H & R Handyman - The Firearms Forum

ibigdog · 02-22-2008, 10:01 AM

I have a friend with a older firearm H & R 410 Handyman with pistol grip
and 10 or 12 inch barrel.
What is the history and what could it be worth.
Thank you

wonderwhippet · 02-22-2008, 12:46 PM

It's called a Harrington and Richardson Handy-Gun. It is considered a short barreled shotgun under NFA regulations, and is illegal to own unless registered with the ATF. Registration for this firearm has been discontinued, and it cannot be made legal. According to the law, it must be turned in for destruction.

b.goforth · 02-22-2008, 12:56 PM

i recomend you get a copy of ned schwing's "standard catalog of firearm" he has a three page article about the "H&R Handy Gun". the handy gun is calssified as a NFA firearm by the ATF and must be registered, but no new registrationa are allow. the law that put the handy gun is this classification went into effect about 1934.

some model of the handy gun are very valuable but only if already resistered. the handy gun was manufactured between 1924 and 1933 in 410 and 28 guage. the most common is the 410 version. these in excellent condition will usually bring $500+ but only if already registered.
bill

Dad's Girl · 05-09-2012, 11:36 PM

How do you find out if a gun has been registered? ... I am trying to figure out the worth of a gun I just inherited. ~ thanks

Bill DeShivs · 05-10-2012, 02:52 AM

There should be a tax stamp (literally, a stamp-like a postage stamp) and accompanying federal paperwork. If this can not be found, you can inquire of the BATFE. Be prepared to forfeit the gun if they can't find the registration paperwork.
Better yet, have a lawyer deal with the BATFE. Then, you are protected.
If you don't possess the barrel along with the frame, the unregistered gun is not illegal.

02-22-2008, 10:01 AM	#1
ibigdog Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	H & R Handyman I have a friend with a older firearm H & R 410 Handyman with pistol grip and 10 or 12 inch barrel. What is the history and what could it be worth. Thank you -->

02-22-2008, 12:46 PM	#2
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,583	Re: H & R Handyman It's called a Harrington and Richardson Handy-Gun. It is considered a short barreled shotgun under NFA regulations, and is illegal to own unless registered with the ATF. Registration for this firearm has been discontinued, and it cannot be made legal. According to the law, it must be turned in for destruction.

02-22-2008, 12:56 PM	#3
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: H & R Handyman i recomend you get a copy of ned schwing's "standard catalog of firearm" he has a three page article about the "H&R Handy Gun". the handy gun is calssified as a NFA firearm by the ATF and must be registered, but no new registrationa are allow. the law that put the handy gun is this classification went into effect about 1934. some model of the handy gun are very valuable but only if already resistered. the handy gun was manufactured between 1924 and 1933 in 410 and 28 guage. the most common is the 410 version. these in excellent condition will usually bring $500+ but only if already registered. 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

05-09-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
Dad's Girl Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	Re: H & R Handyman How do you find out if a gun has been registered? ... I am trying to figure out the worth of a gun I just inherited. ~ thanks

05-10-2012, 02:52 AM	#5
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,467	Re: H & R Handyman There should be a tax stamp (literally, a stamp-like a postage stamp) and accompanying federal paperwork. If this can not be found, you can inquire of the BATFE. Be prepared to forfeit the gun if they can't find the registration paperwork. Better yet, have a lawyer deal with the BATFE. Then, you are protected. If you don't possess the barrel along with the frame, the unregistered gun is not illegal. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com Last edited by Bill DeShivs; 05-10-2012 at 02:57 AM..