H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth - The Firearms Forum

Frmndan9 · 01-02-2011, 09:38 PM

I have a Harrington and Richardson Arms Co, Topper M48 from Worchester Mass. with Model #H57288. I would like to know how old it is and what it would be worth.

Jim Hauff · 01-03-2011, 08:31 AM

1947 production year ('H' prefix). Depending upon condition and gauge - RETAIL value will run between $50 for a poor example in 12 ga. up to as high as $175 in excellent/As new condition in 28 ga.

Frmndan9 · 01-03-2011, 02:54 PM

Its a 12 guage in pretty decent shape. Thank you for your reply.

Jim Hauff · 01-03-2011, 05:44 PM

Frmndan9,
You're welcome and thanks for thanking.

fuzzy0947@yahoo.com · 01-26-2011, 02:44 PM

i have a 20 guage h&r my father gave it to me when i was young he said it was my grandfathers its still in good shape wounder what it might be worth, & how old could it be.it has a j7060 on the barrel.

Jim Hauff · 01-26-2011, 04:18 PM

fuzzy,
'J' indicates manufacture in 1949. If it is the standard "Topper" single barrel, or equivalent - values will be pretty much the same as quoted above in post #2 - in 20 ga Mod choke (add about 10 bucks for full choke) poor to fair - $55 - $65 up to EXCELLENT $115 to $135 - higher if As NEW IN BOX w/ box and papers - add $25. Most sell for less than 90 bucks.

diablomortis · 10-27-2011, 06:30 PM

i am lookin at gettin a H&Rtopper model 12 ga serial number BB494544 not wantin to pay to much needs a firing pin and not sure what else

Jim Hauff · 10-27-2011, 06:43 PM

BB = 1984. These will "top out" around $130 in EXCELLENT condition - if it needs a firing pin and "some" other parts - I'd offer $60 and buy for $75 - but only IF, the wood and metal are in decent condition and not too badly worn or chipped, cracked etc. You can find NIB Topper SB-1 12 ga, on sale in the big box stores for $150 to $170.

diablomortis · 10-27-2011, 06:50 PM

where can i find a firing pin for it and is it a quality gun

Jim Hauff · 10-27-2011, 07:10 PM

Parts are available at www.e-gunparts.com - this is the Numrich/GPC site. Click on H then Harrington & Richardson then scroll down to shotguns and click on Topper or model 158. I'd go there and get the exact page for you - but I'm having a real slow down on my DSL tonight due to something and can't connect with that site.

The Topper models were/are utility grade shotguns. They are strongly made, have self-adjusting lock-up and fairly simple but robust actions. I'd say they are a good "quality" for the price - nothing fancy, but usable with hundreds of thousands sold and still being sold under the Remington / Marlin ownership.

diablomortis · 10-27-2011, 07:30 PM

thanks

Jim Hauff · 10-27-2011, 07:32 PM

You're welcome - thanks for thanking.

boskind · 07-02-2012, 12:52 PM

hi there!!

can someone maybe please tell me the age of an Topper M48 - I23379?

Sprint · 07-03-2012, 06:17 AM

boskind,

Your shotgun serial number indiates 1948 manufacture.

Sprint

01-02-2011, 09:38 PM	#1
Frmndan9 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth I have a Harrington and Richardson Arms Co, Topper M48 from Worchester Mass. with Model #H57288. I would like to know how old it is and what it would be worth. -->

01-03-2011, 02:54 PM	#3
Frmndan9 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth Its a 12 guage in pretty decent shape. Thank you for your reply.

01-03-2011, 05:44 PM	#4
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth Frmndan9, You're welcome and thanks for thanking. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

01-26-2011, 02:44 PM	#5
fuzzy0947@yahoo.com Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth i have a 20 guage h&r my father gave it to me when i was young he said it was my grandfathers its still in good shape wounder what it might be worth, & how old could it be.it has a j7060 on the barrel.

01-26-2011, 04:18 PM	#6
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth fuzzy, 'J' indicates manufacture in 1949. If it is the standard "Topper" single barrel, or equivalent - values will be pretty much the same as quoted above in post #2 - in 20 ga Mod choke (add about 10 bucks for full choke) poor to fair - $55 - $65 up to EXCELLENT $115 to $135 - higher if As NEW IN BOX w/ box and papers - add $25. Most sell for less than 90 bucks. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

01-03-2011, 08:31 AM	#2
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth 1947 production year ('H' prefix). Depending upon condition and gauge - RETAIL value will run between $50 for a poor example in 12 ga. up to as high as $175 in excellent/As new condition in 28 ga. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

10-27-2011, 06:30 PM	#7
diablomortis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth i am lookin at gettin a H&Rtopper model 12 ga serial number BB494544 not wantin to pay to much needs a firing pin and not sure what else

10-27-2011, 06:43 PM	#8
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth BB = 1984. These will "top out" around $130 in EXCELLENT condition - if it needs a firing pin and "some" other parts - I'd offer $60 and buy for $75 - but only IF, the wood and metal are in decent condition and not too badly worn or chipped, cracked etc. You can find NIB Topper SB-1 12 ga, on sale in the big box stores for $150 to $170. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

10-27-2011, 06:50 PM	#9
diablomortis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth where can i find a firing pin for it and is it a quality gun

10-27-2011, 07:10 PM	#10
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth Parts are available at www.e-gunparts.com - this is the Numrich/GPC site. Click on H then Harrington & Richardson then scroll down to shotguns and click on Topper or model 158. I'd go there and get the exact page for you - but I'm having a real slow down on my DSL tonight due to something and can't connect with that site. The Topper models were/are utility grade shotguns. They are strongly made, have self-adjusting lock-up and fairly simple but robust actions. I'd say they are a good "quality" for the price - nothing fancy, but usable with hundreds of thousands sold and still being sold under the Remington / Marlin ownership. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

10-27-2011, 07:30 PM	#11
diablomortis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth thanks

10-27-2011, 07:32 PM	#12
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth You're welcome - thanks for thanking. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

07-02-2012, 12:52 PM	#13
boskind Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth hi there!! can someone maybe please tell me the age of an Topper M48 - I23379?

07-03-2012, 06:17 AM	#14
Sprint Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 45	Re: H+R Topper M48. Age +Worth boskind, Your shotgun serial number indiates 1948 manufacture. Sprint