American Double Action - The Firearms Forum

rpina · 11-08-2009, 12:41 PM

I have recieved a H & R 38 from my father. I am wondering how to go about finding the value, the age and if it is possible to refurbish it. I have no intentions to use it but just to it to a collection. I have the serial number on the butt. Any ideas? Thanks, Robert

woolleyworm · 11-08-2009, 12:53 PM

pics and at least a partial S/n, then we can give you some decent info.

most likely not a high dollar collectible, so probably ok to refurb if you just want to keep it around as a family keepsake. Can not possibly give any age data without a s/n.

Welcome to TFF, hope you'll find it of interest here.

rpina · 11-08-2009, 01:11 PM

great...s/n is to the best I can read...
54400

minmal rust with handle a little beat up...still cocks and barrel comes out and turns with no problem...thanks for you help...Robert

b.goforth · 11-08-2009, 03:39 PM

the difference between the H&R american double action first (black powder)and the american double action second model (smokeless powder) is the caliiber markings on the left side of the barrel. the first model has several different series of serial number while the second model only has one.

so a picture or a full description of all markings and where they are found is needed to first determine which model you have.

bill

11-08-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
rpina Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	American Double Action I have recieved a H & R 38 from my father. I am wondering how to go about finding the value, the age and if it is possible to refurbish it. I have no intentions to use it but just to it to a collection. I have the serial number on the butt. Any ideas? Thanks, Robert -->

11-08-2009, 12:53 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: American Double Action pics and at least a partial S/n, then we can give you some decent info. most likely not a high dollar collectible, so probably ok to refurb if you just want to keep it around as a family keepsake. Can not possibly give any age data without a s/n. Welcome to TFF, hope you'll find it of interest here. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-08-2009, 01:11 PM	#3
rpina Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Re: American Double Action great...s/n is to the best I can read... 54400 minmal rust with handle a little beat up...still cocks and barrel comes out and turns with no problem...thanks for you help...Robert

11-08-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: American Double Action the difference between the H&R american double action first (black powder)and the american double action second model (smokeless powder) is the caliiber markings on the left side of the barrel. the first model has several different series of serial number while the second model only has one. so a picture or a full description of all markings and where they are found is needed to first determine which model you have. 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