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RICE LAKE, Wis., October 5, 2026 — A GunBroker auction including serial number 1 of all three models in Henry Repeating Arms’ America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition collection closed Sunday, September 20 with a winning bid of $23,526, all of which Henry is donating to Gun Owners Foundation to fund the legal work of Gun Owners of America.
Henry donated the set through its charitable program, Guns For Great Causes, and served as the seller of record on the auction. The company retains none of the proceeds.
Bidding opened at $3,999 on September 6 and climbed over two weeks to its $23,526 close, more than five times the opening bid. The lot included all three rifles plus 5,400 rounds of commemorative ammunition donated by Federal Premium Ammunition.
Henry Repeating Arms is one of the leading firearm manufacturers in the United States and a world leader in the lever-action category. The company builds every firearm it sells at facilities in Rice Lake and Ladysmith, Wisconsin, where it employs more than 600 people across 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
Its commitment to American manufacturing is the reason the collection exists. The lever-action rifle is an American invention, patented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860 as the first practical repeating rifle and the country’s signature contribution to firearms design. Henry built the America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition collection to mark the nation’s 250th year and chose to give the first examples ever produced to help defend the right that stands behind them.
There are three lever-action rifles in the collection: a full-sized and a youth-sized .22, and a .45-70 Gov’t. All three share a waving American flag applied in full-color Cerakote, Fancy-grade American walnut, and a 250-anniversary logo engraved and silver-filled into the buttstock. A matched set had never been offered before at any price.
“We built these rifles because of a right that people keep having to defend in court, so we gave serial number 1 of all three to help with the fight,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “Our customers took it from there with this auction and carried it past our expectations. The set is going to go a good home, every dollar is going where it counts, and that is exactly what we hoped for.”
“Henry has long understood that supporting the Second Amendment means standing alongside the organizations and gun owners fighting to preserve it,” said Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America. “We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and proud to work with a company that shares our commitment to defending the freedoms that have defined our nation for 250 years. Partnerships like this between the firearms industry and the grassroots Second Amendment community make our movement stronger and help us continue our no compromise fight to protect and restore the rights of gun owners across the country.”
Gun Owners Foundation is the nonprofit that funds and litigates the court cases brought alongside Gun Owners of America, a grassroots organization representing more than two million members and activists. In August 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled in a case brought by the organization that key National Firearms Act registration requirements are unconstitutional as applied to items Congress recently reduced to a $0 tax.
The auction is the latest project of Guns For Great Causes, Henry’s charitable program, which has supported families of sick children, children’s hospitals, military veteran organizations, law enforcement and first responder groups, Second Amendment advocacy organizations, and wildlife conservation efforts. Guns For Great Causes has donated more than $4 million to date.
Seven individually numbered editions. Only 250 of each, available exclusively at HenryUSA.com
RICE LAKE, Wis., September 16, 2026 — Henry has introduced the Founding Fathers Collection, a series of seven Tribute Edition rifles honoring the men who shaped the American republic: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton. The series arrives as the United States of America continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence.
Every rifle in the series is limited to 250 individually numbered pieces. Beyond the individual editions, Henry is reserving just 10 complete matched sets, each carrying the same number across all seven rifles, for collectors who want the full series as a single unified set. 
The Founding Fathers Collection is built on the Henry Golden Boy Silver, chambered in .22 S/L/LR with a 20-inch polished blued octagon barrel. Each rifle features a nickel-plated receiver cover with engraving highlighted in 24kt gold, depicting the featured founder alongside imagery tied to his role in the nation’s history, the years 1776 and 2026, and the “America’s Founding Fathers” and “Series of Seven” markings. The receiver artwork is produced by mechanically transferring a hand-cut master engraving to each rifle, a process that preserves the sharpness and detail of the original master across the full edition.
The stock and forend of every rifle are made from Exhibition-Grade American Walnut, the finest grade of walnut Henry offers. The wood is sustainably sourced from old-growth trees, and its deep marble figure, fiddleback grain, and high-contrast mineralization are the product of a century of slow growth that cannot be rushed or replicated at scale.
