H&R Sportster

[Fishfry]

1. Serial Number 1777
2. Firing pin mounted in frame
3. Safety rim on cylinder? PATENT APPLIED FOR
4. Cylinder release: 1" long lever on right side
5. Location of Manufacturer's address - on top of barrel
6. DA or SA Both
7. Fixed front sight, pinned in slot?









From reading around the internet, this is quite old. No prefix, and low 4 digit #. Any more info would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Jim Watson]

You would find more if you looked under Sportsman. It is not a motorcycle.

The model 999 came out in 1932 so your 4 digit gun was made that year or no later than April 17, 1933. The adjustable front sight came out on the 18th, according to Blue Book.

 

[Mauser lover]

H&R Sportster or Sportsman?

My box says Sportsman.

Model 999

I really like them!


Sorry, don't have any more info without specific questions.

 

[chicharrones]

Definitely a Sportsman type and a very nice looking one, too.

The H&R Sportster is a rifle, I believe.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Yep, the Sportster is a rifle,,,

Yep, the Sportster is a rifle,,,
It's a nice little break-open single-shot,,,
it would be a great companion for the Sportsman.

Here is a link to a thread with a list of serial numbers and dates.

Click here please.

Aarond

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