Keep checking back. Our resident expert on H&R's, Bill Goforth ("World's Greatest Expert On H&R's"....he's literally writing the book on 'em), should be along shortly and can tell you everything worth knowing on your gun.
H&R used the letter codes "AY" in 1982. model 999's of this era appear on the auction sites quite often and depending on condition will usually bring between $200 (60%) to $300 plus (like new in the box). H&R revolvers of the 1960's 70's and 80's are valued more for their ability as a shooter than collectors staus.
bill
I'm also looking for some info on the Sportsman. My wife and I recently moved into her grandmothers house after she passed away. I found the revolver in her sock drawer and I know nothing about it...I don't even know if it's ever been fired. This will actually be the first gun I've owned. The serial number is AU147710.
joe,
H&R used the "AU" letter codes in 1980. this will be a good first handgun, ammo is inexpensive so your can practice alot and the model 999 is easy to shoot, operate and accurate.
bill
My late Uncle favored the H&R for road hunting, from his truck; he shot at least three starboard side windows out of it, with the revolver, of which I am certain, because I was sitting in the truck, next to the windows, when they exploded, from his shots!
Just the same, I have 'fetched' a lot of gamebirds, and such, for that old hillbilly, and deer, as well, that fell to that .22 revolver, and they all made good table fare.
Uncle Kink liked his a lot; It's in my safe, today.
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