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An H&R Handy-Gun.
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The H&R Handy-Gun is a single-shot, breech-loading handgun produced from 1921 to 1934 by Harrington & Richardson. Two principal variants were produced; one with a rifled barrel and one smooth-bore.[1][2]
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The rifled-barrel variant was produced from 1930-1934 and it featured a 12¼' barrel. It was available in .22 WRF, .32-20 and possibly other centerfire cartridges.[1][3] Some guns were originally factory fitted with a wire stock. Production was halted with the passage of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA34). Rifled versions with a detachable wire stock are a short-barrel rifle under federal law and require registration. Pistols without the stock are exempt.[1]
It's hammer-less and only says 'Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. WORCESTER, MASS U.S.A.' On the top of the barrel. S&W CTGE' on the left side of the barrel. The serial number on the bottom of the grip is 181XXX. I know what all the markings on the barrel mean but not sure how to date the serial number. These are the only 3 markings I can find on the gun. Also I don't need a bunch. LSB#: 180604KM09 Make: Harrington and Richardson Model: The American Double Action Serial Number: 897 Year of Manufacture: 1888-1897 Caliber:.38 Smith & Wesson (Black Powder) Action Type: Single/Double Action with Pull Pin 5 Round Cylinder. Markings: The top strap is marked “THE AMERICAN / DOUBLE ACTION”. The left side of the grip frame is marked '897'.
The smooth-bore version was produced from 1921 to 1934 and sports an 8' or 12¼' barrel. The gun was available in .410-bore (most 2½') and 28-gauge.[1] After the passage of NFA34, the smooth-bore Handy-Gun was classed as an 'Any Other Weapon'.[1][4][5] Production halted after the passage of the act, after approximately 54,000 Handy-Guns had been produced.[1][3]
The serial number of my H&R revolver is AR37697. After 1940 letter codes were used to denote year of manufacture. Starting with A in 1940 and going to BC in 1986. H&R used the AR letter codes in 1977 (information from the 'Blue Book'). At the range I shot some CCI Mini-mag.22lr ammo, and some CCI Maxi-mag ammo from the WMR cylinder. In 1871, Gilbert Henderson Harrington and his uncle, Frank Wesson, formed a firearm manufacturing company that resulted in Harrington taking on a new partner, William Augustus Richardson. M1 Garand 1950 s Serial Numbers / Barrel Dates: snrange 592 X 214 23 KB: snbda 586 X 716 54 KB: snbdb 593 X 754 98 KB: snbdc 594 X 747 104 KB: snbdd 600 X 753. M1 Garand Serial Numbers By Month and Year. Following are the serial number blocks assigned to Springfield Armory and the two prime contractors.
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References[edit]
- ^ abcdefJerry Lee (2013). The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2013. p. 478. ISBN1440235430.
- ^Jerry Lee. 2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide. p. 512. ISBN1440216886.
- ^ abNorm Flayderman (2007). Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Values. pp. 272–273. ISBN089689455X.
- ^'Identification Firearms Section 9'. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
- ^'Firearms Curio & Relics List'. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
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Recently a local gun shop listed an H&R Model 733 revolver with 2.5' barrel for $125. The going rate on seems to be at least $150 to $300, from what I've seen. The 733 is the chrome (early) or nickel (later) version of the blued Model 732. It's marked '.32 S&W' on the barrel, but is in fact chambered for .32 S&W Long.
I've been on the lookout for a low cost wheelgun in .32 S&W Long and this seemed to fit the bill, so I called and had them hold it for a few days until I could go in to check it out in person.
Upon inspection the gun seems to have been fired very little and wasn't very dirty. I inspected it carefully. It appeared to have sat in a drawer for most of its life, with maybe one box of ammo ever being shot through it. It locked up well with no endshake, so it came home with me, along with a pound of Alliant Reloder 7 powder for use in my .44-40 rifles.
The serial number starts with 'AH', placing the date of manufacture as 1971. It looks like it was made yesterday and had maybe a box of ammo through it.
