Hello H&R revolver fans.
My grandfather-in-law's pistol is stamped:
Top of barrel
SAFETY HAMMER
DOUBLE ACTION
Left side of barrel
H&R ARMS COMPANY
WORCHESTER MASS USA
38 S&W CTGE
Bottom of butt strap
16427
Grip strap under left grip panel
16427
Barrel length
2" + 1/2" frame
Hammer spring
Flat leaf
My understanding from reading this site is that it is post 1904 and is safe for modern .38S&W cartridges. Can anyone help me close in on an approximate date of manufacture?
Also, can the spurless hammer of the SAFETY HAMMER model be replaced with the spured hammer of the AMERICAN? It would make single action more comfortable.
Thanks
My grandfather-in-law's pistol is stamped:
Top of barrel
SAFETY HAMMER
DOUBLE ACTION
Left side of barrel
H&R ARMS COMPANY
WORCHESTER MASS USA
38 S&W CTGE
Bottom of butt strap
16427
Grip strap under left grip panel
16427
Barrel length
2" + 1/2" frame
Hammer spring
Flat leaf
My understanding from reading this site is that it is post 1904 and is safe for modern .38S&W cartridges. Can anyone help me close in on an approximate date of manufacture?
Also, can the spurless hammer of the SAFETY HAMMER model be replaced with the spured hammer of the AMERICAN? It would make single action more comfortable.
Thanks
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