Action: Semi-Auto - Caliber: 22 - Capacity: 8+1 - Barrel: 16.5 - Sights: Open Rifle Sights - Finish: Matte Blue - Weight: 3.5 lb. - Overall Length: 35 - Since 1959 the Henry US Survival AR-7 Rifle has been the choice of U.S. Air Force pilots who need a small-caliber rifle they can count on should they have to punch out over a remote area. Through the years the AR-7s reputation for portability ease of operation and reliability has carried over to the civilian world. Today its a favorite of bush pilots backpackers and backcountry adventurers who like their Air Force counterparts need a rifle thats easy to carry yet has the accuracy to reliably take down small game. Like the original Henry U.S. Survival Rifle this innovative semi-automatic model is lightweight (3.5 lbs.) and highly portable. At just 16.5 long when all the components are stowed it easily fits into the cargo area of a plane boat or in a backpack. Its chambered in 22LR so you can carry a large quantity of ammunition without adding much weight to your gear. When disassembled the pieces fit inside the impact-resistant water resistant stock. Assembly is as easy as attaching the receiver to the stock inserting the barrel and screwing on the nut. In a few seconds without any tools the Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 is ready for action. It comes standard with a sturdy steel barrel covered in tough ABS plastic thats coated with Teflon for complete protection against corrosion. Its engineered for perfect balance and the ability to maintain its tack-driving accuracy even after thousands of rounds.