Harrington & Richardson 38 S.&W. CTGE
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rcmodel
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No, not without any idea of it's condition or exact model.
I would say though that value is going to be very low on most any H&R revolver, unless it is in very fine condition.
Probably in the range of $50 bucks in typical rough shooting condition, up to $200 or so in factory new condition.
rc
I would say though that value is going to be very low on most any H&R revolver, unless it is in very fine condition.
Probably in the range of $50 bucks in typical rough shooting condition, up to $200 or so in factory new condition.
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OK...I'm new here and female too! It is pretty good condition, but does need a good cleaning. It shoots great! It has 6 numbers in the serial number which starts with 352...can you tell me the approximate date of manufacture? I do appreciate all your help.
OK...I'm new here and female too! It is pretty good condition, but does need a good cleaning. It shoots great! It has 6 numbers in the serial number which starts with 352...can you tell me the approximate date of manufacture? I do appreciate all your help.
Jim Watson
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A H&R six shot .38 is the "large frame" that waidmann mentions.
I assume it is a top break, the solid frame guns of the era are considerably less valuable.
One in good shooting condition as you describe is worth a bit to a Cowboy shooter for pocket pistol side matches, but still only a bit. Maybe $100-$150 in tip top but not as new condition.
You have to bear in mind that these were inexpensive guns in their day.
A top break H&R cost less than half the price of a Smith & Wesson, a solid frame was less than a quarter the selling price. Like $7.50 in 1939.
Sorry, I cannot date it, these little guns were made from the 1880s until the eve of WW II, and to some extent after.
I assume it is a top break, the solid frame guns of the era are considerably less valuable.
One in good shooting condition as you describe is worth a bit to a Cowboy shooter for pocket pistol side matches, but still only a bit. Maybe $100-$150 in tip top but not as new condition.
You have to bear in mind that these were inexpensive guns in their day.
A top break H&R cost less than half the price of a Smith & Wesson, a solid frame was less than a quarter the selling price. Like $7.50 in 1939.
Sorry, I cannot date it, these little guns were made from the 1880s until the eve of WW II, and to some extent after.
Coyote3855
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Six shot or five? I thought most were 5 shot, although I'm mostly familiar with the break tops. I agree the value is probably under $100. I've seen the more desirable Smith and Wessons go for around that if lock up is tight and the gun in shooting condition.
The early models didn't have automatic ejection of the empties, you took out the cylinder and poked them out with an ejector rod under the barrel. The later model had an automatic ejector like the Smith & Wesson and Iver Johnson revolvers, which ejected all 5 cases when you opened the top-break. As cheap revolvers go, the H&R guns are pretty good quality, they made and sold over a million of them.
32 Magnum
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H&R did not make a 6 shot .38 cal. revolver. The OP states it is a 5 shot.
msteach,
If you provide: exactly what is stamped into the top rib of the barrel; if there is any markings on the left side of the barrel; type of action - hinged frame or solid frame with pull-pin cylinder release; finish (Nickel or blued) and the full serial number - I can tell you the model and a date of manufacture (within a year or two). If describe how much of the finish is left, condition of the grip(s) and if everything is working - I can give you the current RETAIL value.
Later models do not always bring higher values - there is a growing interest in H&R firearms as collectibles - some of the very early (pre 1900) models are worth a couple hundred dollars to collectors, if in v.good to excellent condition.
I'm anxiously awaiting your answers.
msteach,
If you provide: exactly what is stamped into the top rib of the barrel; if there is any markings on the left side of the barrel; type of action - hinged frame or solid frame with pull-pin cylinder release; finish (Nickel or blued) and the full serial number - I can tell you the model and a date of manufacture (within a year or two). If describe how much of the finish is left, condition of the grip(s) and if everything is working - I can give you the current RETAIL value.
Later models do not always bring higher values - there is a growing interest in H&R firearms as collectibles - some of the very early (pre 1900) models are worth a couple hundred dollars to collectors, if in v.good to excellent condition.
I'm anxiously awaiting your answers.
32 Magnum
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More than likely, with that type of serial number, it's going to look like one of these:
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