H&R 949 grips

[willymc]

Hi, Anyone here know where I can get the one piece wooden grips for an H&R model 949 .22 revolver I've searched the web for half the day :banghead: and all I found was 1 well used set on Gunbroker. Thanks.

 

[jamesjo]

willy,
The 1 piece western style H&R grips are becoming very hard to find.
Like you, I've seen a few listed lately, none were too nice.
If you are interested in finishing your own, I think I have a new unfinished set stashed away somewhere.
Let me know, and I will see if I can find them.
Jim

 

[willymc]

Hi Jim, I'm into woodworking as well as shooting and reloading. I'm just not proficient enough to make a one piece grip from scratch. Finishing, I'm up for. When you get a chance and can find the grip send me a PM. Thanks for the reply.
Larry

 

[jamesjo]

I'll see if I can find them.
My brain is't what it used to be, so no promises!
Jim

 

[willymc]

That 949 is a nice shooter. My grandfather passed it and a western holster and cartridge belt to my dad. My dad passed it on to me. My grandfather or my dad filed/ground grooves in the grip so it would fit their hand better. I'm giving the 949 and the holster to my son-in law for Christmas. I'm having the holster and belt reconditioned and would like to have new grips for it. Keeping the gun culture alive in my family.

 

[jamesjo]

willy,
I have about 30 H&R's, and love them all.
The 949 is a great model, nothing fancy, just an excellent, firearm, made to work!
Here's a pic of mine.



On a different note, not all 949's were made to work!
Here's a pic of my Nebraska Centennial commemorative H&R model 949's
# 100, and # 118 of 300.

 

[willymc]

Nice looking guns, Jim!! Here is my 949. Notice how the grip has been filed/ground down. Also, the red on the gun in the picture is not rust. It's just the lighting.

 

[jamesjo]

The rest of the revolver looks good!
I'll try to get down to the basement today, and see if I still have the grips.

 

[willymc]

I thought I'd bump this back up in case someone missed it the first time around.

 

[jamesjo]

willymc,
Email sent!

 

[willymc]

Thanks Jim! Reply email sent.

 

[Bluehawk]

Here's a pic of my 649...same gun except convertible to .22 magnum?

 

[jamesjo]

Bluehawk,
Yep, pretty much the same revolver, except for the 22/22 mag convertible thing. Also 6 shooter rather than 9 shot.
I've got a couple 649's also.
5.5", and a 7.5", only barrel lengths offered, both made in 1980.
Here's a couple pics.





Also a model 650. Same revolver, except in nickel. Also 1980 manufacture.

 

[Bluehawk]

Nice pics...I truly love that 649...accurate and reliable and easy to maintain.
Where can I find manufacture dates for it?

 

[jamesjo]

Post the 2 letter prefix of the serial #, and I will tell you year of production.

 

[Bluehawk]

Post the 2 letter prefix of the serial #

APxxxxx

 

[jamesjo]

AP = 1976 manufacture.
Send me your email address.
I think I have a list filed somewhere.
Will give you DOM from 1940 thru 1986 .
Jim