Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-14-2013, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 291
Re: Welding firing pins on hammer.
Bill,
You are absolutely correct. I will forget the JB weld. I have to heat treat the firing pin after fitting, and the epoxy would just get in the way.
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-14-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 291
Re: Welding firing pins on hammer.
I took the five hammers to a machine shop yesterday. I had a 3/32" slot milled into each and a pin hole drilled. I will make firing pins to fit, then use JB weld plus pinning the firing pin in place....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-13-2013, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 291
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-12-2013, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 291
Welding firing pins on hammer.
Hello!
I have 5 of the H&R premier .22 rimfire hammers that all have the firing pins broken off. Has anyone had any experience with welding these back on, and do they hold up very good?
I...
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Forum: The Buy/Sell/Trade Forum
05-11-2013, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 150
WTB- H&R .22 Hammers
Hello,
I am looking to purchase H&R "Premier" top-break small frame .22 rimfire hammers.
Thank you!
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-04-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 241
Re: I Need Your Help On This One.
hrf,
Thanks for the schematic. My Bulldog revolver has a trigger guard that mounts using two screws through the bottom. I may have to drill out the screw hole in the hammer to match the hole in...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-03-2013, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 241
I Need Your Help On This One.
Hello!
I am in the process of restoring a Hopkins & Allen XL Bulldog .32 rimfire. I have been quite baffled by what I've discovered. First of all, the hammer screw hole in the frame is larger than...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-26-2013, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 410
Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
DrkSdeOTM,
Save yourself some time and money. Install a spacer at the end of the spring to beef it up. When you cock the hammer back in single-action you should see a small hole at the end of the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-25-2013, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 410
Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
By looking at the picture, your hammer isn't the problem. It looks like the firing pin is still in good condition. I suspect the problem is your mainspring. They do get weak over time, and that will...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-02-2013, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 428
Re: H&R 999 Sportsman barrel swap.
You should have no problem with a replacement barrel. You just need to be sure it's the same vintage as your 999, because the cylinder must fit the barrel quill. There are a lot of different...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
03-17-2013, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 309
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Forum: The Buy/Sell/Trade Forum
03-13-2013, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 227
WTT- Ruger Cylinders
Hello!
I am interested in trading my Ruger single-six, old style, 3-screw .22 LR cylinder for your .22 Mag cylinder that fits the same revolver. My cylinder is like new. I also have other...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-10-2013, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 203
Re: Need Help Identifying 22 cylinder?
Michael,
I agree with SARGE7402. All H&R revolvers that I've ever encountered have the cylinder rotation going clockwise. Some German made revolvers have cylinders that rotate counter-clockwise...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-07-2013, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 486
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-02-2013, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 342
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 471
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 471
Re: Harrington & Richardson .38 caliber
lefty475,
Since the passing of Jim Hauff, I have not heard of anyone taking over the H&R book that Bill Goforth and Jim were working on before their untimely deaths. I'm sure someone on this forum...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-28-2013, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 471
Re: Harrington & Richardson .38 caliber
Jector,
You have an auto-ejecting, large-frame, second model, second variation manufactured in 1890-1892 according to the info you gave. The serial number on the frame under the left grip is the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-25-2013, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 486
Re: h&r model 999 22 ? cylinder rotation
coopie,
The part that you are referring to is called the hand/lever. Check the spring tension on it to see if it protrudes far enough into the blast shield to effectively turn the cylinder. As you...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-24-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 315
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-23-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 324
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-23-2013, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 330
Re: FISH MAN
There are alot of very knowledgeable people on this forum who would love to help you, but the info you give is not enough. Serial # left side under grip?, no such thing as H&R young "gun" bulldog,...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-23-2013, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 324
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-15-2013, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 773
Re: Hopkins and Allen Snubnose 32 help?
I have to agree with 45Auto on this one. I have seen these snubbies before. Actually, H&R, Iver Johnson, and Hopkins & allen all produced these "vest pocket revolvers" to some extent. Most were...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-13-2013, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 336
Re: age of a H&R revolver frame.
okie headhunter,
I believe the transaction must be between 01-FFLs only to be legal. I never will understand the reasoning behind this regulation. A C&R revolver being shipped to a C&R holder has...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-12-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 570
Re: H&R 922 Octagon barrel manufactured date
I have hammers for these revolvers. Please send a picture of your broken one next to a ruler for sizing, and I'll check my inventory. Email ronmar68@comcast.net.
