Henry's award-winning Golden Boy platform, the Silver Eagle combines traditional aesthetics with modern reliability:
- Barrel: 20-inch octagonal blued steel with 1:9 twist rate
- Receiver: Nickel-plated steel with hand-engraved detailing
- Stock: American walnut with nickel-plated buttplate
- Overall Length: 38.5 inches
- Weight: 6.75 pounds
- Capacity: 11 rounds
Sights and Accuracy
The rifle features fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sights with reversible white diamond inserts and a brass bead front sight—the same sight picture that made the original Henry rifles legendary. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting with Henry's GB-CSM mount system, allowing shooters to add optics without compromising the rifle's classic appearance.
Performance and Purpose
In .17 HMR, the Silver Eagle excels at target shooting, small-game hunting, and precision work at moderate distances. The lever-action mechanism is smooth and reliable, with a quarter-cock safety for secure carry. This is a rifle for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, historical significance, and genuine American gunmaking tradition.
Features
- scroll engraving on receiver
- octagon blued steel barrel
