H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot - The Firearms Forum

colsar · 08-18-2012, 01:14 PM

I have a Harrington & Richardson revolver I got from my Grandfather. I searched the forums and did not find a match for this one to figure out the model and age.

Top break
6 digit Serial number (330xxx) is under the cylinder AND the bottom of the hand grip (they match)
5 shot revolver
5" barrel
Pearl Grips

Thanks,
Joe

colsar · 11-11-2012, 04:19 PM

hrf · 11-11-2012, 05:53 PM

Hi colsar,

You are not being deliberately ignored: It's because we don't know, and there are no good published H&R references yet.

Experts Bill Goforth and Jim Hauff have both passed away, and the H&R book they jointly prepared is supposedly pending publication, but until then your best source are the past replies by Bill and Jim on this board.

colsar · 11-12-2012, 09:07 AM

HRF,

Thanks for the reply! I'm saddened to hear about the loss of the forum experts and am glad they were able to collaborate on a a book together. I dug around pretty good before posting and couldn't quite pin this one down.

I will continue to search.

Thanks again,
Joe

Old Gun Guy · 11-12-2012, 10:10 AM

colsar,
I believe that you have an automatic ejecting, third model, third variation manufactured in 1913-1915. It designed for modern smokeless powder cartridges.
It is in very nice condition, and would bring $225.00 +/- on the major gun auction sites. Although H&R offered MOP grips as a factory upgrade, I believe the ones shown are aftermarket due to the fact that they don't fit exactly as they should.
I hope my info is correct.
Old Gun Guy

colsar · 11-12-2012, 04:50 PM

Thanks Old Gun Guy!

08-18-2012, 01:14 PM	#1
colsar Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot I have a Harrington & Richardson revolver I got from my Grandfather. I searched the forums and did not find a match for this one to figure out the model and age. Top break 6 digit Serial number (330xxx) is under the cylinder AND the bottom of the hand grip (they match) 5 shot revolver 5" barrel Pearl Grips Thanks, Joe --> Last edited by colsar; 08-18-2012 at 02:34 PM.. Reason: added pics

11-11-2012, 04:19 PM	#2
colsar Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Re: H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot bump

11-11-2012, 05:53 PM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,308	Re: H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot Hi colsar, You are not being deliberately ignored: It's because we don't know, and there are no good published H&R references yet. Experts Bill Goforth and Jim Hauff have both passed away, and the H&R book they jointly prepared is supposedly pending publication, but until then your best source are the past replies by Bill and Jim on this board.

11-12-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
colsar Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Re: H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot HRF, Thanks for the reply! I'm saddened to hear about the loss of the forum experts and am glad they were able to collaborate on a a book together. I dug around pretty good before posting and couldn't quite pin this one down. I will continue to search. Thanks again, Joe

11-12-2012, 10:10 AM	#5
Old Gun Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: N. Utah Contributor Posts: 489	Re: H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot colsar, I believe that you have an automatic ejecting, third model, third variation manufactured in 1913-1915. It designed for modern smokeless powder cartridges. It is in very nice condition, and would bring $225.00 +/- on the major gun auction sites. Although H&R offered MOP grips as a factory upgrade, I believe the ones shown are aftermarket due to the fact that they don't fit exactly as they should. I hope my info is correct. Old Gun Guy

11-12-2012, 04:50 PM	#6
colsar Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	Re: H&R Identification 38 Top Break 5 shot Thanks Old Gun Guy!