Why Henry Rifles Are the Best in the Industry: Top-Selling Models and Why Shooters Trust Them
Posted by Ammojo on Dec 18th 2025
Henry has built its reputation by doing the basics better than almost anyone: dependable rifles, smooth actions, standout fit-and-finish, and a brand promise that leans hard into American manufacturing. Henry positions itself as a leading lever-action firearms manufacturer in the USA, with a Made in America, Or Not Made At All mindset.
What separates Henry rifles isn’t one gimmick. It’s the consistency across their lineup: affordable classics for first-timers, heirloom-quality rimfires, hard-hitting big-bore lever guns, modernized lever actions for today’s accessories, and even innovative new platforms—plus a satisfaction guarantee and lifetime warranty for the life of the product that Henry highlights directly.
Why Henry rifles lead the pack
They’re built around real-world ownership. Henry rifles are designed to be shot a lot, carried often, and kept for decades—backed by a company that emphasizes standing behind the product.
They make lever-actions feel right. Henry’s lever guns are known for the smooth, repeatable cycle that makes lever-actions fun, fast, and addictive at the range and in the field.
They dominate the sweet spots people actually buy. From rimfire plinkers to .30-30 deer rifles to .45-70 thumpers, Henry covers the most popular use cases with models that are easy to understand and easy to love.
Top-selling Henry rifles (Henry’s 2025 best-sellers list)
Henry published a curated Best Sellers list for 2025. Here are the top sellers to call out—these are the models Henry is actively highlighting as their hottest sellers.
The core top sellers (fan favorites)
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Classic Lever Action .22 — The go-to Henry starter rifle and a perennial bestseller. Henry even notes this platform is one of the most popular .22 caliber rifles on the market.
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Golden Boy — The iconic rimfire lever gun with the classic Henry look and serious gift-worthy appeal.
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Homesteader 9mm — A practical, easy-to-own 9mm rifle choice that expands Henry beyond lever guns while keeping the same quality vibe.
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Big Boy X Model — A modernized Big Boy built for shooters who want a tougher, more tactical-ready lever gun format.
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Big Boy Brass Rifle — Classic Big Boy styling with brass appeal for collectors and traditionalists.
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Steel Lever Action .45-70 — Big-bore authority in a lever gun that’s built for serious hunting and serious smiles.
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Lever Action Supreme Rifle — Henry’s modern leap forward: a new-school lever gun concept with modern rifle sensibilities.
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SPD Hush Series — A premium suppressor-host oriented rifle series Henry highlights among best sellers.
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All-Weather Picatinny Rail .45-70 — Weather-ready, optics-ready .45-70 setup for hard use.
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Long Ranger Express — A faster-handling option in Henry’s modern hunting rifle lane.
Other best-selling rifles Henry highlights
Extra proof Henry rifles move fast
Henry also noted it was named one of GunBroker.com’s top-selling brands, and Henry stated the Big Boy was listed as the second best-selling rifle on that marketplace in the referenced period. (Henry Repeating Arms)