“This is, without a doubt, the most ambitious tribute series we’ve ever done,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder & CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “We put our finest walnut and our best engraving work into each one. I think collectors are going to understand right away why these are so special.”
Like every Henry firearm, the Founding Fathers Collection is made entirely in the United States, at the company’s facilities in Wisconsin. Each rifle is roll-marked “Henry Repeating Arms, Rice Lake, WI, Made in USA.”
The Founding Fathers Collection is available now, factory-direct, exclusively at HenryUSA.com. Individual rifles are $1,776. The complete matched sets are $10,150 while they last, priced below the cost of the seven editions purchased individually.
All three models plus 5,400 rounds of ammunition sell as a single lot on GunBroker September 6 through 20, with 100% of proceeds funding the organization’s education and litigation
RICE LAKE, Wis., September 9, 2026 — Henry has donated serial number 1 of all three models in its America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition collection to benefit Gun Owners of America (GOA). The donation is made through the company’s charitable program, Guns For Great Causes, and 100% of the winning bid goes to Gun Owners Foundation, the GOA nonprofit that funds and litigates the organization’s court cases. The three rifles, along with 5,400 rounds of commemorative ammunition donated by The Kinetic Group, sell as a single lot on GunBroker.com (item #1202022622).
Bidding opens at $3,999 and closes Sunday, September 20 at 8:00 PM CT. These have never been offered before as a complete set at any price.
The lot includes the H001TL-250 rifle in .22 S/L/LR, the H001Y-250 Youth Model in .22 S/L/LR, and the H010BG-250 rifle in .45-70 Gov’t. Each carries serial number 1, making the set the first example of every model in the collection.
The ammunition from The Kinetic Group includes two cases of Federal Henry Birthday Boy .45-70 Gov’t, 400 rounds in total, and two cases of 250th Anniversary Edition Champion .22 LR, 5,000 rounds in total.
The collection was introduced in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. All three models share a waving American flag applied in full-color red, white, and blue Cerakote, Fancy-grade American walnut hand-selected for grain and figure, a polished nickel buttplate, and a 250 anniversary logo engraved and silver-filled into the corner of the buttstock.
“We build firearms because of a right that people have had to defend in federal court, over and over, to keep,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “Gun Owners of America does that work. We held serial number 1 of this entire collection until the right cause came along, and this is it.”
Gun Owners of America is a grassroots organization representing more than two million members and activists. In August 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled in a case brought by GOA and Gun Owners Foundation that key National Firearms Act registration requirements are unconstitutional as applied to items Congress recently reduced to a $0 tax, and blocked the ATF from enforcing them against the plaintiffs, their members, and their customers. Cases like that take years, and they take money. This auction helps fund the next one.
The three rifles are new and unfired in original factory packaging and will not be sold separately. As with any firearm transaction, delivery is made through the winning bidder’s licensed federal firearms dealer, and the buyer is responsible for confirming legality in their jurisdiction.
Additional auction details are available at gunbroker.com.
RICE LAKE, Wis., June 24, 2026 — Henry is now shipping the America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition Collection: three collector-grade lever-action rifles to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence.
The collection includes two offerings of the H1 .22 S/L/LR, one full-size and one youth model, and an H10 chambered in .45-70 Gov’t. Each rifle in the collection shares the same defining features: a waving American flag rendered in full-color red, white, and blue Cerakote applied to a nickel-plated receiver, Fancy-grade American walnut selected for grain and figure, a polished nickel-plated buttplate, and a 250 anniversary logo engraved and silver-filled in the corner of the buttstock.
“Every firearm we build is a testament to our love of this country,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “The lever-action was designed here over 160 years ago, and it has never stopped being a part of the American story. The 250th anniversary is an occasion worth marking properly, and we built this collection to do exactly that.”
The three rifles in the collection are:
America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition Rifle
Built on the H1 Frontier Rifle platform, one of the most respected rimfire lever-actions ever made, this full-size Tribute Edition features a 20-inch blued steel octagon barrel, fully-adjustable sights, and a large loop lever. Capacity is 16 rounds of .22 LR.
