One For Jim Hauff - The Firearms Forum

StoneChimney · 01-08-2012, 08:15 PM

Just picked this up at the show this weekend. H&R Auto-Ejecting 3rd Model, all standard, but in truly exceptional condition. .38 SW x 5 shots. SN under top strap 257987.

I make this as 1910.

StoneChimney · 01-13-2012, 11:08 AM

Jim, do you agree with DOM?

Hawg · 01-13-2012, 11:40 AM

That is a nice one fer sure.

Jim Hauff · 01-13-2012, 12:23 PM

Stone,
1910 seems reasonable for that piece. The serial number falls into a hole in my collection - does it have a two date top rib stamp? (Aug. 6th 89 Oct. 8, 95). Or no patent dates, simply the manufacturer and address with MASS. (no spelled out). First is a 2nd Variation 1909-12, latter is a 3rd Variation (1913=15). The variations are often identical physically and can only be told by barrel stamping.

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StoneChimney · 01-16-2012, 05:49 AM

Rib stamping is exactly the same as pictured. Thanks!

Jim Hauff · 01-16-2012, 08:59 AM

Stone,
Aye 1910 it is, 2nd Variation.

StoneChimney · 01-17-2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks, Jim. Putting this one back in the cabinet.

Jim Hauff · 01-17-2012, 10:06 AM

You're welcome. It looks to be in pretty darn good shape.

01-08-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	One For Jim Hauff Just picked this up at the show this weekend. H&R Auto-Ejecting 3rd Model, all standard, but in truly exceptional condition. .38 SW x 5 shots. SN under top strap 257987. I make this as 1910. Attached Images __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website! -->

01-13-2012, 11:08 AM	#2
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: One For Jim Hauff Jim, do you agree with DOM? __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

01-13-2012, 11:40 AM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,583	Re: One For Jim Hauff That is a nice one fer sure.

01-13-2012, 12:23 PM	#4
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: One For Jim Hauff Stone, 1910 seems reasonable for that piece. The serial number falls into a hole in my collection - does it have a two date top rib stamp? (Aug. 6th 89 Oct. 8, 95). Or no patent dates, simply the manufacturer and address with MASS. (no spelled out). First is a 2nd Variation 1909-12, latter is a 3rd Variation (1913=15). The variations are often identical physically and can only be told by barrel stamping. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie Last edited by Jim Hauff; 01-13-2012 at 12:28 PM..

01-16-2012, 05:49 AM	#5
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: One For Jim Hauff Rib stamping is exactly the same as pictured. Thanks! __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

01-16-2012, 08:59 AM	#6
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: One For Jim Hauff Stone, Aye 1910 it is, 2nd Variation. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

01-17-2012, 07:38 AM	#7
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: One For Jim Hauff Thanks, Jim. Putting this one back in the cabinet. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

01-17-2012, 10:06 AM	#8
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: One For Jim Hauff You're welcome. It looks to be in pretty darn good shape. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie