My H&R Model 949 w/pics

[Ruodo]

Just another one of my 30 or so H&R's.

You should make a new thread a post a giant picture of them all!

I'm a big fan of these guns, and would love to buy up that many.

 

[jamesjo]

Armed Bear,
if you like long distance plinking, check into one of these, Pretty darn front heavy for off hand, but from a rest, they are great!! Also the 686's had Fully adjustable sights, while the 649's were only windage adjustable.
H&R model 686 12" convertible

H&R model 686 10" convertible

Yeah, I've got a few H&R convertibles!

For quickdraw fun, H&R model 686 4.5"

 

[jamesjo]

Ruodo,
OK, I might do that, I have them all in separate pics right now, would take awhile to post, I don't think my camera will take good enough pics to show them in a family portrait and do justice to them. I could start a thread with multiple posts, like 1 for 686's, 1 for 649's, one for lr cowboy style, 1 for sportsman pieces, one for, will you get the picture. Maybe tomorrow, with a fresh set of eyes. I love to show off my stuff to interested people!
Jim

 

[blendingnoise]

my H&R was under a hundred otd and is a blast to blow through the 9 round cylinder. Mine is very accurate up close and starts to open up a lot more than the k22 further out you get. That is mainly because the k22 trigger is so smooth while the HR tends to get very heavy at the end of the DA pull. They are very comfortable to hold and aim which surprised me since I thought it was just a cheaper revolver but it is the one I shoot the most honestly out of these two.

 

[ijosef]

Man, I gotta get one of those!

 

[thebsk]

I have the nickle plated version of the Model 949. It's the Model 950. I have a brand new one in the box that is unfired and I'm attempting to identify the year it was manufactured. Can anyone help me with this?

 

[jamesjo]

thebsk,
See your post in the other forum,
Or email me the two letter prefix of the serial #, and I will let you know thw year of manufacture.
jim

[email protected]

 

[Ed Harris]

These H&Rs are good buys when found in sound mechnical condition.

Don't pass up one in .32 S&W Long either. You did OK.

 

[jamesjo]

A couple of my model 949's with a different twist

A pair of 1967 Nebraska Centennial Model 949's # 100, and # 118 of 300 pieces made.

 

[Nar]

I got one of these a while back. I didn't expect much of it but it has since become one of my favorite plinkers. There is just something about it that makes me keep picking it up.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Wow, this thread just won't die. It's been brought back 3X already!! LOL

I sold that revolver last year!

 

[dogngun]

These old guns tend to stay in families for decades, and a lot get handed down...

They just keep on working. I have an H&R top break hammerless .38 S&W from around 1915, and an Iver Johnson safety hammer also in .38 S&W from 1898...The IJ still has the box, at least most of it.


mark

 

[jamesjo]

Hey you can't keep a good revolver, or thread down!!
Jim

 

[788Ham]

I've got an H&R 999 Sportsman 6", my Pop left it to me, I don't think its had over 3 boxes of shells thru it. It really shoots good too, needing for the weather to start thawing, then I'll hit the club and really put it thru some shooting paces.

 

[_CY_]

just scored a H&R 949 in excellent condition, along with H&R 622 that looks unfired.

took em out the range today and they both shoot great!!!
949 is very accurate as expected in SA. but what's surprising is how accurate this pistol in double action.

no problems with std hi-velocity cheapo Federal .22lr bulk ammo.

 

[ChemESGH]

I received an H&R 949 from my Granddad several years back when he was consolidating many of his guns and items after my Grandmother (Grammy) passed away. I never really took time to look at it, see what it was, just knew it was a .22 revolver that I'd seen several times growing up when visiting my grandparents. When my Granddad passed away 2 years ago, it made it much more endearing to me as both a keepsake and the memories of seeing him with his guns as I was growing up.

Last night it crossed my mind that I still had never really looked at it to see the manufacturer, model etc. I had put it up and been pretty much hands off since he had passed. So I got it out, gave it a good cleaning and oiling and did a google search for H&R model 949. This thread was one of the first items it brought up.

I'm glad I found this thread, lots of good info and enthusiasts, always nice to learn about something that has meaning to you. I've attached a few pics of my 949.

 

[dispatch]

I have several H&Rs, the 999 Sportsman being my favorite. These are all great pieces of work that will outlive anyone who ones one.

 

[sixgunner455]

My dad taught me how to shoot with a 949. Good times. Bought a Single Six the other week out of nostalgia for the old gun. Dad won't part with it until it's part of the inheritance, so one of my brothers or I will get it eventually. I'll just keep shooting the Ruger, I guess.

 

[jconstan]

949 disassembly

Does anyone have information/instructions in how to field strip a 949?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[jamesjo]

Push the button on the left side of the frame, in front of the cylinder.
Pull the cylinder pin, remove the cylinder.
Unless there are problems, I wouldn't go any further than this.
H&R's are known to be a real PITA to work on!

 

[jconstan]

Interesting. My 949 has no button on the left side of the frame. The cylinder can be removed however by just pulling out the cylinder pin. The history of the gun is really unknown and that's why I would like to field strip it and give it a good cleaning and oiling. Can this gun be field stripped simply?

 

[jamesjo]

I don't know the years, but, yes, some did not have the button on the side of the frame.
They just had a ball detent located inside the frame.
Still don't believe there is a simple field strip.
At least any farther than removing the cylinder.

 

[Trader Ray]

I found this site looking for info on my 949, I would love to know the age of it. I read above that the letter prefix will let someone ID it. My 949 #'s start with (AN). I agree it is a very nice gun but mine is not as nice looking as the pics above. The Loading Gate is missing from it and I have had a time looking for it.

 

[jamesjo]

Ray,
AN = 1975 manufacture.
I bought a bag of parts a long time ago, I just wanted the cylinder. I think there was a loading gate in the bag. I will see if I can find it.

 

[jconstan]

Hey Jamesjo.
My 949 has a serial number beginning with AE. Could you tell me the year of manufacture? Thank you.

-Jim