trapper model rim fire 22 - The Firearms Forum

ringokidz · 12-05-2008, 01:02 AM

I was wondering what year the H. & R. Arms Company made the trapper model 22 cal rimfire hand gun. It has a octagon barrel about 8" long. I was wondering when mine was made and if you could tell from the S/N 183xxx and about how much it is worth? It is in verry good shape and the bluing looks good too.
If you have any info that will be helpfull to me contact me in Wa state e-mail: bost.robert@cvn72.navy.mil
Thanks

Contenderizer · 12-05-2008, 09:42 AM

Welcome ringokidz,

The Trapper was the short-barrel version of the H&R Hunter. It is a 7-shot, 22 cal revolver with a 6" barrel. The Hunter was 9-shot w/10" barrel.

Don't know the dates of manufacture, but in VGood condition it may be worth $150; $300 if you have a Hunter.

FYI - The purpose of this site is to share information. Replies, therefore, are posted here - so all members may benefit.

b.goforth · 12-05-2008, 12:22 PM

TRAPPER SMALL SOLID FRAME DOUBLE ACTION .22 RIMFIRE--1924-1941
7 shot cylinder capacity, pull pin cylinder release, blue finish only, 6 inch octagon barrel only, two piece oversize walnut grips, Marked “H&R TRAPPER” on top strap. After 1930 listed in catalogs as: TRAPPER MODEL 722 SMALL SOLID FRAME DOUBLE ACTION .22 RIMFIRE 7 shot
VALUE: 100%=$365 60%=$175

the trapper is a variant of the model 1906 small frame double action revolver and shared the same serial number series. there are no known factory serial number records for this and other pre 1940 H&R handguns. the lowest number i have recorded for a ''trapper" is 108999 and the highest is 182482, so this one is going to be manufactured in the late 1930's.
bill

ozarkmountains · 09-26-2009, 05:45 PM

I have A trapper model Ser. # 108848

b.goforth · 09-27-2009, 04:45 PM

thanks for the information on your H&R Trapper, serial number 108848 is now the lowest serial number i have recorded for a trapper model. manufacture date 1924/25.
bill

PAtreehugger57 · 10-11-2009, 12:03 PM

I have a H & R rim fire with "TRAPPER MODEL" stamped on the top. The serial # is 184141. I've been hoping to find information on this particular pistol and it's approximate age and value.

b.goforth · 10-12-2009, 12:03 PM

see the above posts for the value of the H&R trapper model. serial number 184141 was manufactured about 1925 to 1929.
bill

12-05-2008, 01:02 AM	#1
ringokidz Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1	trapper model rim fire 22 I was wondering what year the H. & R. Arms Company made the trapper model 22 cal rimfire hand gun. It has a octagon barrel about 8" long. I was wondering when mine was made and if you could tell from the S/N 183xxx and about how much it is worth? It is in verry good shape and the bluing looks good too. If you have any info that will be helpfull to me contact me in Wa state e-mail: bost.robert@cvn72.navy.mil Thanks -->

12-05-2008, 09:42 AM	#2
Contenderizer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North-Central Florida, USA Posts: 599	Re: trapper model rim fire 22 Welcome ringokidz, The Trapper was the short-barrel version of the H&R Hunter. It is a 7-shot, 22 cal revolver with a 6" barrel. The Hunter was 9-shot w/10" barrel. Don't know the dates of manufacture, but in VGood condition it may be worth $150; $300 if you have a Hunter. FYI - The purpose of this site is to share information. Replies, therefore, are posted here - so all members may benefit. __________________ NOTE: The information herein is provided free of charge. In some instances, you may actually be getting your money's worth. Author of: The History and Guns of Simson & Co., Suhl www.cornellpubs.com

12-05-2008, 12:22 PM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: trapper model rim fire 22 TRAPPER SMALL SOLID FRAME DOUBLE ACTION .22 RIMFIRE--1924-1941 7 shot cylinder capacity, pull pin cylinder release, blue finish only, 6 inch octagon barrel only, two piece oversize walnut grips, Marked “H&R TRAPPER” on top strap. After 1930 listed in catalogs as: TRAPPER MODEL 722 SMALL SOLID FRAME DOUBLE ACTION .22 RIMFIRE 7 shot VALUE: 100%=$365 60%=$175 the trapper is a variant of the model 1906 small frame double action revolver and shared the same serial number series. there are no known factory serial number records for this and other pre 1940 H&R handguns. the lowest number i have recorded for a ''trapper" is 108999 and the highest is 182482, so this one is going to be manufactured in the late 1930's. 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

09-26-2009, 05:45 PM	#4
ozarkmountains Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Re: trapper model rim fire 22 I have A trapper model Ser. # 108848

09-27-2009, 04:45 PM	#5
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: trapper model rim fire 22 thanks for the information on your H&R Trapper, serial number 108848 is now the lowest serial number i have recorded for a trapper model. manufacture date 1924/25. 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

10-11-2009, 12:03 PM	#6
PAtreehugger57 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Millville, PA Posts: 2	Re: trapper model rim fire 22 I have a H & R rim fire with "TRAPPER MODEL" stamped on the top. The serial # is 184141. I've been hoping to find information on this particular pistol and it's approximate age and value.

10-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: trapper model rim fire 22 see the above posts for the value of the H&R trapper model. serial number 184141 was manufactured about 1925 to 1929. 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