Strange H&R first model variation 1 1/2?

[JohnnyCremains]

Since I'm not getting any responses on the two other forums where H&R collectors are, I thought I'd try here at the good old THR forum to see if anyone here knows anything about H&Rs.
I have a pretty good knowledge and have Goforth's book but I've never run into one of these. Here's my post I put in the other forums:

Here's a weird one. I have a H&R First model variation 1 with the gear type ejector mechanism which is a pretty rare gun.
Not long ago I picked this thing up and there is no mention of this revolver in Goforths H&R book. It has characteristics of both the H&R 1st model variation one, but also characteristics of the first model variation 2. It has the two post style ejector in which you need to use a screwdriver to remove the cylinder, but the hook style ejector mechanism.
According to Goforth the variation 2 should NOT have the two post style ejector/cylinder and it should be held in place by the little button on the top strap. It also has the earlier style one line barrel address. The Variation 2 shown in Goforths book has a two line address.
Unfortunately this one is missing the button on the ejector so the ejector will not rise on its own. Other than that it works fine. But that little piece is not easy to find so I haven't found a replacement.
I'm probably going to be selling this one on gunbroker but don't know exactly how to list it.

So my question is have any of you H&R collectors seen this variation? Is it desirable at all (as far as H&Rs go)

Thanks!

Here it is compared to my rare First model Variation 1. Note the difference in ejector mechanisms

 

[clone]

I am a fellow H&R collector.

My guess would be, it is probably a transition revolver.

Are those both 38s&w?

 

[JohnnyCremains]

The first variation is in .32 H&R and is a 6 shot, similar to .32 Smith and Wesson long but pre-dates that caliber. The other one is in .38 S&W.
I think you are right about it being a transition revolver. Probably using up the older cylinder parts and they were still using the first style one line barrel address.
I really wish Bill Goforth was still alive!

By the way, thanks for replying. I have this gun on 4 different forums and have gotten nothing.

 

[clone]

Ya now that I look at the cylinders I see the difference.
I have have been looking for a top break 32 long (or 32 S&w) to companion my 732 and Lady Ultra in 32 H&R mag, but most of the ones I find around here are in bad shape.

My most recent find was a 999 sportsman for $240. Was only missing the rear sight blade.
Wish I still had the two 622's I sold though.

 

[JohnnyCremains]

Ya now that I look at the cylinders I see the difference.
I have have been looking for a top break 32 long (or 32 S&w) to companion my 732 and Lady Ultra in 32 H&R mag, but most of the ones I find around here are in bad shape.

My most recent find was a 999 sportsman for $240. Was only missing the rear sight blade.
Wish I still had the two 622's I sold though.

999s are great revolvers. $240 is a great deal on one of those. They are getting hard to find at a decent price these days.

 

[Jim in S.A.]

I don't have anything material to add, but I read your post with great interest. I have a few H&Rs, and the Goforth book, but I don't know that with the passing of Bill Goforth and Jim Hauff, that there are any authorities on H&R left. FWIW, I think clone is right about it being transitional. I'm not sure I've ever seen a company with more variants than H&R. Even the 999 variants could darn near fill a book!