[b.goforth]

in the case of the H&R folding model that is limited in production i do not believe a low serial number would help value as the values are already more because of the limited production.

small frame MODEL 1915-----------------------------------------------1916-1942
Single Barrel, Small Size Frame, Top Lever Break Action, Barrel Lock is Non-Self Adjustable, Three Piece Take Down (Non-Removable Hinge Pin), Available as Ejector & Non-ejector, 24, 28, 12mm, 14mm Gauges and 410-44, 45 Shot chambering, barrel Length 26,28, & 30 inches, Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock Fore-Arm, Hard Rubber Butt Plate, Frame is Case Hardened and Barrel is Browned, Weight 4 to 4¾ Pounds. The 410 Bore can be Dated by its markings, 410-44=1916-1921, 410-12MM=1922-1936 and 410+1937-1941 (this is the only 410 Pre WWII chambered for the 3 inch shell
First Variation identifying features- Slim and Short Fore-Arm-------1916-1921
Second Variation identifying features-Long Forearm, Squared off Pistol Grip, 45 caliber dropped----1922-1930
Third Variation identifying features- Now Known as the Model No.5 Standard (which may be marked on the frame----1931-1936
Fourth Variation identifying features- 410 is chambered for 3 inch shells-----------1937-1942
This Model was made available to the Mail-Order Trade as a Brand Name Shotgun
VALUE: 100%=$365 60%=$155


H&R FOLDING MODEL LIGHTWEIGHT(small frame)--------------------1925-1942
Single Barrel, Small Size Frame, Top Lever Break Action, Barrel Lock is Non-Self Adjustable, Non Take Down, 28, 14mm Gauges & 410-12mm Bore, Barrel Length 22 inches, Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock and Forearm, Hard Rubber Butt Plate, Frame is Case Hardened and Barrel is Blue, Available as Non-ejector Only, Weight 5¾ to 6½ Pounds, 410 Bore not available in 3 inch chamber until after 1937
After 1931 Known as NO. 4 FOLDING LIGHTWEIGHT MODEL
VALUE: 100%=$395 60%=$175 (seldom seen)

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