Henry 20 Gauge Break Open-Action Shotgun, Wood - H015-20

Sharing the same action as Henry's single-shot rifle, the new break-top shotgun in 20 gauge brass or steel options feature the same rebounding external hammer and dual-direction pivoting locking lever setup that blocks hammer contact with the firing pin unless the trigger's pulled, and the same interlock system prevents opening the action with the hammer cocked, or closing it with the hammer cocked, as additional safety measures. Like the rifle, there's no manual safety on these shotguns, and they wear American walnut with a solid black rubber recoil pad on the steel-framed guns, and a smooth brass buttplate on the brightly polished brass-framed models. Barrels on both are black matte finished, with the steel shotguns using a pistol-grip stock wrist and the brass guns carrying a straight English-style wrist. Unlike the rifle, though, shells are fully ejected on opening the action for a quick follow-up shot if needed, not just partially extracted. Brass beads are standard, barrel lengths are 28 inches in the 12 and 26 inches in the other two for good reach in the field, with a 14 inches length of pull on all three. They've done their best to keep weights down for field carry, and one thing they want to emphasize is that these shotguns are not intended to be budget entries-Henry's standards are high and you can count on them for the long run.