Harrington & Richardson Model 760

[wheeeddi]

I have a Harrington & Richardson Model 760 Cal. 22 S.L.L.R. that was given to me years ago by my uncle, the only thing I know about it is that it is a single shot 22. Can anyone tell me anything about this rifle?

 

[moewadle]

The 1967 Gun Digest

lists the HR 760 .22 rifle. I need to digress: The Gun Digest also lists the HR Sahara model rifle and says, about the Sahara, "Single-shot with automatic extraction, ejection, and cocking. 18" barrel with protected front and adjustable rear sight. Thumb safety. Mannlicher style walnut finished pistol grip stock with Monte Carlo comb. Weight 4 pounds, 36" overall length. Short, Long, Long Rifle. $23.50"

Now the listing for the HR 760 says, "Same as Sahara except: Blade dovetail front sight, Monte Carlo half-length stock, weight 3 3/4 pounds. $19.95"

I will try to get the time soon to see how many of the Gun Digest editions list the Model 760 and that will give a clue how long the gun was made. Enjoy your rifle.

 

[moewadle]

Wheeeddi here is what I know

about HR 760 after checking my Gun Digest editions. I did NOT check Gun Digests previous to 1963 or after 1975. Here is what I did confirm: The 1963 edition only listed the HR 750, bolt action single-shot. The 1964 edition was the same. The 1965 edition listed the HR Sahara and the 750. The 1966 edition listed just the Sahara and the 750. The 1967 edition listed the Sahara, the 760, and the 750. The 1968 edition listed the Sahara, the 760, and the 750. The 1969 edition listed just the 750. The 1970 edition listed just the 750. Then, surprise, the 1971 edition again listed the Sahara and the 760 and the 750. For the first time the Sahara was given a model number, 755. The 1972 edition just listed the 750 but also offered the option of a Mannlicher stock for a bit of extra money. The 1973 edition was the same as 1972, just the 750 with option of Mannlicher stock. The 1974 editon just listed the 750 and there was no offer of a Mannlicher stock option. I did not look further. It should be said that when I say no other HR rifles models were listed this just pertains to single-shot rimfire rifles and nothing else. Hope this helps and ...it appears that Model 760 may not be a very common rifle, having been been offered only about 3 years or so. Enjoy.

 

[wheeeddi]

thanks moewadle

 

[Jim K]

That was an interesting gun, and proves to the skeptics that a return spring is not really necessary in a blowback action. The gun fires, the bolt blows back, the round is ejected, then the bolt stays back and the user can load the next round.

Jim

 

[moewadle]

Jim Keenan or whomever, question

Is a blowback operated firearm the same as recoil operated? That is, are the terms interchangable? I am getting off-subject a bit but since the term was brought up.....

 

[Steven Mace]

moewadle, here are some links to describe the two different systems. There are not the same. I'm betting Jim can give more details.

Recoil operation - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recoil_operation

Blowback - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowback_(arms)

Steve Mace

 

[sully1948]

I would like to thank all of you for the imformation you have shared here. I was recently given a model 760 barrel and mechinisim and had been trying to figure out the action. I am looking for a stock, or if anyone has a photo of the origonal gun I would love tohave one. Thanks

 

[drednekhunter38]

here is a pic of a sahara model with the full length stock. i believe the non sahara models only had the stock as long as the barrek band. hope this helps you.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2125480&posted=1#post2125480

 

[Sunray]

"...Is a blowback operated firearm the same as recoil operated?..." Nope. Blowback usually uses low powered cartridges like .22's and handgun rounds(9mm and .45ACP, for example). It uses and requires a heavy bolt with a spring to keep the action closed long enough for the gasses to be gone before the action opens. Semi-auto .22LR handguns, rifles and most SMG's use blowback.
Recoil operation uses the forces of recoil to cycle the action. Much more powerful cartridges like the .30-06 and .50 BMG can be used. The Johnson Semi-Automatic Rifle and .50 cal Browning MG are both recoil operated. The barrel comes back under recoil to aid ejection.
Buy yourself a copy of Hatcher's Notebook. He covers all semi-auto action types. About $30 at your local gun shop or Amazon. Worth every cent too.
"...getting off-subject a bit..." Ask the question when you're thinking about it or you'll forget. It's the first sign of 'geezerhood'.