H&R Sportsman 999 6" - The Firearms Forum

DEFCON727 · 03-10-2008, 07:22 PM

Hello,

I am new to this great site.

I have the aforementioned pistol and am inquiring about the date of manufacture. The serial number is AY125620.

Thank you,
Tom

Xracer · 03-11-2008, 09:10 AM

Hi Tom....welcome to TFF.

Keep checking back. Our resident expert on H&R's, Bill Goforth ("World's Greatest Expert On H&R's"....he's literally writing the book on 'em), should be along shortly and can tell you everything worth knowing on your gun.

b.goforth · 03-11-2008, 01:36 PM

H&R used the letter codes "AY" in 1982. model 999's of this era appear on the auction sites quite often and depending on condition will usually bring between $200 (60%) to $300 plus (like new in the box). H&R revolvers of the 1960's 70's and 80's are valued more for their ability as a shooter than collectors staus.
bill

just Joe · 04-30-2008, 06:00 PM

I'm also looking for some info on the Sportsman. My wife and I recently moved into her grandmothers house after she passed away. I found the revolver in her sock drawer and I know nothing about it...I don't even know if it's ever been fired. This will actually be the first gun I've owned. The serial number is AU147710.

By the way...great forum!

b.goforth · 05-01-2008, 01:00 PM

joe,
H&R used the "AU" letter codes in 1980. this will be a good first handgun, ammo is inexpensive so your can practice alot and the model 999 is easy to shoot, operate and accurate.
bill

stash247 · 05-01-2008, 11:43 PM

My late Uncle favored the H&R for road hunting, from his truck; he shot at least three starboard side windows out of it, with the revolver, of which I am certain, because I was sitting in the truck, next to the windows, when they exploded, from his shots!
Just the same, I have 'fetched' a lot of gamebirds, and such, for that old hillbilly, and deer, as well, that fell to that .22 revolver, and they all made good table fare.
Uncle Kink liked his a lot; It's in my safe, today.

03-10-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
DEFCON727 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2	H&R Sportsman 999 6" Hello, I am new to this great site. I have the aforementioned pistol and am inquiring about the date of manufacture. The serial number is AY125620. Thank you, Tom -->

03-11-2008, 09:10 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: H&R Sportsman 999 6" Hi Tom....welcome to TFF. Keep checking back. Our resident expert on H&R's, Bill Goforth ("World's Greatest Expert On H&R's"....he's literally writing the book on 'em), should be along shortly and can tell you everything worth knowing on your gun.

03-11-2008, 01:36 PM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: H&R Sportsman 999 6" H&R used the letter codes "AY" in 1982. model 999's of this era appear on the auction sites quite often and depending on condition will usually bring between $200 (60%) to $300 plus (like new in the box). H&R revolvers of the 1960's 70's and 80's are valued more for their ability as a shooter than collectors staus. 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

04-30-2008, 06:00 PM	#4
just Joe Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Re: H&R Sportsman 999 6" I'm also looking for some info on the Sportsman. My wife and I recently moved into her grandmothers house after she passed away. I found the revolver in her sock drawer and I know nothing about it...I don't even know if it's ever been fired. This will actually be the first gun I've owned. The serial number is AU147710. By the way...great forum!

05-01-2008, 01:00 PM	#5
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: H&R Sportsman 999 6" joe, H&R used the "AU" letter codes in 1980. this will be a good first handgun, ammo is inexpensive so your can practice alot and the model 999 is easy to shoot, operate and accurate. 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 Last edited by b.goforth; 05-01-2008 at 01:01 PM..

05-01-2008, 11:43 PM	#6
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: H&R Sportsman 999 6" My late Uncle favored the H&R for road hunting, from his truck; he shot at least three starboard side windows out of it, with the revolver, of which I am certain, because I was sitting in the truck, next to the windows, when they exploded, from his shots! Just the same, I have 'fetched' a lot of gamebirds, and such, for that old hillbilly, and deer, as well, that fell to that .22 revolver, and they all made good table fare. Uncle Kink liked his a lot; It's in my safe, today. __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry