I have a chance to get sportsman made 1951 in 90% condition for 275.00. I know that they are fun guns to shoot and many people like them. Is this a good deal for that price, I looked them up in gunbroaker but there prices seam way to high. Thanks
1951 h&r sportsman question
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A mite high in price
I think they have gone up considerably in recent years and that is a very good price.
Bought an unfired 926 with a 4" bbl for just over 300.00 early this year. Same as what you're looking at but with out the ejector. The frame on the 926 is also made in 38 S&W, the one I have is a .22. Make sure the timing is good before you buy it. Good luck, Larry
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On GB, go to Advanced search, Completed Auctions tab, H & R Sportsman and Firearms for parameters, and auctions ended in past 30/60/90 days. Look for sold item prices.
Good price, buy it.
Your choice! Which do you want the most? The money or the gun? Larry
How much "Way too" can be in a decent gun for less than 300? Making a debate whether it should be 250 instead of 275? There is no exact pricing to this stuff.You like it,you can afford it,you buy it.Doubtful anyone will be saying that they can buy nice ones all day long for 149.
You've been given opinions and good advice.At some point,you have to do your own homework.
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Perfect reply. Why even "waste" your money on a weapon unless it something you really need or want. You will never miss $300 ten years from now.
Perfect reply. Why even "waste" your money on a weapon unless it something you really need or want. You will never miss $300 ten years from now.
I can't recall the last time that I saw one.(and any .22 catches my eye-I'm not solely focused on Smiths.)
In a way,you're also asking for an appraisal of a gun unseen by us,relying solely on a percentage rating that could be seen differently by many folks,so putting a number to it,isn't that easy.
In a way,you're also asking for an appraisal of a gun unseen by us,relying solely on a percentage rating that could be seen differently by many folks,so putting a number to it,isn't that easy.
I'll offer an opinion. $275 is way too much for that revolver.
Why? Not because it might be in the ballpark for an H&R
that's "fun to shoot" but because thare are lots of better
quality more durable slightly used handguns on the market.
Guns like Ruger single actions and semi autos, Browning
Buckmarks and High Standard semi autos are a far better
place to park your money than ANY H&R revolver. All .22
handguns could be called "fun to shoot".
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Bought an H&R M999 Sportsman 6" from a friend last year, excellent condition for $250. By S/N, it's a 1970 gun. (I think it's neat that the grips have a 'diamond' around the grip screw - wonder where they got that idea?)
Anyway, a good shooter, with ONE exception. Darn thing shoots about 6" high at ~20 yards. This model had a bit of adjustment built into the front sight, but it's sure not enough. Been trying to figure a way to make this work.....
Getting the H&R was a short side-trip on top-breaks. Already had an old Iver Johnson 'Sealed Eight' that is a good shooter, albeit with tiny little sights. Felt right to get the H&R. Then, later picked up a Uberti Schofield in .45 Colt. Maybe a Webley one day and I'll be set.
Find it interesting that there's no modern counterparts to these anymore....
Anyway, a good shooter, with ONE exception. Darn thing shoots about 6" high at ~20 yards. This model had a bit of adjustment built into the front sight, but it's sure not enough. Been trying to figure a way to make this work.....
Getting the H&R was a short side-trip on top-breaks. Already had an old Iver Johnson 'Sealed Eight' that is a good shooter, albeit with tiny little sights. Felt right to get the H&R. Then, later picked up a Uberti Schofield in .45 Colt. Maybe a Webley one day and I'll be set.
Find it interesting that there's no modern counterparts to these anymore....
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As others have noted, we are in a poor position to determine if you are paying "way too much" for this particular revolver without knowing the condition. The comment by tops is not, in my opinion, out of line. Some of my firearms purchases have not been based on the market value of the gun if I like it, want it, and it speaks to me. Just an example, I have recently developed a desire for a Hi Standard Sentinel. These were not expensive revolvers back in the day. Now they are somewhat difficult to find in the configuration I want and priced accordingly. I would willingly pay more than what the experts think the revolver is "worth." I see lots of advice in this and other forums: "Try to negotiate down by $50 or $75." Frankly for a gun I want, I never let $50 or $75 deter me. Have I paid "too much" according to the internet gurus? Yeah, probably. Years ago I looked hard for a Ruger Speed Six, stainless, with 2 3/4" barrel. After losing several internet auctions, I did a buy it now option at a substantial amount over "market value." But I got a gun I wanted and it's now worth more than I paid for it.
If you like the H&R, buy it, enjoy it, and don't worry what others think it's worth.
Thank you everyone for your help. I got the gun and I am very happy. I agree that if you really like a gun price is not a major option to consider. I knew absolutely nothing about H&R revolvers, plus have not seen many or followed what price they sell for. I guess I should have asked if that price was in the ballpark of what they go for. I wanted to confirm that they are not all over and selling for very low prices and I never noticed. Again thank you
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I bet you'll never regret the purchase. Probably the most solid and nicest handgun that H&R produced, and a very reasonable/inexpensive alternative to a Smith .22 revolver.
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Good price. Not great, but good. Lots of fun and they do shoot better than you might expect.
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