ROLANDOFGILEAD
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Hello,all. I am a newbie to this site, just registered this morning. I have looked it over in search of answers, but have found only pieces. General internet searches have been less than satisfying.
A few days ago I bought a Harrington/Richardson tip up revolver at a local gun shop for $70.00. Caliber is '32 s&w ctge' as stamped on left of barrel. 6 shot, auto eject. I don't see any model number.
The top of the barrel says "Harrington & Richardson arms co. Worcester Massachusetts U.S.A." There are no patent dates, as I have seen in other posts. Serial number is 485xxx.
Black plastic grips with 2 screws holding them on. Target design on top of grips. It's a nice looking old thing, other than the broken grips.
My questions are: When was it made, and is it safe to shoot?
The gun is double action. When the hammer is down, the cylinder can be rotated freely in either direction. When the hammer is cocked, the cylinder rotates clockwise. After cocking, the cylinder is more or less locked in place, but can be turned counterclockwise a tiny bit, maybe 1/16"-1/8". Will turn no further clockwise.
It seems like it would be safe to shoot as long as you didn't touch the cylinder after cocking. Does any of this sound 'normal'? Am I asking for a life of disability if I try shooting it? Other than the questionable cylinder action, the gun seems to be tight & sturdy.
One more thing--when I bought the gun, I also bought a box of 50 'Aguila' .32 s&w long cartridges, 98 grain. If I do try shooting, this is what I'll be shooting.
The grips are broken; any thoughts on where to find replacements?
Many thanks for any and all info anyone can provide.
A few days ago I bought a Harrington/Richardson tip up revolver at a local gun shop for $70.00. Caliber is '32 s&w ctge' as stamped on left of barrel. 6 shot, auto eject. I don't see any model number.
The top of the barrel says "Harrington & Richardson arms co. Worcester Massachusetts U.S.A." There are no patent dates, as I have seen in other posts. Serial number is 485xxx.
Black plastic grips with 2 screws holding them on. Target design on top of grips. It's a nice looking old thing, other than the broken grips.
My questions are: When was it made, and is it safe to shoot?
The gun is double action. When the hammer is down, the cylinder can be rotated freely in either direction. When the hammer is cocked, the cylinder rotates clockwise. After cocking, the cylinder is more or less locked in place, but can be turned counterclockwise a tiny bit, maybe 1/16"-1/8". Will turn no further clockwise.
It seems like it would be safe to shoot as long as you didn't touch the cylinder after cocking. Does any of this sound 'normal'? Am I asking for a life of disability if I try shooting it? Other than the questionable cylinder action, the gun seems to be tight & sturdy.
One more thing--when I bought the gun, I also bought a box of 50 'Aguila' .32 s&w long cartridges, 98 grain. If I do try shooting, this is what I'll be shooting.
The grips are broken; any thoughts on where to find replacements?
Many thanks for any and all info anyone can provide.