The Henry Golden Boy "Eagle Scout Tribute 2nd Edition" lever action rifle in .44 Mag/.44 Spl is a beautifully crafted tribute firearm that honors scouting heritage while delivering genuine hunting and target-shooting capability. This isn't a safe-queen—it's a working rifle built on Henry's proven Golden Boy platform, chambered in a cartridge that punches well beyond its weight for medium-game hunting and shooting at distance. The polished hardened brass receiver and hand-engraved, hand-painted embellishments on the buttstock and forearm give it collector appeal, but the heart of the rifle is purely functional: a 10-round lever action with a 20-inch octagon barrel, American walnut furniture, and straightforward iron sights ready to aim and fire.
Lever actions thrive at intermediate ranges, and the .44 Mag delivers the energy needed for whitetail, hog, and predator work while remaining manageable in a handheld rifle. The 1:20 twist rate is optimized for this caliber's conventional bullet weights. At 8.68 pounds, the Golden Boy handles like a classic hunting rifle—not feather-light, but well-balanced and pointable. The fully adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight with diamond insert and brass bead front sight are designed to work together in the field; if you want optics, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and Henry supplies their BB-RSM scope mount base.
The transfer bar safety keeps the firing pin away from the primer unless the trigger is deliberately pressed. The side loading gate makes feeding .44 Mag or .44 Special rounds convenient, and the brass buttplate and forearm cap contribute to the rifle's classic look. Length of pull is 14 inches, fitting shooters from teenagers to adults in standard proportions.
If you're drawn to lever guns for hunting, collecting, or the sheer satisfaction of working that action, or if scouting and heritage matter to you, the Golden Boy Eagle Scout Tribute 2nd Edition delivers on aesthetics and performance without compromise.
| Caliber | .44 Magnum / .44 Special |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Octagon, Blued Steel |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 Rounds |
| Rifling Twist | 1:20 |
| Receiver Finish | Polished Hardened Brass |
| Overall Length | 38.5 inches |
| Weight | 8.68 lbs |
| Stock Material | American Walnut |
| Stock Style | Straight Grip |
| Length of Pull | 14 inches |
| Rear Sight | Fully Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert |
| Front Sight | Brass Bead |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Scope Mounting | Drilled and Tapped; BB-RSM Mount Base Included |
| Buttplate | Brass |
| Special Features | Hand-Engraved and Hand-Painted Buttstock and Forearm; Side Loading Gate |
This rifle is chambered in .44 Magnum and will also safely and reliably cycle .44 Special ammunition. Both cartridges can be loaded and fired without adjustment, making it versatile for hunting and range use across different power levels.
Yes. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and Henry provides a BB-RSM scope mount base included with the rifle. You can use optics while retaining the rifle's classic appearance, or rely on the iron sights for a traditional hunting experience.
The length of pull is 14 inches, measured from the trigger to the center of the buttplate. This is a standard measurement that typically fits shooters from teenagers through most adults in conventional proportions. If you fall outside that range or have questions about fit, our staff can advise you.
It's both. While the hand-engraved and hand-painted embellishments and polished brass receiver give it significant collector appeal, the rifle is fully functional for hunting and target shooting. Lever actions in .44 Mag are proven for medium-game hunting, and the rifle comes ready to use with iron sights and the platform to add optics.
Henry Repeating Arms
Henry Repeating Arms
Henry Repeating Arms
