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it would be for the Milspec .556 therefore it can handle the .223 I find no mention of what the barrel is made of so I suggest contacting Henry for a accurate answer 59 East 1st Street Bayonne, NJ 07002 Tele: 201-858-4400

Hi ml, Yes it is Milspec. .556 Specifications and Features: Henry Repeating Arms Single Shot Rifle H015-223 --- Break Action Single Shot Rifle --- >>>>>>> .223 Remington accepts 5.56 NATO --- 1 Round --- 22" Round Barrel --- Twist Rate 1:9 --- Steel Receiver --- Rebounding Hammer --- Drilled and Tapped for Weaver 82 Mount --- Fully Adjustable Folding Leaf Rear Sight --- Brass Bead Front Sight --- American Walnut Stock --- Rubber Recoil Pad --- Sling Swivel Studs --- Blued Finish --- Length of Pull 14" --- Overall Length 37.5" --- Weight 7.18 Pounds --- Made in the USA

Mel, the barrel is stamped Cal. 223 REM / 5.56 NATO and HENRY can answer the barrel steel type at Tele: 201-858-4400. Some pictures/details here : https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2017/12/20/tested-henry-single-shot-shotguns-and-rifles/

it would be for the Milspec .556 therefore it can handle the .223 I find no mention of what the barrel is made of so I suggest contacting Henry for a accurate answer 59 East 1st Street Bayonne, NJ 07002 Tele: 201-858-4400