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Yesterday, 06:29 AM
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Re: H&R 922 value, is it brass or what ?
The coloration on the frame and trigger guard is caused by a refinishing attempt in any one of the most common "black oxide" baths. The material used for these parts was malleable iron which does not...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-09-2013, 07:03 AM
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Re: H&R 999 Sportsman Premier Edition
earlschieb,
H&R 1871 produced 100 each 6" and 4" Premier Edition revolvers. There is one currently listed on an auction site and has the information you are looking for.
The auction item number...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
05-01-2013, 07:27 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-30-2013, 07:01 AM
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Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
OK, then go with Old Gun Guy's recommendation for installing spacers on the spring.
Good luck,
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-29-2013, 07:15 AM
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Views: 428
Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
DrkSdeOTM,
Thanks for the photo of the mainspring assembly. I see nothing glaringly wrong from the photos. You will notice the slight bend in the guide rod that was probably done at assembly of...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-27-2013, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 428
Re: H&R 923 hammer needed
DrkSdeOTM,
Can you remove the mainspring & guide assembly as Old Gun Guy says and take a photo of it? I would like to see the condition of the top of the guide. I tend to agree that your problem...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-24-2013, 07:02 AM
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Re: H&R Topper 48 20ga questions
The butt plates were sanded to the stock and some variations will occur.
Contact H&R 1871 (Remington) for a replacement. The newer one should work with fitting.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-18-2013, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 41
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Re: H&R 1911-A1
Is your H&R 1911-A1 actually for sale? If it is, I would think you would need more photos to help the sale along. For the money you have mentioned, one would need definitive proof it is what you...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-17-2013, 06:19 AM
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Re: H&R 1911-A1
Well, I guess my attempt at a little humor (note smiley face) was not to be taken lightly. Sorry.
Wargunfan, can you get a clear photo of the lettering on the slide of that pistol?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-16-2013, 07:26 AM
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Views: 2,216
Re: H&R 1911-A1
I guess like the old saying; "If you have to ask, you can't afford it." :)
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
04-14-2013, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: H&R Topper 48 20ga questions
Your Topper model 48 with the single letter "L" on the left side of the frame was manufactured in 1951. If the barrel was chambered for 3" shells, it would be so marked.
The choke constriction...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-27-2013, 07:46 AM
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Re: H&R 939 Hammer Lock
Lben,
The brass piece with the key slot is held in with a cross pin through the frame. The Safety Lock Screw, IIRC, was changed from a very coarse spiral "groove" to one with a standard screw...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-25-2013, 07:03 AM
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Re: H&R 1906
The revolver pictured appears to have the distinctive "Owls Head" grips used by Iver Johnson although they do not seem to fit the frame all that well. What markings are found on the top of the frame...
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01-13-2013, 07:32 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-07-2013, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Filing Pits Out of Round Barrel
BulletArc47,
One way this can be done is by "draw filing". Any old time smith would be able to explain the method to you.
Basically, the use of a large mill smooth file drawn carefully sideways...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-13-2012, 08:40 AM
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Re: H&R model 926 22 cal with 4"
RickA,
From what you mentioned in your 1st post on this revolver, it sounds like it has had the best of care and I would not worry at this point if something else may be wrong with it.
If you...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-12-2012, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 554
Re: H&R model 926 22 cal with 4"
RickA,
From your desciption, it appears the mainspring guide rod head has broken. This is not uncommon with this part. They usually broke after years of use due to the material hardening and...
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11-25-2012, 07:47 AM
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Re: Serial number U B B C
Just for the record, the letters "UBBC" translates to 7665 in numbers.
Iver Johnson used letters for their serial numbers, as mentioned above, that were assigned as follows:
The word "Fitchburg"...
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11-22-2012, 07:13 AM
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10-26-2012, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 40
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Re: Gentleman Jim Hauff
Sadly, Jim Hauff passed away on October 12th. Jim will be missed by many for his depth of knowledge on H&R's and good nature.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-20-2012, 06:42 AM
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Views: 268
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-19-2012, 07:03 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-02-2012, 06:02 AM
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Re: Heckler and koch .22 magnum magazine
Mick,
"I have searched the uk web,but come up blank,thay are avaible in the states but are not permitted to ship to the UK."
