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May 23rd, 2011, 09:41 PM #1
H&R 22
Saw this little beauty and had to have it. I have a few H&R's and enjoy them - the plant when it was in existence was about 45 minutes from my house in Massachusetts. I have been checking out H&R's for a while and have never seen this model - new defender with 2" barrel in 22lr. I was able to find a couple that sold a while back on auction arms, etc. and they sold for more than double what I paid - so we will see. Bonus - it's C&R so shipped right to my house Anyone own or know more about this pistol.
Last edited by cruzans; May 23rd, 2011 at 09:44 PM.
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May 23rd, 2011, 11:08 PM #2
Re: H&R 22
If you haven't already - Buy it! Buy it NOW!
Its based on the 199/999/Sportmans frame. It appears to be a "299 New Defender". They were made from 1935 to 1939.
I personally have only seen 2 of those in my entire life. That is 34 of of my 38 years of actively shooting and going to gun shops.
The value could be as high as $600+/- if it's in 100% condition. And in the mid $200's if in 60% condition.
To be certain though that the barrel wasn't changed out on a later production 199/999, we would need the serial number. Most specifically, the first letter(s) and a couple of the following numbers. You can X out the last 2 for security sakes.Last edited by knight0334; May 23rd, 2011 at 11:12 PM.
RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515
Don't end up in my signature!
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May 24th, 2011, 08:07 AM #3
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May 24th, 2011, 08:11 AM #4
Re: H&R 22
I've only ever seen one of those, sometime in the 1980s, can't recall where. Congrats on a great score!
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May 24th, 2011, 02:01 PM #5
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May 24th, 2011, 10:02 AM #6
Re: H&R 22
With D202XX, that is certainly a Pre-1940 gun. Even though "D" was used later for 1943, there weren't any models that I can remember that came in that configuration in the post-1940 era.
I'm not sure of the accuracy of this, but the "D" was for "Double action" like the "S" was for "Single action". The frame was slightly modified from the Sportsman's "Rice frame". I think for a shorter grip.
I dont think it will be possible to narrow the year down any further for it's birthday. I cant find a serial number run per year for that model.. ...so, you can pick a year between '35 and '39 for selecting candles for its birthday cake. lol
Congrats on a good find!RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515
Don't end up in my signature!
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May 24th, 2011, 04:13 PM #7
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May 24th, 2011, 07:50 PM #8
Re: H&R 22
One last question / opinion. When I get it, I was originally going to send it out to be re-blued because it does have some blueing loss/scratches. What do you think, wise, or keep it original ?
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