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Old Gun Guy · 09-23-2011, 04:39 PM

Here are some pics of the H&R Defender that I picked up a couple of days ago. I need to install the rear sight blade, but other than that it's complete and functions well. The grip serial # matches the top-strap serial #, but the cylinder has the serial # 8000, and was replaced. However, I wonder why they put all four digits on the cylinder and ratchet when there is usually just three digits of the serial number? Notice the "M" and the "H" stamped into the grip strap below the serial #. I wonder what those are there for?
Thanks for looking!
Old Gun Guy

09-23-2011, 04:39 PM	#13
Old Gun Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N. Utah Contributor Posts: 489	Re: H&R Defender 38 (& relatives) Research Here are some pics of the H&R Defender that I picked up a couple of days ago. I need to install the rear sight blade, but other than that it's complete and functions well. The grip serial # matches the top-strap serial #, but the cylinder has the serial # 8000, and was replaced. However, I wonder why they put all four digits on the cylinder and ratchet when there is usually just three digits of the serial number? Notice the "M" and the "H" stamped into the grip strap below the serial #. I wonder what those are there for? Thanks for looking! Old Gun Guy