In the movie business, sequels are rarely as good as the original. Hollywood takes a blockbuster, spins off two or three watered down versions of the successful formula, and rides it till it dies. Not so at Henry Repeating Arms, where they do just the opposite. They're always on the lookout to expand their horizons, and they don’t water anything down.

The rimfire Silver Eagle, introduced as a “best value” in an engraved all-American-made rifle is a beauty for those who like a little shine at the range, and it’s also a fine shooter, as all of Golden Boy-based rifles are. For 2016, Henry thought they'd let the Eagle soar a little higher, and that’s exactly what they've done with the introduction of the new Silver Eagle 2nd Edition.

Retaining the same general features as the Silver Eagle, this rifle comes in .22 S/L/LR with a 20” blued octagon barrel, buck & bead adjustable sights, select American Walnut furniture.

The difference lies in the engraving, and Henry has taken a step away from the Silver Eagle’s historical roots to depict an actual majestic American eagle in flight, wings spread, facing forward into the wind on both sides of the receivers, surrounded by classic 19th Century scroll engraving patterns. The Silver Eagle 2nd Edition’s brightly polished nickeled frame is set off by a slightly darker immediate background for its eagle.

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