Thanks!
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-12-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 570
Re: H&R 922 Octagon barrel manufactured date
GardenGuy42,
When removing the hammer you have to first remove the mainspring. Then remove the hammer screw and pull the trigger to get the lifter out of the lifting notch, and then pull hammer...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-12-2013, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 336
Re: age of a H&R revolver frame.
okie headhunter,
Looks like you have a H&R .22 special frame, first variation made between 1926-1928. It is C&R eligible, but a bare frame must be sold through an 01-FFL to be legal.
Old Gun...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
02-11-2013, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,132
Re: Harrington & Richardson 38 Revolver info?
Jbeamer3577,
Apparently you have an automatic ejecting, third model manufactured 1916-1924. It is chambered for modern smokeless powder rounds. These rounds are fairly readily available.
Old...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-25-2013, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 365
Re: H&R 1906
mjsnook,
Like we talked about in our emails, I had to make a cylinder pin for the 1906 I was restoring. I could have made one for you at the same time if you had wanted.
Your 1906 has had the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-30-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 247
Re: Sonic Cleaner Solution????
I use a degreaser called "Purple Power". Walmart carries it in the automotive department. I believe any good degreaser would work fine.
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-28-2012, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 660
Re: Rare H&R Revolver
Hello!
The late Jim Hauff wrote this about the H&R Scout revolver: "This model is very rare. It seems to have been a variant of the H&R "VICTOR" small frame .22 rim fire. The VICTOR line was...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-22-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 219
Re: Need Help Identifying This Cylinder
Jim,
I am getting too old to dumpster dive anymore, and I'm glad because I find enough strange things without doing that. You wouldn't believe the gun stuff I have collected over the years. The...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-22-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 219
Need Help Identifying This Cylinder
Hello again!
I once again ask for your help in IDing this cylinder. It is chambered for 8-.22 Mag cartridges. The only markings on it appear to be 2 numbers on the front of the cylinder ( a "1"...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-19-2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 216
Re: Need Help Identifying This Cylinder
hrf,
Thanks for the reply. I tried a .38 S&W round, and it still had a little play, but It wasn't as loose as a .38 special. I suppose that can be attributed to normal chamber wear over the years....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-19-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 216
Need Help Identifying This Cylinder
Hello!
Can anyone ID this cylinder? It appears to be .38 caliber, although the .38 special is way too long, and feels a little sloppy. Here's some pics. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-16-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,110
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-10-2012, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 354
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-07-2012, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 215
Need Help Identifying This Cylinder
Hello!
I have been searching for the make of this cylinder for quite awhile now with no luck. The only markings on the cylinder is a "U" and the number "8" on the front face. I don't even know if...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-26-2012, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 268
Re: Harrington & Richardson 22 pistol
Tex Agg,
Sounds like you have a Premier, second model, small frame, third variation top-break revolver manufactured in 1909-1913. The 5" barrel is fairly rare for that series. It was designed for...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-24-2012, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,003
Re: out of the dirt
Rainrider,
Congratulations on rescuing another "old-timer". Good job!
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-12-2012, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 604
Re: H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot
colsar,
I believe that you have an automatic ejecting, third model, third variation manufactured in 1913-1915. It designed for modern smokeless powder cartridges.
It is in very nice condition,...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-28-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 334
Early Ad For H&R Handgun Accessory
I have never seen anything like this accessory come up in any discussions or pictures. Apparently, it didn't go over too well with their customers. It looks awfully uncomfortable for the shooter....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-26-2012, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,003
Re: out of the dirt
Rainrider,
I would like to see the parts also. Revolvers in this condition are the ones I really enjoy restoring! :):):)
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-19-2012, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,197
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-14-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 560
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-13-2012, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 560
Re: Some Rescued Revolvers And question.
Greg,
I don't reload and shoot these older revolvers. I am too busy fixing them up. I have a pretty good following of local folks that buy my guns and shoot them with their reloads. As for the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-13-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 340
Re: H&R Model 930
accuratemech,
I have a variety of original grips for your revolver. Email me at ronmar68@comcast.net.
Old Gun Guy
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-12-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 560
Some Rescued Revolvers And question.
Hello!
As I mentioned before, I like to restore these older revolvers. These I parkerized. I know that my methods don't lend themselves to maintaining originality, and therefore collectibility....
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-04-2012, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 847
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