Henry Repeating Arms, the Wisconsin wizards of lever-action legacy, just slung a pair of Deadeye revolvers into the market that are primed to make precision shooters grin like they hit the jackpot at a cowboy casino. We’re talking the H16 Golden Boy Deadeye in .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle—a rimfire rimrunner with a 10.5-inch barrel, fiber-optic sights, and that iconic brass receiver gleaming like a sheriff’s badge—and the H17 Big Boy Deadeye in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, packing an 8-inch barrel for magnum muscle with the same optic-ready flair. These aren’t your grandpa’s single-action relics; they’re double-action wheelguns built for tight groups at 25 yards and beyond, with Henry’s signature American craftsmanship ensuring buttery-smooth actions and sub-MOA potential from a holster.
What elevates these from cool curios to 2A must-haves? Context first: Henry’s lever guns have long dominated the nostalgic niche, but revolvers like these Deadeyes bridge the gap to modern defensive carry and plinking supremacy. The .22 version is a budget black hole for training new shooters—think endless affordable rounds without the recoil recoil—while the .357 offers versatile punch for woods carry or home defense, chambered for .38 Spl to tame it down. Implications for the community? In a sea of polymer striker-fired sameness, Henry’s betting big on metal-framed fun that screams Made in USA, potentially reigniting revolver love amid rising ammo costs and anti-gun chatter. These could spike youth engagement (that Golden Boy’s a gateway drug to firearms fandom) and bolster the case for diverse, reliable options against import-dependent supply chains. Pro-2A purists, grab one before the waitlists form—Henry’s Deadeyes aren’t just guns; they’re a statement that American innovation still shoots straight.
For the tinkerers: both models feature Picatinny rails for red dots, drilled-and-tapped receivers, and adjustable sights that scream customize me. Priced around $900-$1,100 MSRP, they’re accessible firepower that undercuts boutique builders while outshining mass-market imports in fit and finish. If Henry’s track record holds, these will be heirlooms that defend the Second Amendment one deadeye shot at a time. Check Henry’s site or your local FFL—freedom’s finest just got a fresh spin.
