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March 20th, 2019, 07:49 PM #1
old h&r break top revolver
My friend just acquired this old and unfortunately neglected Harrington and Richardson break top revolver. He's not nearly as interested in firearms as I am so he asked me if I would clean it a bit for him. I don't know anything about these revolvers except what 10 minutes of internet research told me. According to what I found it seems that this revolver was made prior to 1890 since it is a model with a manual ejector. I would welcome any more information if anyone wants to chime in!
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March 21st, 2019, 01:16 PM #2
Re: old h&r break top revolver
Provided those are the original grips, and that the following holds true..
It is a pre-1905 gun for sure, which makes it blackpowder cartridges. Since it has 5 chambers, it is chambered for .38S&W.
It is a Manual Ejecting 1st Model.
If the the ejector has (2) guide pins, it is a 1st Variation made between 1885-1887 (you have to push the ejector rod to see guide pins under ejector/ratchet)
If the top of the barrel has a patent date of 10-4-87, it is a 2nd Variation made between 1887-1889 (shouldn't have guide pins under extractor)
Value in that condition - <$75
The Manual Ejecting 2nd Model had a target logo type grip.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
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March 21st, 2019, 04:33 PM #3
Re: old h&r break top revolver
Thanks for the information.
It does indeed have the two guide pins and there is no patent date on the top of the barrel.
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March 23rd, 2019, 01:42 PM #4
Re: old h&r break top revolver
It is a shame how badly a lot of these fine revolvers have been treated. They are very interesting and a great place to start a collection. Knight0334 is a real resource on them.
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