Information about an H&R 28ga Shot gun - The Firearms Forum

Ragtime · 11-25-2010, 12:18 AM

My Father in law had this 28 ga double barrel shot gun. It appears to be a youth or woman's size, with exposed hammers. I have looked at many gun shows, gun value books, Antique gun books, and asked at several gun shops, but none have seen one like it. I am not sure if it is just an old cheap shotgun, or a real prize. The blueing is gone, with some blemishes. The Serial number is 4 digit 21XX with Harrington Richardson Arms Co. Worcester Mass USA Pat FEB. 27. )(
Any ideas? It is a family piece, so not for sale, but would like an idea for conversation or insurance purposes.

Thanks

b.goforth · 11-26-2010, 01:57 PM

a desireable collectors item. even those in not so great of condition are worth something.

SMALL BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN--------------1909-1919
Double Barrel Side by Side, Side Lock Action with Exposed Hammers, English Styled Checkered Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock & Fore-end Lock-Plate Removed by a Single Screw, Barrels are made of Decarbonized Steel Right choked Modified and Left full Choked, Double Triggers, Rebounding Hammers, Coil Springs used thru out, Cross Bolt Barrel Locking, Forged Steel Frame Case-hardened, Barrels Browned,
1909-1916 20, 28 Gauges & 44 Caliber Shot, Barrel Lengths 26 & 28 inches, Weight 5 ¼ to 6 ¼ Pounds
1917-1919 20, 28, 14mm Gauges, 410/44 Bore (2 ½ inch Shells), Barrel Lengths 26 & 28 inches, Weight 5¼ to 6¼ Pounds
VALUE: Very seldom see for sale. 95% $1500 60% $800

Ragtime · 11-26-2010, 07:27 PM

Thank you very much. You are the first I have encountered with any idea of it's history or worth. I really appreciate your response...

11-25-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
Ragtime Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2	Information about an H&R 28ga Shot gun My Father in law had this 28 ga double barrel shot gun. It appears to be a youth or woman's size, with exposed hammers. I have looked at many gun shows, gun value books, Antique gun books, and asked at several gun shops, but none have seen one like it. I am not sure if it is just an old cheap shotgun, or a real prize. The blueing is gone, with some blemishes. The Serial number is 4 digit 21XX with Harrington Richardson Arms Co. Worcester Mass USA Pat FEB. 27. )( Any ideas? It is a family piece, so not for sale, but would like an idea for conversation or insurance purposes. Thanks -->

11-26-2010, 01:57 PM	#2
b.goforth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston, tx Posts: 3,174	Re: Information about an H&R 28ga Shot gun a desireable collectors item. even those in not so great of condition are worth something. SMALL BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN--------------1909-1919 Double Barrel Side by Side, Side Lock Action with Exposed Hammers, English Styled Checkered Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock & Fore-end Lock-Plate Removed by a Single Screw, Barrels are made of Decarbonized Steel Right choked Modified and Left full Choked, Double Triggers, Rebounding Hammers, Coil Springs used thru out, Cross Bolt Barrel Locking, Forged Steel Frame Case-hardened, Barrels Browned, 1909-1916 20, 28 Gauges & 44 Caliber Shot, Barrel Lengths 26 & 28 inches, Weight 5 ¼ to 6 ¼ Pounds 1917-1919 20, 28, 14mm Gauges, 410/44 Bore (2 ½ inch Shells), Barrel Lengths 26 & 28 inches, Weight 5¼ to 6¼ Pounds VALUE: Very seldom see for sale. 95% $1500 60% $800 __________________ 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

11-26-2010, 07:27 PM	#3
Ragtime Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2	Re: Information about an H&R 28ga Shot gun Thank you very much. You are the first I have encountered with any idea of it's history or worth. I really appreciate your response...