H&R Model 900 info please. - The Firearms Forum

mpdc3870 · 09-12-2005, 12:16 PM

Hey guys,
I inherited a .22 H&R Model 900 that used to be my grandfathers when he ran trap lines up in PA. It's got a 6" barrel, and a 9 shot cylinder which rotates completely out of the frame for loading/unloading. It's got yellowed plastic grips, but they easily may have been cream or ivory colored at an earlier time. It's got a fixed blade up front and receiver notch for a rear sight. It cycles like a charm, and was easily putting scores of 22LR into a 2" circle at 25yds from a rested position. Was outshooting my Dad's brand new Ruger Singlesix in 22WMR...by a considerable margin. The barrel is stamped "MODEL 900 .22 CAL." Underneath is "H&R Inc., Worc., Mass USA" Serial number on the bottom of the grip is Y16755. Any background you guys could give would be great. Age / Value, etc. Also, it says .22 CAL, but doesn't specify Short, LR or anything else. The cylinder looks long enough to chamber WMR, but I dont know if it is designed for those.
Thanks again.

wonderwhippet · 09-12-2005, 01:43 PM

Your pistol was manufactured between 1962 and 1973, and that's about as close as I can get. It has a book value as follows:

Excellent $100
Very Good $90
Fair $60
Poor $40

b.goforth · 09-13-2005, 12:28 PM

wonderwhippet, has given you good advise on the value. the years of manufacture were actually 1962-1974 (this information is taken from actual H&R catalogs). the 'Y' letter code was used in the year 1962 which confirms the catalog information as being new in 1962. the model 900 is chambered for either the short, long or long rifle rimfire but do not attempt to try to rechamber for 22 WRF or the 22 magnum. bore diameter is different for this two rounds. the 22 WRF round was still being manufactured in 1962 but was considered obselete and was actually chambered in a couple of prewar model H&R handguns but was never offered in the 900.

the model 900 was H&Rs attempt to improve upon the model 922 which has the pull pin cylinder release. but economic being what they are the cost of milling the cut on the left side of the frame was almost the same as the one needed for the model 929 with the swingout cylinder. the model 900 was replaced by the model it replaced, the 922 was put back into production in 1975 and stayed in production until 1986 when the original H&R company closed its doors.
bill

mpdc3870 · 09-14-2005, 09:00 AM

Great info, thanks for your help.

09-12-2005, 12:16 PM	#1
mpdc3870 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 53	H&R Model 900 info please. Hey guys, I inherited a .22 H&R Model 900 that used to be my grandfathers when he ran trap lines up in PA. It's got a 6" barrel, and a 9 shot cylinder which rotates completely out of the frame for loading/unloading. It's got yellowed plastic grips, but they easily may have been cream or ivory colored at an earlier time. It's got a fixed blade up front and receiver notch for a rear sight. It cycles like a charm, and was easily putting scores of 22LR into a 2" circle at 25yds from a rested position. Was outshooting my Dad's brand new Ruger Singlesix in 22WMR...by a considerable margin. The barrel is stamped "MODEL 900 .22 CAL." Underneath is "H&R Inc., Worc., Mass USA" Serial number on the bottom of the grip is Y16755. Any background you guys could give would be great. Age / Value, etc. Also, it says .22 CAL, but doesn't specify Short, LR or anything else. The cylinder looks long enough to chamber WMR, but I dont know if it is designed for those. Thanks again. __________________ Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid. -->

09-12-2005, 01:43 PM	#2
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585	Re: H&R Model 900 info please. Your pistol was manufactured between 1962 and 1973, and that's about as close as I can get. It has a book value as follows: Excellent $100 Very Good $90 Fair $60 Poor $40

09-13-2005, 12:28 PM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: H&R Model 900 info please. wonderwhippet, has given you good advise on the value. the years of manufacture were actually 1962-1974 (this information is taken from actual H&R catalogs). the 'Y' letter code was used in the year 1962 which confirms the catalog information as being new in 1962. the model 900 is chambered for either the short, long or long rifle rimfire but do not attempt to try to rechamber for 22 WRF or the 22 magnum. bore diameter is different for this two rounds. the 22 WRF round was still being manufactured in 1962 but was considered obselete and was actually chambered in a couple of prewar model H&R handguns but was never offered in the 900. the model 900 was H&Rs attempt to improve upon the model 922 which has the pull pin cylinder release. but economic being what they are the cost of milling the cut on the left side of the frame was almost the same as the one needed for the model 929 with the swingout cylinder. the model 900 was replaced by the model it replaced, the 922 was put back into production in 1975 and stayed in production until 1986 when the original H&R company closed its doors. bill Last edited by b.goforth; 09-13-2005 at 12:38 PM..

09-14-2005, 09:00 AM	#4
mpdc3870 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 53	Re: H&R Model 900 info please. Great info, thanks for your help. __________________ Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid.