Henry’s America’s 250th Anniversary Collection: Three Flag-Finished Lever Guns

Last updated June 2026 · By Nick Hall, covers lever-action rifles and the collectible-firearms market for USA Gun Shop

Quick take: Henry Repeating Arms has rolled out a three-rifle collection built to mark America’s 250th anniversary, the semiquincentennial, in 2026. All three are lever guns wearing a full-color waving-flag Cerakote finish over a nickel-plated receiver, with fancy-grade American walnut and an engraved 250th-anniversary logo on the stock. The lineup runs from a youth .22 up to a flagship .45-70 Government. Henry has not disclosed pricing.

• What it is: A three-rifle collector-grade set from Henry Repeating Arms tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.
• The three rifles: The H001TL-250 in .22 S/L/LR (20-inch octagon barrel, 16-round capacity), the H001Y-250 youth .22 (16.5-inch round barrel, 13-round capacity), and the H010BG-250 flagship in .45-70 Government (22-inch octagon barrel, 4-round capacity).
• The finish: A full-color red/white/blue waving-flag Cerakote finish on a nickel-plated receiver, fancy-grade American walnut, a polished nickel buttplate, and an engraved 250th-anniversary logo on the stock.
• Who it’s for: Collectors, lever-gun fans, and anyone wanting a commemorative piece for the country’s 250th birthday.

Henry’s Take on America’s 250th

The semiquincentennial gives American gun makers an obvious reason to dress up their flagship designs, and Henry leaned all the way in. The company, which builds its rifles in the United States and has long traded on lever-action Americana, put together a three-gun collection it’s calling the America’s 250th Anniversary collection. The Gun Mag reported the launch on June 24, 2026.

Henry is a lever-gun maker through and through, so it’s no surprise the whole set is lever-action. If you’ve spent any time around lever guns, you know Henry already builds plenty of dressed-up special editions. This one is built around a single theme across three platforms rather than a one-off, which is what gives it a collection feel.

The Flagship .45-70 and the Two .22s

The three rifles cover a wide spread, from a kid-sized rimfire up to a big-bore brush gun. The flagship is the H010BG-250, chambered in .45-70 Government with a 22-inch octagon barrel and a 4-round capacity. That’s the heavy hitter of the bunch and the one most collectors will eye first.

Below it sit two .22s. The H001TL-250 runs .22 S/L/LR, meaning it’ll feed .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, with a 20-inch octagon barrel and a 16-round capacity. The H001Y-250 is the youth model, a shorter and lighter .22 with a 16.5-inch round barrel and 13-round capacity, sized for smaller shooters. Having a youth gun in a commemorative set is a nice touch for families who want a matching piece a kid can actually shoulder.

The Flag Cerakote and Walnut

The finish is what ties all three rifles together and what makes them stand out on the rack. Each gun wears a full-color red, white, and blue waving-flag Cerakote finish laid over a nickel-plated receiver. That’s a louder, more graphic look than the engraved-and-blued route a lot of commemoratives take, and it photographs well.

Beyond the flag finish, all three share fancy-grade American walnut, a polished nickel buttplate, and an engraved 250th-anniversary logo on the stock. It’s the kind of package Henry already knows how to build well, the same craftsmanship you see on something like the Henry Big Boy X, just dressed for the occasion.

Should You Buy One?

Henry hasn’t disclosed pricing, so the full value question is still open. If you’re a collector or a lever-gun fan who wants a piece tied to the country’s 250th birthday, this collection is squarely aimed at you, and the three-platform spread means you can pick the one that fits, whether that’s the big .45-70 or a .22 for the safe.

Worth keeping straight: this is Henry’s collection. It’s separate from Ruger’s “250th Year of American Liberty” series, which is a different company’s set of commemoratives. Both lean on the same anniversary, but they’re distinct lineups from distinct makers. If a commemorative isn’t your thing and you just want a shooter, our roundups of the best .30-30 lever guns and the broader lever-action field are a better starting point.

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