I just acquired this H&R revolver along with some other items and unlike the majority of these apprears to be in 41 Colt caliber rather than the usual 32 or 38.
It is marked H&R Worcester , MA on the barrel and THE AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION on the top strap. There is no serial number.
I have looked and can't find another example on the Internet and I'm hoping the members here can help me out.
Jim

I don't know about .41 caliber, but H&R and others made revolvers in caliber .44 Bulldog, a short cartridge not interchangeable with any other .44's. Look for a serial number on the left side of the grip frame.

Bob

Run "Wikipedia". They list the calibers as 32, 38 and 44 (?).

This may help- Blue Book of Gun Values - HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, INC. Solid Frame Revolvers: 1880-1952

I googled H&R American Double Action and a lot of info came up.

I pulled the grips and the serial number is 83. Apparently this is an example that was made in 44 Bulldog (44 Webley?). If anyone can confirm this please do so.
Jim

I can tell you that a .44 Bull Dog cartridge mikes .456 just in front of the rim.

I don't have a cartridege to measure so I just used a micrometer on the cylinder and it measures .45.
As an aside: The serial number (83) is on the back of the cylinder as well.
Jim

I was going to say "funky". But I think "fun-kaaaaay!!!" is more appropriate.

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These guns were chambered in .44 Webley.

.442 Webley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Looks like a blue version of the H&R in .44 Webley I picked up a few years ago. It came with 40 rounds of ammo loaded with black powder, using a shortened .44 Mag case with a thinned rim. One of these days I need to give it a try.

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Here's the same gun with a couple of other "Bulldog" style revolvers that accept the same round.

I hate to ask but would someone give me an idea of the value of this pistol since I can't find another example for sale for a comparison.?
I inventory everything I acquire and like to get prices on items in case anything happens to me so my family will know what they're worth.
Jim

A WRA Co .44 Webly cartridge measures .454 just in front of the rim. The cartridge case is .690 as opposed to .562 for the .44 Bull Dog round. The Webly cartridge carries a heavier bullet also.

Ken

Your gun appears to have only a little wear but the finish is not great. The guns I have are all in near-new condition and are nickel. For comparison purposes, here is what I paid for mine (left to right):

American Double Action $350 in May 2013 (price included 40 rounds of .44 Webley ammo reloads)

American Bull Dog $178 July 2009

British Bull Dog $350 April 2010





If you're interested in these guns there is a book titled "The British Bulldog - (The Forgotten Gun that Really Won the West!)" by George Layman.

I would think $200 would be generous, but I'm no expert.

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