One known weakness of relatively early H&R 732 / 733 is a plastic tip on the end of the hammer spring guide rod, which bears on the hammer. Before I bought the gun I'd done some research and apparently, it's not uncommon for it to break. So, I wanted to remove the grips, make a drawing of the part if mine was plastic, and replicate it in brass.
Naturally, that part shattered when I removed the grips. Just a little bit of lateral pressure on the mainspring assembly while pushing the left side grip off managed to break it. The old plastic literally crumbled so there was no way I'd be able to replicate it in a stronger material.
<sigh>
After much cussing, I went online to search for a replacement. Luckily, Numrich has them, in either plastic or steel. I of course ordered the metal part for $35.99 after shipping. Even with the cost of the part the overal cost of the gun is in line what they go for nowadays at retail. I got the replacement about a week later and it dropped right it.
I took the H&R over to a friend's place on New Year's Day to try it out. We got the chance to put 30 rounds of Prvi Partizan .32 S&W Long 98 grain LRN through it, plinking at an 8' steel gong from about 5 - 7 yards. As long as I did my part it rang the gong (albeit softly). Recoil was negligible.
So why a revolver in .32 Long? They are just fun to shoot, in my opinion. If looking for a low recoil, compact self defense gun, compared with a .22, it shoots a bullet over twice the weight and 1/10th of an inch larger in diameter. With wadcutters, it has the potential to punch a ~5/16' hole in a miscreant deep enough to reach the vitals. And in general, centerfire ammunition is more reliable than rimfire ammo.
Where legal, a lead .32 wadcutter or semiwadcutter performs well on small game without destroying a ton of meat. (Unfortunately, that doesn't include PA.)
Next up will be to shoot the gun at paper targets to verify point of impact.
I've been on the lookout for a low cost wheelgun in .32 S&W Long and this seemed to fit the bill, so I called and had them hold it for a few days until I could go in to check it out in person.
Upon inspection the gun seems to have been fired very little and wasn't very dirty. I inspected it carefully. It appeared to have sat in a drawer for most of its life, with maybe one box of ammo ever being shot through it. It locked up well with no endshake, so it came home with me, along with a pound of Alliant Reloder 7 powder for use in my .44-40 rifles.
The serial number starts with 'AH', placing the date of manufacture as 1971. It looks like it was made yesterday and had maybe a box of ammo through it.
One known weakness of relatively early H&R 732 / 733 is a plastic tip on the end of the hammer spring guide rod, which bears on the hammer. Before I bought the gun I'd done some research and apparently, it's not uncommon for it to break. So, I wanted to remove the grips, make a drawing of the part if mine was plastic, and replicate it in brass.
Naturally, that part shattered when I removed the grips. Just a little bit of lateral pressure on the mainspring assembly while pushing the left side grip off managed to break it. The old plastic literally crumbled so there was no way I'd be able to replicate it in a stronger material.
<sigh>
After much cussing, I went online to search for a replacement. Luckily, Numrich has them, in either plastic or steel. I of course ordered the metal part for $35.99 after shipping. Even with the cost of the part the overal cost of the gun is in line what they go for nowadays at retail. I got the replacement about a week later and it dropped right it.
I took the H&R over to a friend's place on New Year's Day to try it out. We got the chance to put 30 rounds of Prvi Partizan .32 S&W Long 98 grain LRN through it, plinking at an 8' steel gong from about 5 - 7 yards. As long as I did my part it rang the gong (albeit softly). Recoil was negligible.
So why a revolver in .32 Long? They are just fun to shoot, in my opinion. If looking for a low recoil, compact self defense gun, compared with a .22, it shoots a bullet over twice the weight and 1/10th of an inch larger in diameter. With wadcutters, it has the potential to punch a ~5/16' hole in a miscreant deep enough to reach the vitals. And in general, centerfire ammunition is more reliable than rimfire ammo.
Where legal, a lead .32 wadcutter or semiwadcutter performs well on small game without destroying a ton of meat. (Unfortunately, that doesn't include PA.)
Next up will be to shoot the gun at paper targets to verify point of impact.