H&R 732. Tell me about them please.

[ontarget]

I was in a LGS today and came across a H&R 732. Only blemish on it is a turn line on the cylinder. Says it's a 1977 vintage.
32 S&W Long. Looks like a recessed cylinder. Very clean. $345.00
Should I run back and buy it or let it slide?

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

Honestly as long bills are paid and your not in danger of groceries not getting to next pay period: GO FOR IT!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

IME, H&R revolvers go out of time quickly and parts are usually unobtainium though Jack First has made runs of hands and ratchets intermittently. Also, some models use a plastic mainspring shoe which disintigrates eventually. Some folks are making polymer and aluminium replacements.
If it checks out mechanically, and the finish is near perfect, I guess its not a horrible price- also assuming you're OK with the pricey cartridge.

I dunno, I would probably see if they would do a little better on it. Maybe $325 OTD tops.

 

[ontarget]

I might offer less.
I know it's been sitting there for several months.
This shop specializes in higher end shotguns ($15k+)and Wilson Combat 1911s, with a bunch of collectable guns in the case too. My guess is that their regular clientele isn't all that interested in budget revolvers.

 

[TTv2]

The 632/732 and their stainless version H&R's have been questionable to me ever since I got one online auction and it was out of time on one chamber.

345 is too high, but IDK what people are actually paying for them currently.

If you want a better .32 Long H&R, keep an eye out for a top break, all the 6 shot top break H&R's are chambered for the S&W Long.

The pre WW2 H&R's seem to hold up better than those made after the war.

 

[jar]

I like my little 732 and it's been trouble free so far.

 

[Tallball]

I've owned a couple. Still have one and my ex FiL has the other. They both go bang.

I wouldn't expect them to be very accurate, have a great trigger, last many thousands of rounds, etc.

I remember the magnum version on sale for $89 NiB in the early 80's.

So yeah, if you just want something that shoots 32 S&W and goes bang, sure. But the price seems high, IMHO. A WAG is that it cost maybe $75 NiB in 1977.

 

[Oldschool shooter]

FWIW, I purchased one from an LGS 3 years ago in like new condition for $185.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Neat little guns. Their price is high though unless it comes with a pile of ammo. Quick look on GB shows completed sales falling between $100 and $200 often.

 

[GRIZ22]

I bought one like new for $100 3-4 years ago.

 

[JERRY]

For that price I'd let it slide.

 

[dranrab]

They don't have any real collectors value. A select few people seek them out, but there's not enough demand to drive up prices. They were somewhat cheaply made as well. Unless you are one of those who just wants an H&R, it's MUCH more practical to buy a new Taurus 327. You can shoot longs, H&R magnums and Federal Magnums out of it. It's a much more robust pistol with a guarantee and parts availability.

 

[Tallball]

I paid $120-something for one and $140-something for the other. They were in good shape. That was maybe 7-8 year ago, but I doubt their value has gone up significantly. An H&R magnum model would probably cost an extra $30 or so. New England Firearms was their "sister company" and the guns are identical as far as I can tell.

 

[Monac]

I like 32 revolvers and I like H&R. But a 732 isn't much fun for plinking because of the small grips and minimal sights and heavy trigger. (I had one for a while.) I am very out of touch on prices, so I can't tell you if $345 makes any sense or not. But I don't think I'd be happy having spent it on a 732 if $345 was a significant amount of money to me. At least try to get one of their 4-inch barrel 32s with the square grip - it'll be more fun to shoot.

Oh, as for spare parts, I've had an H&R 999 since 1980. I've needed a spare part once: When I was dumb enough to try to get 9 Russian steel-cased 22 LR's out if at once, I broke the cylinder retaining catch. But then, I won't pretend I shoot nearly as much as a lot of people here, so take that with a grain of salt.

PS - Yes, the Russians made steel cased 22 rimfire. And they exported some to the USA. Why they made it, and why I bought it, I cannot tell you.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

FWIW...

I have a 2.5" H&R 733, which is the same gun as the 732 but nickel plated. I picked it up in January 2020 before the prices on everything went insane, and paid $125 for it. The prices on all H&R revolvers have since doubled or tripled, but maybe you can talk him down a bit.



If you zoom in you can probably see that the barrel is marked ".32 S&W," but it's actually chambered for .32 S&W Long.

NIGHTLORD40K mentioned a problem that I encountered with mine. Namely, the plastic piece on the end of the mainspring guide rod was made of plastic that broke the first time I removed the grips and accidentally applied a little pressure on it. Numrich currently lists a replacement with a steel head for about $30.

It's a small gun but I nice shooter. The SA pull is OK while DA is rather heavy, but usable. Since it shoots .32 S&W Long recoil is very mild.

Keep in mind that these were not intended as high round count guns. More of a tackle box gun or something to be kept in a drawer for home defense, made for people who couldn't afford a Colt or S&W. I don't think mine had more than a box of ammo through it before I bought it.

I like .32s and if I ever run across a good Model 732 with a 4" barrel for a reasonable price I'd be very tempted to buy it.

 

[ontarget]

The revolver I'm looking at is a 4 inch barrel and has the square butt and actually has decent sights.
Dang, I still can't decide.

 

[Johnm1]

I own one of the 2.5” models and think $345 Is (EDIT backwards numbers $435) is way too much even for a 4” square butt.

I also replaced the plastic part of the mainspring but that wouldn’t deter me. It was a simple fix.

I must have a unicorn though. Because my double action trigger pull is very nice and the single action pull is equally nice. I like mine.

My gut says $250 if you really like it. I personally think it is a sub $200 revolver. Of course I’m ignoring the stupidity of current gun prices. And maybe the 4” square butt adds to it.

 

[TTv2]

I paid $120-something for one and $140-something for the other. They were in good shape. That was maybe 7-8 year ago, but I doubt their value has gone up significantly. An H&R magnum model would probably cost an extra $30 or so. New England Firearms was their "sister company" and the guns are identical as far as I can tell.

I have been seeing the Magnum .32 H&R revolvers selling for more. IDK what the top rate is, but it's probably not far below 300.

It's a revolver chambered for a Magnum, that makes it super duper powerful to the ignorant, casual gun owner.

 

[Tallball]

This one was $140-something, maybe because it's stainless or nickel? The blued one was $120-something.

New England Firearms Model R73 in 32 H&R magnum

• Tallball
• Jul 7, 2018