H&r 922

TheKySharpshooter · Sep 7, 2009

Took my dad's old 922 out of the closet today to run some rounds through it. It hadn't been shot in probably 12 to 15 years, so I figured it needed the cobwebs knocked out of it. It's an H&R 922, 9 shot revolver chambered in .22LR, single action only. Ran two cylinders worth of ammo through it, shooting at empty pop cans. The first three were about 10 yards away, and once I found the proper hold under for the sight, I couldn't miss them. I then decided to go for the can on the ground about 40 yards away that I was shooting at with my Winchester 121 rifle. The first three shots were close misses, but I made the can dance with the 4th and 6th shots! My dad and I both were surprised to say the least. I have fallen in love with that gun all over again. I know it's not a S&W, but I thought I'd share that with you guys.

pawncop · Sep 7, 2009

Cool, always nice to hear of an older firearm that gets to roar again.

I think that is one of the joys of our world, to take a device that was manufactured so many years ago and it can continue to do the thing it was designed for today.

Nice story.

Old 44 Guy · Sep 7, 2009

I had a H&R 922 years ago. Finicky about ammo brands, finally found out it liked Monarck .22 LR's. Didn't shoot Super X HP's worth a hoot. Same with Remingtons. Haven't seen any Monarcks in quite a while.

TheKySharpshooter · Sep 7, 2009

I was shooting Remington Yellow Jackets.

jeffsmith · Sep 7, 2009

the H&R 922 is the first Gun I ever purchased

Pasifikawv · Sep 8, 2009

I inherited an H&R "Sportsman" Single shot from my grandad. I took it out when I first got it and was wowed by the accuracy. I was making a wiffle ball dance at distances.

The 9 shot revolver was in outstanding condition. It looked so good I thought it was something from the '80s when H&R were making pretty poor products.

Then I discovered that H&R didn't make many of single shot "Sportsman" revolvers - especially post-war. Did a little research and discovered the H&R is a pre-199 model (no model number) and based on the serial no. was manufactured in 1949.

H&R Sportsman Single Shot: Serial Number "K 1xx". I don't have a blue book so I have no idea of value. I am still amazed at how well maintained the revolver is for how old it is. Show no wear to speak of and it is a very accurate shooter.

TheKySharpshooter · Sep 8, 2009

I was meaning to write down the serial number of it but I forgot to when I left. I know it's pretty old, I just don't know how old. My dad said he seems to think that my grandfather bought it when my dad was about 12 or 13, so that would have been early to mid-60s, and he's pretty sure it was used when he bought it. He said my grandfather used to carry it with him on the tractor so he could get a rabbit or squirrel when he saw one. I told my dad that I'm going to take it with me next time I go squirrel hunting. I love using .22s on squirrels because you don't have the overkill of a 12 or 20 gauge shotgun.

ConditionOne · Sep 12, 2009

I picked up a used H&R 922 early this year for $135. I think because it reminded me of the top break S&W cowboy pistols is what attracted me to it.

The main screw for the break hinge wigged a bit and I read the adjustable site screws have a habit of working themselves out as well. Some loctite fixed that. I've shot several thousand rounds shot through her with no problem. It's not a target-match shooter by any means, but good enough for what it was made for--an affordable .22 plinker.

I think its kinda cool popping out the empty .22 brass out when I break open the action. A interesting little pistol from a bygone era.

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