America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition Youth Rifle
The Youth Model carries the same finish, materials, and craftsmanship as the full-size Tribute Edition in a shorter, lighter profile suited to younger enthusiasts and those who prefer a more compact rifle. Features a 16.5-inch round blued barrel and 13-round LR capacity.
America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition Rifle
The flagship of the collection, built on the H10 platform and chambered in .45-70 Government, a cartridge that has been part of American firearms history since 1873. The receiver is nickel-plated hardened brass. Features a 22-inch blued steel octagon barrel, large loop lever, sling swivel studs, and is drilled and tapped for optics. Capacity is 4 rounds.
RICE LAKE, Wis., June 15, 2026 — Henry is now shipping the H14 Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine, designed in collaboration with Big Woods Bucks (BWB) for whitetail deer hunting in tight timber. The rifle was unveiled at a launch event held at Frank’s Gun Shop in Amsterdam, New York, with representatives from both Henry Repeating Arms and Big Woods Bucks on hand.
The H14 Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine builds on Henry’s proven Long Ranger platform with changes driven by a single purpose: to give serious woods hunters a lever-action rifle ready for the specific demands of hunting and tracking in heavy timber, where shots are close, windows are short, and the rifle has to come up fast.
The carbine features a shortened 18.5-inch round blued steel barrel, bringing the overall length down to 39 inches and the weight under 7 pounds. It’s fitted with a factory-installed Skinner peep sight at the rear, paired with a bright fiber optic front sight. The combination is designed for the low-light, fast-acquisition demands of timber hunting.
Chambered in .308 Win / 7.62×51 NATO, it carries four rounds through a geared lever action with a six-lug rotating bolt face for strong and consistent lock-up. The receiver is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum with a hard-anodized matte black finish.
BWB is a group of expert woodsmen from the Northeast known for their immersive approach to traditional whitetail hunting in heavy timber. The genuine American walnut buttstock carries the BWB logo engraved and colored in green plaid, marking the rifle’s collaborative origins and intent.
“The Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine is the perfect choice for lever-action hunting in the Big Woods,” said Master Maine Guide, author, and expert tracker, Hal Blood. “The short, light, smooth action topped with a Skinner peep sight is the perfect combination.”
“The Long Ranger has always been one of our most capable hunting platforms, and this collaboration gave us a clear direction for what a timber-specific version should look like,” said George Thompson, Director of Product at Henry Repeating Arms. “We’re proud of the trust that the BWB has placed in our Long Ranger, and I look forward to seeing our customers’ successful hunts this upcoming deer season.”
HOUSTON, TEXAS, April 19, 2026 — Henry Founder Anthony Imperato honored four Texans for their extraordinary courage and service during a special on-stage presentation Friday evening at the National Friends of NRA Event, held in Houston, Texas, including the first public recognition of three Austin Police Department officers for their actions in stopping the perpetrator of a recent mass shooting event in Austin.
The three officers were recognized together on stage and presented with Henry Law Enforcement Tribute Edition rifles for their quick response to the deadly attack in Austin’s crowded entertainment district. While the officers were identified during the live presentation, Henry Repeating Arms is withholding their names from print to respect their privacy and security while investigations remain ongoing.
“When innocent people were under attack, these officers ran toward danger and helped bring a murderous rampage to an end,” said Imperato on stage to a crowd of nearly one thousand attendees. “Their courage, professionalism, and willingness to put themselves in harm’s way for complete strangers represents the very best of law enforcement and the very best of America.”
Imperato said the recognition was especially meaningful as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
“As we look toward America’s 250th anniversary, we should recognize the people who continue to defend the lives and freedoms of others right here at home,” Imperato said. “The heroes we honored did not ask for the moments that tested them, but when those moments came, they answered.”
Also recognized during the presentation was Juan Lopez, who was honored for his life-saving actions during a shooting at a school event in Pasadena, Texas. Lopez was later awarded the Carnegie Medal, one of the highest civilian honors in North America, reserved for those who risk themselves to an extraordinary degree to save the lives of others.
Imperato presented Lopez with a Henry Texas Tribute Edition rifle in recognition of his bravery.
