H&R NO NAME issue

[Hoyte]

I have an older lady wanting to sell me a revolver for $100 that she found hidden away and packed in grease since the 20s. She believes it is an 1880ish foreign made gun. From what I have seen, I’m confident on the fact that it’s a Harrington and richardson Victor 22 rimfire “No Name” revolver made between 1911-1920s. It’s unfluted cylinder, only has 22 rimfire on it, and it has the H&r grips. How should I tell her it’s not an antique, and is it possible to buy a revolver from someone who doesn’t have an Ltc through an ffl?

 

[Johnm1]

Not sure how to tell here it isn't an antique. But at least you know it was designed for smokeless powder. When H&R redesigned for smokeless powder they started putting the caliber on the left side of the barrel.

 

[H&R Glock]

I'd be more worried about spending that much on that gun. Tell her it's worth more on a polic buy back program.

 

[Hoyte]

Yep, you’re right about it being smokeless powder. Which is great because idk who possibly loads bp 22.

Where I am even the crappiest junk guns are worth at least 100. Everything’s overpriced here behind the blue wall. $1000 regular glock 17s, $2400 wasr-10s, $200 ravens. It’s crazy.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Id pay $100 for that gun all day long.

My Dad has many variations on those old solid-frame H&Rs. They are decently made guns- the ones you find these days are usually slap worn out is all. That one looks mint and blued examples were quite rare compared to nickel plate.

Most states still allow person to person private sales without going through an FFl. Check the local laws in your state.

 

[Hoyte]

In order to do a private sale I have to go through a “gun transaction portal” online. You give them all your information and the buyers information including their gun license serial number and PIN number. Also only allowed 4 of those a year. I’m in Massachusetts

 

[WestKentucky]

In order to do a private sale I have to go through a “gun transaction portal” online. You give them all your information and the buyers information including their gun license serial number and PIN number. Also only allowed 4 of those a year. I’m in Massachusetts

Such a hassle for a chunk of steel. It’s a shame that we as a society have blamed the chunk of steel for so long that now we have to jump through hoops to ensure that the owners will properly contain the deadly and evil hunk-o-metal, and the limits of how many you can keep in your gun-jail is even more ridiculous.

On the topic of that pistol, $100 bucks- all day every day and how many are available? It’s one that’s worth the money AND the hassle.

 

[12Bravo20]

I have to agree, I would buy it for $100.

 

[Johnm1]

Yep, you’re right about it being smokeless powder. Which is great because idk who possibly loads bp 22.

Where I am even the crappiest junk guns are worth at least 100. Everything’s overpriced here behind the blue wall. $1000 regular glock 17s, $2400 wasr-10s, $200 ravens. It’s crazy.

Well, I have been known to pull 22 short and load them with black powder for use in an H&A pull pin. As you might suspect, I don't shoot that many round through that one

Id pay $100 for that gun all day long.

I have to agree, I would buy it for $100.

$100 is about right. Maybe a little high, but considering it is Massachusetts maybe not. If your buying it for the asking price maybe you don't have to convince her that it isn't an antique.

 

[Pat Riot]

I'd buy it.

 

[.455_Hunter]

It that a .22 short / long only gun or .22 LR capable?

 

[jar]

It that a .22 short / long only gun or .22 LR capable?

Looking at the cylinder it appears 22lr capable.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

It looks like a Bulldog or American pattern revolver. That small frame is the same as used on .32S&W and .38S&W revolvers - it is plenty strong and you’ll notice it does not have a side plate, it is truly solid like Charter Arms and Dan Wesson revolvers. If I recall, they were considered pocket revolvers for working class people back in the day. Kind of a 19th Century KelTec. The H&R, I-J, and US revolvers of that day were actually very well made. They were basic knock-offs of bigger-name European and American designs made just differently enough not to draw a patent suit.
This is when having access to Mr. Goforth’s knowledge would come in handy.
I’d give $100 for it all day and use it as an interesting and fun plinker. Get good enough to hit an 8-inch gong at 75 yards with that revolver and you’ve accomplished something bet-worthy.

 

[Tallball]

I've bought a couple of old H&R revolvers like that, though both were 32's instead of 22's.

I paid $80-something apiece for them.

One works fine, and one will have to be a parts gun for the other one.

 

[Buckeye63]

Give her $100 .. thank her ... and you have a new sock drawer gun !!!

 

[Speedo66]

Look at it from another angle, is there any reason other than it's being presented to you that you actually want that gun?

 

[tightgroup tiger]

Make sure the bore in it isn't all pitted up. I don't care if it's packed in grease or not.
Ask her if you can clean it first so you can see what your buying.