The Harrington & Richardson Sportsman
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This Model 777 Ultra Sportsman brought big bucks a couple years ago: https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lo...No-777-Ultra-Sportsman-Single-Action-Revolver
Love mine, a 1978 model. I originally had a 4" version and sold it to a buddy, then I guy I worked with had one he wanted to sell in the box (6") that was probably 20 years ago. I started shooting this again and is the main reason I decided to spent the cash on a 4" model 617.
A prewar example in rather rough shape. In an over six month period, it garnered exactly one bid and so went for cheap. I'd opine that the grip (which looks to be in decent condition) might be worth the price paid all on its own: Item # 4653 (Ended 2025-02-28 22:59:51) - Harrington & Richardson, H&R Sportsman 999, CAL: 22LR, MFG: 19...
Price Check - Model 939 Ultra Side-Kick
See post #58 in this thread for the particulars of this model. The example sold in this auction was in particularly fine condition: https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lo...el-939-Ultra-Side-Kick-Double-Action-Revolver
See post #58 in this thread for the particulars of this model. The example sold in this auction was in particularly fine condition: https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lo...el-939-Ultra-Side-Kick-Double-Action-Revolver
Here's a recently auctioned earliest type SA Sportsman. Bill Goforth thought the serial number range for these should be S01 to approximately S2200 but conceded that the "S" might not be present. This example extends his estimate of the upper end of the serial number range a bit further: HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON SPORTSMAN SA REVOLVER. - Poulin Auctions
This is good for a laugh. I'd just remark that this auction house's conception of "excellent" and "great" condition is at considerable variance with mine: https://bids.houseauctioncompany.co...-find-one-in-this-great-condition-ser-an94058
Another SA Sportsman sold at auction just last month. Note that the auctioneer incorrectly interpreted the serial number as indicating manufacture in 1956 when it fact it dates to the 1930's: https://www.baerauctions.com/auctions/10148/lot/97446-h-and-r-sportsman-single-action-22lr-revolver
A 3 inch barrel single action that sold at auction earlier this year, fetching a lofty price: https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lo...chardson-199-Sportsman-Single-Action-Revolver
Sold at auction a couple months back, a really nice example dating to 1954, and therefore an early example of the revised square butt design. Note the crisp machine turning on the sides of the hammer. I'd say somebody got a very good buy here: https://auctions.thegunrunner.com/l...-sportsman-22-cal-revolver-6-barrel-blue-1967
Here's a rather special SA Sportsman that brought big bucks when auctioned: https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lo...e-Action-Revolver-Made-for-H-R-Vice-President
This is an interesting Model 199 Single Action dating to 1949, which was the first year postwar that they again became available, although Bill Goforth noted that this was via special order only. This example falls outside of the range of "J" prefixed serial numbers that he cited, but in any case is certainly not commonly seen: https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lo...on-Model-199-Sportsman-Single-Action-Revolver
That one ninety nine is a beautiful pistol.
On a more pragmatic note, my 999 fails to fire about thirty percent of the time. It exhibits light primer strikes. Is there a particular cause of this associated with this model of pistol? The hammer firing pin looks just fine. I suppose I need to investigate stronger springs for the hammer.
On a more pragmatic note, my 999 fails to fire about thirty percent of the time. It exhibits light primer strikes. Is there a particular cause of this associated with this model of pistol? The hammer firing pin looks just fine. I suppose I need to investigate stronger springs for the hammer.
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I'm adding this photo (just because) its another interesting make of top break - A WEBLEY MK IV, Originally a birds head frame & chambered in .455 caliber. I bought it from a small dealer in Maine, who specialized in British Surplus arms - years ago.
It was very cheap owing to the fact it arrived in a drum full of police confiscations. I took it on as a project, because it had some issues, & was the only late MK IV I could afford. The Frames Grip Strap had been CUT & bent forward to make it easier to conceal - Then Wrapped with lots of cloth electricians tape. The section where the lanyard had been - was gone.
I was able to re-weld it - into a more Bisley looking shape, & made walnut grips for it. I saw that its cylinder was shaved down for .45 acp & moon clips - but when loaded it wouldn't close, So I had to turn it down a bit more. I was pleased that it was otherwise in fine working mechanical condition. As Webleys became more valuable - I finally sold it, + my two Mk VI's to up-grade my arsenal. Imagine my surprise, when I found, & recognized this picture of it - FOR SALE again.
A rather chunky, heavy pocket pistol - with a history.
It was very cheap owing to the fact it arrived in a drum full of police confiscations. I took it on as a project, because it had some issues, & was the only late MK IV I could afford. The Frames Grip Strap had been CUT & bent forward to make it easier to conceal - Then Wrapped with lots of cloth electricians tape. The section where the lanyard had been - was gone.
I was able to re-weld it - into a more Bisley looking shape, & made walnut grips for it. I saw that its cylinder was shaved down for .45 acp & moon clips - but when loaded it wouldn't close, So I had to turn it down a bit more. I was pleased that it was otherwise in fine working mechanical condition. As Webleys became more valuable - I finally sold it, + my two Mk VI's to up-grade my arsenal. Imagine my surprise, when I found, & recognized this picture of it - FOR SALE again.
A rather chunky, heavy pocket pistol - with a history.
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Birthday Gift from my Wife. A practice She's kept up!
I had this problem. The sight blade had slipped down and was interfering with the hammer.
Introduced in 1926, this is the predecessor to the Sportsman, a "22 Special Heavy Frame" model, touted in the company's sales literature at that time as "the heaviest 22 caliber revolver that we make." This example is of the original 7-shot type, which was superseded by a 9-shot version within a couple years. Note the "saw handle" walnut grips and rudimentary fixed sights.
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