harrington and richardson revolver serial numbers

Wesson who co-founded Smith & Wesson, started a firearms manufacturing firm in 1859, sharing an early patent with Nathan Harrington. The original H&R firm was in business for over a century from 1871 to 1986. H&R ceased independent production February 27, 2015.

Harrington and Richardson (or H&R) (formerly H&R 1871 LLC) is an American brand of firearms and a subsidiary of JJE Capital Holdings. Single-shot, pump-action, and semi-auto shotguns.Nice item to have in a collection due to its historical significance - try to find another hinged frame, manual ejecting revolver from that time period. Interest is primarily from collectors of ANTIQUE H&Rs or other firearms. The muzzle end of the ejector rod should be knurled and have a slot cut into it for aid in taking the extractor/ejector star system apart.Ĭurrent retail values are fairly high due to scarcity - EXCELLENT condition pieces will sell up to $500 or so, down to around $200 for a FAIR condition. There should be 2 guide rods on either side of the central cylinder rod, under the extractor star. The top barrel rib should have only the manufacturer's name and address in one line. 6000 of these made - from serial numbers observed - so far. These were offered with a 3 1/4' barrel (apparently, no other barrel lengths have as yet been observed), Nickel plated (no blued guns have been seen), molded, black hard rubber 'floral pattern' grip panels and either 6x. 38 S&W BLACK POWDER cartridge chambering. It is a 1st Model 1st Variation MANUAL EJECTING aka 'SHELL EXTRACTOR' Model. I'll wait for more info and/or some pics. I'll bet if you look very closely, you'll see that the number stamped into the grip frame is the same as that stamped under the top strap/latch. I'll post 2 pics - you pick what you think you have and we'll go from there. 32 cal) and the rib stamp - but you say it is 'non self ejecting' which leads to a 'MANUAL EJECTING' aka 'SHELL EXTRACTING' 1st Model 1st Variation - which had the same barrel rib stamp and would be 5 x. The 3' barrel and 5 shot sounds like a PREMIER Model - which would fit with the 5 shot (in. The barrel top rib stamping is a positive indentifier as to an H&R handgun. There's a couple 'issues' that make ID challenging. Thanks for all the info and a very interesting history of that foundling. Here's what I posted (for the benefit of other interested readers): I'll need a bit more info on your gun and pics will certainly help. I know it has little value, but it has sentimental value to my dad since my grandfather gave it to him.Īs I posted in that 'other' forum. I will clean it up some more and get pics.Īny info about when it was made and what caliber it is for sure would be appreciated. The barrel is approximately 3 inches long. Under the top where the break latch is, it appears to have 392 stamped into it. On the left side of the butt under the grip it appears to have 582 stamped in it. The information on the top of the barrel appears to be stamped Harrington and Richardson Worchester Mass. Possibly a 38? It is a double action non self ejecting. I believe it to be a 32 but my 9mm shells nearly go into it. It appears to have been either nickel or chrome plated and most of the plating is gone. It has alot of corrosion, but I am about 95 percent sure it is a Harrington and Richardson. It is not in great shape, and I have searched and searched trying to figure out exactly what it is. My grandfather found it buried when he was doing some demolition work in Lawrence Kansas. I have an old 5 shot revolver that my grandfather gave to my dad 40+ years ago.

Harrington and richardson revolver serial numbers