Silver plating and an American Eagle motif dress up this Henry Golden Boy, and it is a rifle meant to be seen as well as shot. Under the finish it is still a smooth little lever-action .22 that takes Short, Long, and Long Rifle ammunition.

A rifle chambered for all three .22 rimfire cartridges is flexible. Shorts are quiet for casual plinking, Long Rifles give better range for rabbits and squirrels, and the lever cycles them all with the same quick motion. The Golden Boy has a long history as a rimfire that adults and kids alike enjoy.

The finish makes it a good display piece, but it is also meant to go to the range or the fence line. Treat it with care, and wipe the silver plating with a soft cloth to avoid scratches. Keep the magazine tube clean and the action lightly oiled.

If you want a gift for a lifelong shooter or a collector who likes American themes, this one fits. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there before you take it home.