Picked up a H&R 923, tell me about it.

**Zet70** · October 18th, 2011, 09:26 AM

Saw this gem in the back of my local shops case, the owner had gotten it in on a trade the day before and he didn't even have a chance to clean it. I did some haggling and walked out with her. Only have been able to put 9 rounds through her with no issues. Action is tight, chrome is a little rough but good for its age, bore is nice, and trigger pull is crisp.

"L" serial number, which I gather is a 1951 code.

I've been able to find tons of info on the 922 but not so much on the 923 in regards to value.

Thoughts?

With the 622

With the P3AT (Chem Kills)

**PhilB** · October 18th, 2011, 09:53 AM

Nice find; I'm a sucker for revolvers of any sort.

Studying organic chemistry?

--Phil

**Zet70** · October 18th, 2011, 09:56 AM

^Yes sir, hence I cant afford any real wheel guns lol.

Can you tell that I get easily distracted?

**Delerius** · October 18th, 2011, 09:58 AM

These prices are retail. By the looks of it, you would have a first model camper.

MODEL 923 FIRST MODEL BANTAM WEIGHT
- .22 LR cal., 9 shot, chrome finish, 2 1/2 in. barrel, DA, solid frame, pull pin cylinder release, round butt. Mfg. 1953-1961.

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
................$215 $195 $170 $135 $120 $100 $90

MODEL 923 FIRST MODEL CAMPER
- .22 LR cal., similar to Model 923 Bantam Weight, except has 4 in. barrel. Mfg. 1952-1955.

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
................$215 $195 $165 $135 $120 $100 $90

MODEL 923 SECOND MODEL
- .22 LR cal., similar to Model 922 Second Model, features new frame. Mfg. 1953-1961.

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
................$205 $185 $165 $135 $125 $100 $90

MODEL 923 THIRD MODEL
- .22 LR cal., similar to 922 Third Model. Mfg. 1977-1979.

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
................$210 $190 $165 $135 $120 $100 $90

**knight0334** · October 18th, 2011, 10:01 AM

I don't think that is chrome, it should be nickel plated.

If I remember correctly the 923 was made from 1950 to 1982. L would be 1951. Barrel lengths available were 2.5", 4", and 6". I'm gonna guess the max value for a 923 in mint condition to be about $150, with yours being somewhere around $100-120 with what I can see.

**Zet70** · October 18th, 2011, 10:18 AM

Thanks for all the help guys!

I thought I heard that the way early H&R's were actually chromed as opposed to the newer models which are nickel plated. Is there a way to check for sure?