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H&R Revolver question

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#1 ·
New to the forum and was wondering if anyone could tell me what I have here. It's a Harrington and Richardson top break 5 shot revolver with a 3" barrel. The only numbers I could find on it are 9508 under the left grip, 508 on the cylinder face. Under the strap it has the numbers 029508. It is nickel plated. Trying to figure out age, model, and caliber. Also if it uses modern ammo or black powder cartridges. There is no caliber markings on the left side of the barrel. I will try to get some pictures up tonight when I get home. Thanks in advance! This is a great forum!!!
 
#2 ·
I need pictures to identify the gun. H&R made large and small frame guns, also a medium frame in a couple models. They made hammerless and hammered guns. They made bobbed hammer guns, and guns with full hammers. They made topbreaks and solid frame guns.

The serial number means about nil on pre-1940 guns. We need any and all patent dates exactly as they are stamped. We also need to know what the finish of the gun is, and also what finish the trigger guard is(two different finishes isn't uncommon, and one type will determine the variation).

Measure the bore, if it is close to .311" it is .32 caliber. If it is .360" it is .38 caliber. After that we can determine which cartridge it was chambered for.

I can tell you right now that if there isn't a caliber stamping on the left side of the barrel it is for certain a blackpowder only gun made before 1904.
 
#4 ·
That is a H&R Premier First Model Third Variation(small frame). It is chambered in .32&W(the short one). It is a black powder only gun. It was made between 1897 and 1898.

Except for that grip it appears to be in really nice shape. If the bore and chambers aren't pitted from not cleaning after shooting blackpowder - I'd put it around $200-$210 if you can get an OEM replacement set of grips. Value of course varies for your locality, and buyer/seller demand.
 
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