H&R 922 early model with flat spring.

[cyknight]

Hey all, been a long time. Sorry I hadn't been on to help; I really appreciate what I'd been given here!

I'm sure it's been asked a million times, but does anyone have a schematic or cut-away of the early model H&R 922 with flat spring? I've got one on the bench doing a restoration for a customer, and while we've almost got it done, I still would like confirmation on parts placement via either of the above mentioned. I've exhausted all of my gunsmithing and parts books, along with pretty much the entire Internet trying to find one. If you can help, please do; I'd be forever grateful.
Thanks!
Dewey
Diamond B Gunsmithing.

[dustydog]

Dang!someone else that isn't afraid to work on H&R revolvers!I don't have any manuals to cover the model,but would suggest the blowup at gunpartscorp.If you have any problaems,give me a holler.

[cyknight]

Thanks for the reply dustydog. The only schematic I found at gunpartscorp was for the newer model, with the coil mainspring and guide rod. While there are definitely some similarities, there are significant differences. As to not being afraid to work on them; this is the first one I've had to deal with, and she's beautiful once again! No problems working on it; it's much easier than fitting parts into the old Third Model Safety Hammer IJ that my son and I have, boy, that thing was a real stinker! My son did find a complete parts assortment in an on-line auction; the photo was just what I needed for confirmation of a part (I ordered some from gunpartscorp today). Just wish I could find a schematic, doesn't seem to exist!

[dustydog]

Yeah,the last one I remember seeing was in a 1968 Numrich cataloge!Just remember that all the parts do fit SMOOTHLY,and check the OAL and position on your mainspring and cock it gently when checking the action.Had to make a few of the springs over the years,and they can be a pain.

[cyknight]

Yup, have made a few springs and things myself over the years. I did find an old parts list and group photo. that helped too. The trigger spring lays into the trigger guard very similar (in fact almost identical) to the Iver Johnson. I didn't mean to sound like I was bad-mouthing the IJ; in fact, I enjoy shooting it. When we got it, it was in a million pieces, literally a collection of parts in an old cigar box. The lifter was broken completely in two, the hand spring was broken, and the frame was badly rusted and pitted. Looks almost new now. We gave it a very light bluing to keep the time span real, cleaned and lubed her up, and other than a fairly heavy trigger pull, she shoots great. I do use .32 ACP in her though, holy crap, the cost of .32 S&W ammo. is beyond Pluto in price! Hope that changes some day. Hopefully too I can find some moon clips for it, to make extraction of the ACP rounds a bit easier. BTW, we still use the old cigar box as the IJ's personal "coffin"! Thanks for the support.

[dustydog]

Originally Posted by cyknight

Yup, have made a few springs and things myself over the years. I did find an old parts list and group photo. that helped too. The trigger spring lays into the trigger guard very similar (in fact almost identical) to the Iver Johnson. I didn't mean to sound like I was bad-mouthing the IJ; in fact, I enjoy shooting it. When we got it, it was in a million pieces, literally a collection of parts in an old cigar box. The lifter was broken completely in two, the hand spring was broken, and the frame was badly rusted and pitted. Looks almost new now. We gave it a very light bluing to keep the time span real, cleaned and lubed her up, and other than a fairly heavy trigger pull, she shoots great. I do use .32 ACP in her though, holy crap, the cost of .32 S&W ammo. is beyond Pluto in price! Hope that changes some day. Hopefully too I can find some moon clips for it, to make extraction of the ACP rounds a bit easier. BTW, we still use the old cigar box as the IJ's personal "coffin"! Thanks for the support.

Would really advise against the .32 ACP!I use lead bullets only in these old girls,including my pre-war Sportsman that I use for target.Also,the pressure difference can stretch your frame over time.The cost problem was not the easiest fix,but made myself a "lee loader" for .32 S&W.Not that fancy a bit of turning,case hardened the surfaces,polished the inside with emery and scotchbrite.Made it just long enough that the bullet or ball(I sometimes load the cases with FFFFG,yep 4 F,and buckshot) will get a good crimp when you tap it down.Can get 20-25 loads per case,and that is where the money runs in .32 S&W.

[cyknight]

I appreciate your concern about the ACP; I don't recommend it either. I haven't put prolly 20 rounds through it since getting her running again; she's more of a looker than a shooter. Cool idea on the home-made loader, post pix if you have any, I'd like to see them! As for 4F... really??? Man, I bet you worked those loads up VERY slowly and carefully! How many grains per load? Which powder do you use? I've yet to get any .32 S&W brass, or rounds for that matter. I don't have a reloading press yet, but hope to soon. Maybe some day things will lighten up for gunowners (we have to hope, right?).