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b.goforth · 12-02-2007, 06:19 PM

H&R used the M letter code in 1952. 1952 was the last year of the old prewar design. the second model 999 started in 1953 featured the new design grip frame that used a two piece walnut grip.
bill

12-02-2007, 06:19 PM	#10
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: H&R Sportsman 22 LR H&R used the M letter code in 1952. 1952 was the last year of the old prewar design. the second model 999 started in 1953 featured the new design grip frame that used a two piece walnut grip. bill __________________ Author: Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works 1871-1993 H&R Arms Company 1871-1986 (due spring 2010) available from www.gunshowbooks.com website; iverjohnsoncollector.x10hosting.com