“Heroes do not always wear uniforms,” Imperato said. “Sometimes they are teachers, fathers, and good men who refuse to stand by when innocent lives are in danger.”
The presentation reflected Henry Repeating Arms’ longstanding commitment to honoring Americans who demonstrate courage, selflessness, and service to others.
The evening also included a strong show of support for the Friends of NRA mission to secure and advance the future of shooting sports. Henry Repeating Arms donated the last remaining Spirit of ’76 Semisesquintennial Edition rifle, which brought in $10,000 for the organization.
RICE LAKE, Wis., April 17, 2026 — Henry is expanding its legendary rimfire lever-action platform with a broad lineup of new models built for target shooting, plinking, small game hunting, and modern rimfire enthusiasts.
The new additions include the H1 Western Rifle, H1 Western Frontier Rifle, H1 Sporter Rifle & Carbine, H1 Bandit Rifle, and H1 X Model, making this release the most significant expansion in the history of the H1 platform. Available across multiple configurations in .22 S/L/LR, .22 Magnum, and select models in .17 HMR, the new lineup gives Henry fans more ways than ever to own, use, and enjoy America’s favorite rimfire lever action.
“For more than a quarter century, the H1 has introduced countless families and first-time owners to the fun, reliability, and timeless appeal of a Henry lever action,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “This expansion gives that platform new life, new purpose, and new personality while staying true to what made it so beloved in the first place. Whether someone is buying their first rifle, heading into the squirrel woods, teaching the next generation, or just spending an afternoon plinking, there is now an H1 for just about everyone.”
The H1 Western Rifle brings a fresh take to Henry’s base model rimfire lever action with a pistol grip-style buttstock, checkered genuine American walnut furniture, an 18.5-inch round blued steel barrel, adjustable semi-buckhorn sights, and a 3/8-inch grooved receiver cover for optional optics mounting. Available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum, it offers a familiar favorite with a new feel.
Similarly, the new H1 Western Frontier Rifle brings a checkered furniture set with a pistol grip-style buttstock to Henry’s H1 Frontier Rifle model, featuring a 20-inch polished blued steel octagon barrel, giving it a distinct feel from its straight-stocked predecessor. It offers another standout configuration within the growing H1 family for those who appreciate traditional design queues, all-day rimfire fun, and a profile that looks like it rode straight out of the Old West.
The H1 Sporter Rifle & Carbine is a step toward a more dedicated feature set, this time for plinkers, target shooters, and small game hunters who prefer to use optics and a suppressor. Because the platform is optics-ready from the start, there are no iron sights, keeping the sight picture clear when using low-mounted optics. A receiver cover with an integrated Picatinny rail makes mounting simple without an additional base, while the checkered genuine American walnut pistol grip-style Monte Carlo buttstock helps create a more natural cheek weld so the user’s eye lines up behind the optic.
The lineup features round blued steel barrels threaded 1/2×28 for suppressor use, with magazine tubes designed to clear suppressors with an outside diameter of 1 inch or less. The rifle is available with an 18.5-inch barrel in .22 S/L/LR, .22 Magnum, and .17 HMR, while the 16.5-inch carbine is available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum.
The H1 Bandit Rifle packs the big features found in the H1 Sporter Rifle into a smaller package with a 13-inch length of pull for larger youth or smaller-framed adults. The Bandit is available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum.
The H1 X Model brings one of Henry’s most popular centerfire configurations to its most popular rimfire lever-action platform. Weighing just 5 pounds, it is Henry’s lightest rimfire lever action and features a 16.5-inch 1/2×28 threaded barrel, canted magazine tube for suppressor clearance, fully adjustable fiber optic sights, integrated Picatinny rail, black synthetic furniture, M-LOK accessory slots, sling swivel studs, and an adjustable length of pull from 14-inches to 13.5-inches using included spacers. It is available in .22 S/L/LR and .22 Magnum.
Across the lineup, the new H1 models expand the platform in every direction, from western-inspired walnut-stocked rifles to lightweight synthetic options, optics-ready configurations, suppressor-capable barrels, and compact youth-friendly fits. The result is a broader, more purpose-built H1 family that keeps the fun, affordability, and smooth lever-action performance shooters expect from Henry while opening the door to new uses and new generations of owners, just as the H1 platform has done for over two decades.