Sorry, I missed the quote above in your post. I know the H&R 700 was...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-01-2012, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Heckler and koch .22 magnum magazine
The H&R model 700 magazine was a copy of the HK 300. I do not recall if the magazine release cut was in the exact same location.
At any rate, it could more than likely be modified to fit the HK...
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08-16-2012, 07:45 AM
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Re: H&R .32 long model 733
Taylor256,
Actually, your H&R model 733 was manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts. Worcester was the corporate home of H&R at that time.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
08-11-2012, 07:05 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-10-2012, 05:47 AM
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Re: H&R Topper model 148 question
fuzebox40,
The reason you had a problem removing the forend from your H&R Topper could be that the stud on the barrel appears to be a re-weld (braze) and the forend iron could be binding.
Your...
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07-03-2012, 06:17 AM
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06-22-2012, 07:01 AM
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Re: Jim Hauff
I too am concerned about Jim. The last email I received from him was on 4/27 and he was going to have more tests done the next week.
I had not heard from him regarding the results of the tests so...
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06-11-2012, 06:11 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
06-02-2012, 10:28 AM
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04-01-2012, 07:29 AM
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
02-03-2012, 08:42 AM
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Re: Parts Problem!!
Greengeep7,
Best of luck finding the correct parts for you Noble shotgun. I had a considerable amount of experience with Noble products and it seemed that the models had modifications made to...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-12-2012, 07:27 AM
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Re: 12 gauge Iver Johnson serial # HTHR
RKSmithy,
Hi. Your Iver Johnson Champion shotgun was produced between 1940 and 1956 according to the lettered serial number. It can be safely used with modern 2 3/4" shells if the gun is in good...
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01-11-2012, 07:07 AM
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01-08-2012, 08:00 AM
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Re: Looking for some info on my H&R 949.
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Your revolver certainly was refinished as 32 Magnum stated. No revolvers were manufactured and sold with "plum colored" frames and/or trigger guards.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-30-2011, 07:35 AM
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-05-2011, 07:18 AM
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Re: Iver Johnson Champion 28 gauge
flintlockmdj,
Your'e IJ Champion was made sometime between 1940 and 1956. IJ used letters for the serial number during that period. Your shotgun's serial letters would translate to the number...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
10-09-2011, 06:53 AM
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Re: Iver Johnson value
leighswain48,
hrf is correct about your shotgun "serial number". During the time span he mentions, Iver Johnson used the letters of the city the factory was located in to stand for digits.
The...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-20-2011, 08:02 AM
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Re: Iver Johnson serial UIII
Eddie,
hrf is correct on the manufacturing time frame of your I.J. Champion shotgun.
Your serial number (UIII) translates to the number 7222.
I.J. used the letters in name of the city the...
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09-19-2011, 06:40 AM
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Re: H&R USRA 195
jamesjo,
I think you are correct on the reblue. The frames were malleable iron and will come out with a red hue when refinished using most black oxide baths. Also note the trigger guard is the...
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09-01-2011, 06:34 AM
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Re: H&R model 733 serial number
Coona$$,
The number in your post is the factory product code number for that model revolver.
I73301 indicates a model 733 with a 2 1/2" barrel.
Hope you get it back somehow.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-26-2011, 07:35 AM
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Re: Iver Johnson 32 starter/blank
The I.J. starter revolvers were manufactured to fire both single and double action as 45Auto says.
If it will not stay cocked on single action, there is something wrong with the sear to hammer...
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08-02-2011, 08:04 AM
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Re: Ivor Johnson
Chris,
hrf is correct. To translate the letters into numbers, Iver Johnson used the name of the city the factory was located in..."Fitchburg".
F=1, I=2, T=3, C=4, H=5, B=6, U=7, R=8, G=9 and...
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07-07-2011, 07:02 AM
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Re: h&r date model 930
Hardknocks,
The model 930 with serial number prefix "AT" was manufactured in 1979.
The only plated finish used by H&R at that time was electroless nickel.
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