Harrington and Richardson 16ga. - The Firearms Forum

danspan101 · 08-22-2006, 06:38 PM

Hi, I've come across my late Granfather's shotgun and am looking for some info on it. It is a 16 ga. single with a hammer. On top it reads 'MADE IN USA 16 GA. CHOKE' (what type of choke?). On the side, 'TOPPER M48 Harrington and Richardson Arms Co.' The serial number appears to be I 42 66, or possibly
I 42166. Really, I'd just like to know how old it is, what type of choke it has, and it would be interesting to know it's value.
Thanks!

southernshooter · 08-22-2006, 09:30 PM

Welcome Danspan
The H&R Model 48 was made in between 1946 and 1957. They have either a M or F choke
Exc. shape $150
Good shape $110

Pistolenschutze · 08-23-2006, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danspan101

(what type of choke?).

Almost certainly a full, Dan. Nearly all those old singles, like the Winchester Mod 37, for example, came with full choke barrels.

b.goforth · 08-23-2006, 07:47 PM

the actually manufacture era of the H&R model 48 was 1943 thru 1956. H&R used the "I" letter code in 1948. according to the 1948 catalog gauges available were 12, 16, 20 & 410. barrel bengths available were 26, 28 &30 inches with the 28 & 30 inch being full choked and the 26 inch being modified choked. dealer price in 1948 was $21.50.

this is a kind of unique shotgun, a model 48 manufactured in 1948.
bill

bsmarinez · 11-11-2007, 12:14 PM

I have just "home restored" my inherited (was my Dad's) "H" (1947) M48 16g...if you haven't fired your's yet LOL hold it tight...little bit of a kick to it. Mine says full choke on it and has the 30" barrel. From what I have read across other sights...street value is around 100.00.

confederedneck · 01-25-2009, 09:54 AM

This is great info! I've also got my grandfathers old H&R Topper M48 16 ga. and have often wondered about the choke and year made! The serial# is G16***. With the #'s already listed it would seem safe to assume that mine was manufactured in 1946. It also has a 30" barrel, would this mean it is full choke? It's in very good shape and I would like to get it cleaned up and shoot worthy.

b.goforth · 01-25-2009, 04:08 PM

yes, G letter code was used in 1946.

MODEL 48 TOPPER (FIRST USE OF TOPPER NAME)-----------1943-1956
Single Barrel, Top Lever Break Open Action, Rebounding Hammer, Self Adjusting Barrel Latch, Auto-Ejector, Three Piece Take Down (Snap On Forearm), 12, 16, 20 Gauges (2¾ inch Chambers) & 410 Bore (3 inch chamber), Barrel Lengths 26 to 32 inches Choked Full Or Modified, Finish Case Hardened Frame & Blue Barrel, Pistol Griped Walnut Butt-Stock & Semi Beaver-Tail Forearm (oil Finished), Hard Rubber Butt-Plate, Butt-Stock Length of Pull 13 ½ inches, Drop: at Comb 1¾ inches at Heel 2½ inches, Overall Lengths 41 to 47 inches.
VALUE: 100%=$150 60%=$65

bill

confederedneck · 01-25-2009, 08:33 PM

Thank you for the info, it's much appreciated

08-22-2006, 06:38 PM	#1
danspan101 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	Harrington and Richardson 16ga. Hi, I've come across my late Granfather's shotgun and am looking for some info on it. It is a 16 ga. single with a hammer. On top it reads 'MADE IN USA 16 GA. CHOKE' (what type of choke?). On the side, 'TOPPER M48 Harrington and Richardson Arms Co.' The serial number appears to be I 42 66, or possibly I 42166. Really, I'd just like to know how old it is, what type of choke it has, and it would be interesting to know it's value. Thanks! -->

08-22-2006, 09:30 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Harrington and Richardson 16ga. Welcome Danspan The H&R Model 48 was made in between 1946 and 1957. They have either a M or F choke Exc. shape $150 Good shape $110 __________________ Only you can see this

08-23-2006, 07:47 PM	#4
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Harrington and Richardson 16ga. the actually manufacture era of the H&R model 48 was 1943 thru 1956. H&R used the "I" letter code in 1948. according to the 1948 catalog gauges available were 12, 16, 20 & 410. barrel bengths available were 26, 28 &30 inches with the 28 & 30 inch being full choked and the 26 inch being modified choked. dealer price in 1948 was $21.50. this is a kind of unique shotgun, a model 48 manufactured in 1948. 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; 08-23-2006 at 07:50 PM..

11-11-2007, 12:14 PM	#5
bsmarinez Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Harrington and Richardson 16ga. I have just "home restored" my inherited (was my Dad's) "H" (1947) M48 16g...if you haven't fired your's yet LOL hold it tight...little bit of a kick to it. Mine says full choke on it and has the 30" barrel. From what I have read across other sights...street value is around 100.00.

01-25-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
confederedneck Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fla Posts: 8	Re: Harrington and Richardson 16ga. This is great info! I've also got my grandfathers old H&R Topper M48 16 ga. and have often wondered about the choke and year made! The serial# is G16**. With the #'s already listed it would seem safe to assume that mine was manufactured in 1946. It also has a 30" barrel, would this mean it is full choke? It's in very good shape and I would like to get it cleaned up and shoot worthy. Last edited by confederedneck; 01-25-2009 at 02:51 PM..*

01-25-2009, 04:08 PM	#7
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Harrington and Richardson 16ga. yes, G letter code was used in 1946. MODEL 48 TOPPER (FIRST USE OF TOPPER NAME)-----------1943-1956 Single Barrel, Top Lever Break Open Action, Rebounding Hammer, Self Adjusting Barrel Latch, Auto-Ejector, Three Piece Take Down (Snap On Forearm), 12, 16, 20 Gauges (2¾ inch Chambers) & 410 Bore (3 inch chamber), Barrel Lengths 26 to 32 inches Choked Full Or Modified, Finish Case Hardened Frame & Blue Barrel, Pistol Griped Walnut Butt-Stock & Semi Beaver-Tail Forearm (oil Finished), Hard Rubber Butt-Plate, Butt-Stock Length of Pull 13 ½ inches, Drop: at Comb 1¾ inches at Heel 2½ inches, Overall Lengths 41 to 47 inches. VALUE: 100%=$150 60%=$65 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

01-25-2009, 08:33 PM	#8
confederedneck Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fla Posts: 8	Re: Harrington and Richardson 16ga. Thank you for the info, it's much appreciated Last edited by confederedneck; 01-25-2009 at 08:34 PM..