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Missing facts

H&R holds the record for best selling single shotgun in U.S.history, according to Harold Murtz, Gun Digest Treasury (DBI Books, 1994), p.192. And this "article" is so superficial, that's just 1 fact not found here. Trekphiler 11:20 & 11:29, 13 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have that book, but there are a lot of sources saying other shotguns are the best selling. Perhaps you can update the article with a quote from the book. I'm guessing it's the best selling single-barrel or some other such qualifier, but without the book I can't say. AliveFreeHappy (talk) 02:35, 29 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article makes no reference of the most famous H&R pistol of all, the Model 195 USRA Single Shot Match Target, designed by Walter Roper, and shot and admired by Julian Hatcher. Model 195 pistols typically fetch over $2000 on the very rare occasion when one is offered for sale. The article also contains a weird footnote stating that many pistols are marked "Special", whereas the 22 Special was a model name used for a fixed sight top break 6-inch pistol originally produced in 7-shot "22 Rimfire" (with saw-handle grip) ca 1928, and subsquently 9-shot 22RF (cylinder designed to accommodate 22LR) and 7-shot 22WRF (22 magnum) configuration (with saw-handle or regular grip). It was built on the top-break 38 frame and was the first of the H&R pistols that could be described as a fine shooter. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 131.215.115.31 (talk) 17:36, 3 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Missing Model R92

Resolved

Missing is the Model R92 96.39.19.120 (talk) 14:13, 25 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I added it. AliveFreeHappy (talk) 02:32, 29 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looking for Former H& Employees

Looking for former H&R employees to discuss the factory, products, lore, history, etc. so that the H&R page can be improved. 69.117.139.35 12:15, 26 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Model 939 Revolver?

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I noticed that there is no mention of the model 939 revolver (.22 Long Rifle, 9 rounds). I know they exist, because I just purchased one, and I did some searching around and found this forum post with some higher quality pictures of a very rusty model 939 (the user who replies to him mentions his book that was supposed to come out this spring with info about the gun). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.1.97.4 (talk) 07:37, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I added it. AliveFreeHappy (talk) 02:25, 29 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Product list

Someone just removed all the products from the article. It may have been too much, but isn't it a good idea to list some of their notable products, or what products they make, or something? I think this may have gone too far. AliveFreeHappy (talk) 23:57, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

i I have harrington richard arms co worcester mass usa 38 revoler patented aug 6th 1889 oct 8th 1895 Autoejecting 38 --wctgb can you tell me more about this gun history — Preceding unsigned comment added by 156.34.156.101 (talk) 00:33, 3 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Intro: Frank Wesson Carbine/Rifle

Perhaps the History section or Military Contributions section might mention the Frank Wesson Carbines and rifles (referenced 7 times in separate Missouri State Militia article). That era's design appears to have been carried into today's products per the company's website - "Modeled after the Frank Wesson tip-up rifles that were first made in Worcester, Massachusetts in the 1850s". Also, the Patents section might add civil war era # 25,926 Imrovement in Breech-Loading Fire-Arms, dated 25 Oct 1859, and # 36,925 (same title) dated 11 Nov 1862.

Missing Model 504

Article is missing the model 504. Even if the list is not all inclusive, the model 504 should be included since it was chambered for .32 H&R Magnum. This ammo is still available and due to increased velocity, delivers the equivalent ballistic performance of .38 caliber ammunition. I'd be glad to provide images but I'm not a wiki expert but I might have to work on that to improve this page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.123.216.124 (talk) 23:57, 17 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Also there is a related page on that caliber! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.123.216.124 (talk) 00:05, 18 March 2014 (UTC)[reply]

handguns parts

Looking for a handle grips for a 32 revolver. H&R model 732 67.237.61.70 (talk) 23:12, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

This is a talk page dedicated to impoving the article, not a message board about H&R parts. That said, try Gun Parts Corp out of East Hurley, NY.--Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 23:43, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Mssing Model 04 Information

Came here looking for information on model 04 6 shots, found it isnt mentioned on the wikipedia page. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:30A:2E15:DD20:4452:AB32:CB1E:E51B (talk) 13:26, 25 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I need help with a shotgun.......

I have a H&R 20 gauge single shot pending date Feb 27 1900 I think it is a model # 228 I need the shoulder part of the stock the gun slides inside the stock about 3"are so and it has a long bolt in the center can anyone help me please contact me at tonychildree2@gmail.com thanks so very much if you can Tony Childree (talk) 06:56, 4 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I am refurbishing a H&R model 65 Reising 22 cal WW2 Marine Corps training rifle. I need a front sight that is threaded to screw on the barrel. My serial number is 7594. It was passed to me from an uncle who was a marine in WW2. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.169.106.243 (talk) 01:45, 17 November 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I have a 16ga. Single shot shotgun. How do I find out what is, when it was made, and what is worth? I'm thinking about sawing the barrel and stock.( To legal limits ) but don't want to destroy something that is rare. Can someone help me with this. Thanks, from the ignorant gun owner Lawsonhankins (talk) 10:24, 1 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Model 944 22 Special (Model Number as stated in in Stoeger catalog)

The H&R "22 SPECIAL" model was first catalogued circa 1926. The 1st Variation (1926-28) was chambered for 7 shot .22 rimfire (long rifle, long and short) and had the same frame and upper works as the H&R "AUTO EJECTING" model from that era and was equipped with two piece walnut grip panels with a hump at the top ("saw handle").

In late 1928 - 29, the chambering was changed to 9 x .22lr and also 7 x .22 Winchester Rim Fire. This is the 2nd Variation. NOTE: the .22 WRF chambering is extremely scarce - some experts have estimated that only around 200 pieces were made with this chambering.

In 1930, the grip panels were changed to rounded top/no hump checkered walnut and this is considered the 3rd Variation (1931- 32).

In 1933, the grip frame was changed to the "RICE" type, with a bird's head shaped grip frame and one piece monogrip - attached to the frame by one bolt through the rear of the grip screwing into the now covered back strap. The cylinder now came equipped with a raised rim around the back face - the "H&R SAFETY RIM. This is considered the 4th Variation (1933 - 1938).

The 5th Variation (1939 - 1940?) There is the possibility of a 6th Variation with some other changes internally. Markings on the barrel were pretty much consistent, except when the .22 WRF chambering was introduced - the right side was stamped either: ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG" or ".22 W.R.F. CTG". The rear cylinder face for the 7 shot .22 WRF will be marked with a W.R.F. stamp, along with the last three digits of the s/n. 2600:1700:6AE5:2510:0:0:0:46 (talk) 22:45, 20 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Model 929 Sidekick

Serial #AR95792. When was this gun manufactured? 50.106.235.84 (talk) 02:35, 2 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]