Unicorns ain't cheap!I've owned one before, they are fun guns to shoot, I think I paid around 175.00-200.00 in the early 2000's, no way would I pay a price starting with a 4 or 5 or more!
Ha, i've never considered an H&R a unicorn, they made a ton of them.Unicorns ain't cheap!
I agree with you ... just using the OP's termHa, i've never considered an H&R a unicorn, they made a ton of them.
I linked 11 auctions that are still live. You can jump into one or all of them today. These pistols won't be sold until the bell rings at the end of the auction ... maybe you win, maybe you don't ... keep trying because GB has new auctions added daily.Thanks fellas! I see them online( gunbroker,etc.) but they are always sold, and I have checked for years. I understand they made gazillions of these, try to find one now. I already have two Heritage revolvers. What I want is a top break .22.
Thanks fellas! I see them online( gunbroker,etc.) but they are always sold, and I have checked for years. I understand they made gazillions of these, try to find one now. I already have two Heritage revolvers. What I want is a top break .22.
They really didn’t make a huge amount of these guns. There are several variations to be aware of, some more scarce than others.Trying to find one in good condition. Like looking for a unicorn.
When NEF and HR merged they produced them in the 90’s as well, over 60 years of production there’s a few out thereThey really didn’t make a huge amount of these guns. There are several variations to be aware of, some more scarce than others.
Early production until about 1933 the letter code “D” was used to denote double action
First Variation; round heavy weight ribbed barrel with Blade non-adjustable front sight ----1932- to before April 18,1933
Second Variation; adjustable front sight------------1933 (after 4-18-1933)-
Third Variation; firing pin moved to hammer-------------------------1934
Fourth Variation; three inch barrel was offered----------------------1935
Fifth Variation; two patent dates marked on cylinder (before there was only one)---1936 (after 3-17)-1937
Sixth Variation; top of barrel markings moved to right side of barrel---------------1937-1939
Seventh Variation; 22 WFR caliber dropped, 3 inch barrel dropped--------------1940-1941
Eight Variation; one piece over size plastic grips are standard, limited production during WWII years----1942-1952
MODEL 999 SPORTSMAN SECOND MODEL (NEW FRAME)-------1953-1972
Top Break, Double Action, 22 Long Rifle Caliber, 9 shot, Blue Finish, Barrel Length 6 inches, Adjustable Sights
Third model 1972- 1986. Now included a transfer bar.
If I haven’t bored you to tears yet be sure to check the timing, also the quill will get weak over time and break after a couple boxes of ammo. They are great guns a a hoot to empty and reload. (One of the few lemon squeezers in existence with practical value. Lol)
Whatever you decide get ready for heavy, heavy trigger pull in da.
Forgot to add. The 3” bbl with the rice frame is the most desirable.
You got me on that one! I either just didn’t know or my old age took over and made me forget. Thx for straightening me out.When NEF and HR merged they produced them in the 90’s as well, over 60 years of production there’s a few out there
They are actually extinct now. They weren't a horse with a horn.Unicorns ain't cheap!