H & R Model 949 22 Cal - The Firearms Forum

Sensei · 10-06-2006, 07:13 AM

I have a H & R Model 949 Revolver 22 Caliber which is in excellent shape. Looks like brand new but has probably had some rounds through it at one point. Mechanism works flawlessly.

What would something like this be worth?

polishshooter · 10-06-2006, 07:23 AM

I used to own one, at least I THINK it was a 949 (is that the blued 9 shot with a bull barrel and adjustible sights?) if I remember right I only paid like $125 for it new, but that was about 20 years ago!

In fact, I have been looking for one again at shows, and have been unable to locate any for sale! HKS even made "speedloaders" for it, if it's the same model I'm thinking about....

I'm not sure there is any collectors interest in them, but like I said, you don't see too many of them around, so evidently anyone that owns one is keeping it...

It was a good decent, fairly accurate revolver, with a tolerable DA pull, that I regret selling...I occasionally carry my Ruger 22/45 when I go fishing, and always think when I am that maybe a revolver with "snake shot" in every other chamber would be a better choice...

Just a WAG, but it HAS to be worth at least $150 to $200 in decent condition....but maybe somebody else can give you the actual current "Blue Book" price, mine is a couple of years old...

Xracer · 10-06-2006, 07:27 AM

OK.....here you go. Blue Book value for an H&R Model 949:

100% - $115
98% - $100
95% - $85
90% - $70

Sensei · 10-06-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Xracer

OK.....here you go. Blue Book value for an H&R Model 949:

100% - $115
98% - $100
95% - $85
90% - $70

Wow, that's depressing. I would've thought the value would be higher than that.

b.goforth · 10-06-2006, 01:15 PM

sensei,
take a look at some of the auction sites, i think they are bring a little more than the blue book shows. at texas gunshows they will usually bring at least $150 in 75% and more in better condition.

polishshooter you are thinking about the model 939 or 940 with the swing-out cylinder. the model 949 is a rod ejecting western style.
bill

kdmack481 · 08-20-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sensei

I have a H & R Model 949 Revolver 22 Caliber which is in excellent shape. Looks like brand new but has probably had some rounds through it at one point. Mechanism works flawlessly.

What would something like this be worth?

Jim Hauff · 08-20-2011, 11:33 PM

Low $50 - High $300

jamesjo · 08-21-2011, 11:43 AM

kdmack,

Here's a pic of my model 949, 1980 manufacture.
I've had it a couple years, bought it LNIB.
I don't have my records available right now, but, I paid around $ 300 for mine.

Here's a couple more model 949's.
Nebraska Centennial commemoratives, # 100, & 118 of 300.
One is mine, the other is my brother's.
Paid a little more for these!

Jim Hauff · 08-21-2011, 01:33 PM

Jim,
I simply love those Nebraska Centennials - superb examples of H&Rs.

jamesjo · 08-21-2011, 05:51 PM

Jim,
Didn't realize you were such a fan.
If I ever get out of here, I'll try and send you some GOOD pics.

BTW, check out your post on RFC, my brother and maybe 1 other person posted info for your research there.
Later
Jim

10-06-2006, 07:13 AM	#1
Sensei Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 34	H & R Model 949 22 Cal I have a H & R Model 949 Revolver 22 Caliber which is in excellent shape. Looks like brand new but has probably had some rounds through it at one point. Mechanism works flawlessly. What would something like this be worth? -->

10-06-2006, 07:23 AM	#2
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,860	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal I used to own one, at least I THINK it was a 949 (is that the blued 9 shot with a bull barrel and adjustible sights?) if I remember right I only paid like $125 for it new, but that was about 20 years ago! In fact, I have been looking for one again at shows, and have been unable to locate any for sale! HKS even made "speedloaders" for it, if it's the same model I'm thinking about.... I'm not sure there is any collectors interest in them, but like I said, you don't see too many of them around, so evidently anyone that owns one is keeping it... It was a good decent, fairly accurate revolver, with a tolerable DA pull, that I regret selling...I occasionally carry my Ruger 22/45 when I go fishing, and always think when I am that maybe a revolver with "snake shot" in every other chamber would be a better choice... Just a WAG, but it HAS to be worth at least $150 to $200 in decent condition....but maybe somebody else can give you the actual current "Blue Book" price, mine is a couple of years old... __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living.

10-06-2006, 07:27 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal OK.....here you go. Blue Book value for an H&R Model 949: 100% - $115 98% - $100 95% - $85 90% - $70

10-06-2006, 01:15 PM	#5
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal sensei, take a look at some of the auction sites, i think they are bring a little more than the blue book shows. at texas gunshows they will usually bring at least $150 in 75% and more in better condition. polishshooter you are thinking about the model 939 or 940 with the swing-out cylinder. the model 949 is a rod ejecting western style. 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

08-20-2011, 11:33 PM	#7
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal Low $50 - High $300 __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

08-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#8
jamesjo V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 438	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal kdmack, Here's a pic of my model 949, 1980 manufacture. I've had it a couple years, bought it LNIB. I don't have my records available right now, but, I paid around $ 300 for mine. Here's a couple more model 949's. Nebraska Centennial commemoratives, # 100, & 118 of 300. One is mine, the other is my brother's. Paid a little more for these! Last edited by jamesjo; 08-21-2011 at 11:46 AM..

08-21-2011, 01:33 PM	#9
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal Jim, I simply love those Nebraska Centennials - superb examples of H&Rs. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

08-21-2011, 05:51 PM	#10
jamesjo V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 438	Re: H & R Model 949 22 Cal Jim, Didn't realize you were such a fan. If I ever get out of here, I'll try and send you some GOOD pics. BTW, check out your post on RFC, my brother and maybe 1 other person posted info for your research there. Later Jim Last edited by jamesjo; 08-21-2011 at 07:12 PM..