HOWARD BEACH, N.Y., April 16, 2026 — Henry proudly announces that Founder and CEO Anthony Imperato has been named Law Enforcement Supporter of the Year by New York State Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Lodge 100. The honor was presented at the Lodge’s 22nd Annual Awards Dinner held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Howard Beach, New York.
The award recognizes Imperato’s decades-long commitment to supporting the men and women of law enforcement, their families, departments, and the charitable organizations behind them through both personal efforts and the philanthropic initiatives of Henry Repeating Arms.
“I stand here to reaffirm something I have believed in my entire life – my support for law enforcement is unwavering, unconditional, and grounded in deep respect,” said Imperato on stage while receiving his award. “In a time when law enforcement is too often second-guessed, criticized, taken for granted, and looked down upon, I want you to be absolutely clear – I stand with you, I support you, and I will continue to use my voice, my platform, and my resources to advocate for a return to respecting our men and women in uniform.”
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Imperato began his career working in his family’s police equipment business before founding Henry Repeating Arms in 1996. Today, the company is one of America’s leading firearms manufacturers, employing over 700 people and operating more than 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Wisconsin.
Through its “Guns For Great Causes” program, Henry Repeating Arms has supported numerous law enforcement organizations nationwide, including the National Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, National Fallen Officers Foundation, and many others. The program has also provided significant contributions to families of fallen officers and first responders, as well as pediatric healthcare initiatives.
In recognition of the occasion, Henry Repeating Arms donated two engraved .22 caliber rifles to be auctioned during the event, with proceeds benefiting the Lodge’s ongoing initiatives. Additionally, the company has committed to producing two one-of-one commemorative rifles for Memorial Lodge 100 to utilize in future fundraising efforts.
The NYS FOP Memorial Lodge 100 Awards Dinner serves as an annual gathering to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the law enforcement community.
RICE LAKE, Wis., April 9, 2026 — Henry is expanding its lineup of modern lever action firearms with the introduction of the new Bear’s Leg Pistol, a compact, utility-minded platform that blends the unmistakable profile of the classic Mare’s Leg with features tailored to the way today’s firearm owners actually use their guns.
Offered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, and .45-70 Government, the Bear’s Leg Pistol is purpose-built for versatility, customization, and hard use. Each model features a factory-threaded barrel, a polymer handguard with M-LOK® slots and a Picatinny rail section, fiber optic sights, a large loop lever, and a side loading gate. The result is a lever action pistol platform equally suited for range use, truck carry, property duty, camp utility, and lawful customization where permitted.
“The Bear’s Leg is our take on what a modern lever action pistol can be, cranked up to 11,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “It starts with a format people instantly recognize, then we gave it some additional firepower, and then we added our popular X Model furniture for user configuration. Whether that means adding accessories, shooting suppressed, or using it as the foundation for something more specialized, the Bear’s Leg is purpose-built for possibility.”
While rooted in one of the most iconic silhouettes of the Old West, the Bear’s Leg was developed with a close eye on the present. Henry engineers drew inspiration from how customers are increasingly configuring their lever action rifles, mounting lights, adding accessories, seeking suppressor compatibility, and adapting traditional platforms to more specialized roles.
The pistol-caliber versions, chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, offer approachable recoil, fast follow-up shots, and broad all-around practicality. The .30-30 Win. model brings one of America’s most time-tested hunting and ranch cartridges into a compact new format. For those seeking maximum authority in minimum space, the .45-70 Gov’t version stands as the biggest and boldest expression of the platform.
In addition to its out-of-the-box capability, the Bear’s Leg is also designed to offer a straightforward path to Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) conversion where legally permitted and with approved ATF paperwork. Because it already includes a threaded barrel and modern attachment points from the factory, it provides a ready-made foundation for those interested in building a more compact, lever action SBR platform without permanent modification.
The new Henry Bear’s Leg Pistol is available now through federally licensed firearms dealers carrying an MSRP of $1,129. For more information, visit the Bear’s Leg Pistol page.
