H & R Sportsman 999

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mustangtaco

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Hi Everyone,

I just found this site tonight and this is my first post.

I recently purchased a H & R Sportsman 999 with a 6" barrel for my wife as she doesn't like my automatics. It is in really good shape and still feels really tight.

Have any of you guys had one before? Just wondering what you opinion is and hoping that I didn't make a mistake.
 
A breaktop 22? I still haven't found another one after selling mine decades ago. A great revolver! I believe it to be H&Rs flagship revolver. I took many squirrels with mine.
 
I'd love to find one of those in great shape.I passed on one 3 years ago and have regretted it ever since. :(
 
Thanks guys. I feel better about my purchase now.

It was sort of an impulse buy and I didn't have a chance to research the model before. Its condition was so good I couldn't pass it up.

I'm new to the revolver game, spent most of my life with autos so I was a little worried beccause it isn't a Smith, Colt, Ruger etc. I wasn't sure about the quality.

I'll post some pictures when I get possession. I'm in Canada and it can take 7 to 14 days just for the transfer permit to bring it from the store to your home.
 
:D .Nice little .22s. I have a 'Sportsman' that was originally owned by my father that is still in nice shape, accurate, and a pleasure to shoot. Pretty much the same gun, but not marked '999' anywhere.

It was the first handgun that I ever pulled a trigger on. It doesn't get out that often anymore, only because those nine chambers make it kind of tedious to clean.
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Mine has the solid rib as well but is marked Sportsman 999.

When I checked the serial number, the year of production is 1954. Judging by the bluing and condition I originally thought it was one of the Sportsman's built in the mid eighties. Darn I hope I look that good after 51 years.

Maybe they changed the models later on. I'm not sure. It's so hard to find any information on them.
 
The 999 sportsman was THE top of the line H&R 22. Sweet style and function and decient accuracy. Downfalls are that it has the typical lame and hard to work H&R triggers. Also the rear sight has a tendancy to loosen as it just free floats between set screws. I had a minty one untill just reciently.
Enjoy it!
 
H&R Model 926?

How about the H&R Model 926? I just saw one in good shape a few days ago? It was a break top, 9 shot(.22)with a four inch barrel. It looked alot like the H&R Model 999-EXCEPT, that it has an exposed ejector rod in the front of the cylinder!

Does anyone know how good the Model 926 was-and, how close to the Model 999,that this Model 926 was(Low end, mid-range, or high end?)? What are these worth? Or, what prices has anyone seen these H&R(.22's)going for?
 
I paid about $195 for an unfired one, with the box & instructions in 1998. Revolver is close to 100%, and is still unfired; (My intent was to shoot it - hasn't happened yet - not sure it will). Box & Instructions not such good shape.

The Sportsman has a beautiful blue finish that you don't see on most guns today; with what I believe are walnut grips. Manufactured in 1950.

It is a great revolver.

John
 
I don't mean to be a sour puss, but I owned one and hated it. It was my first handgun. I liked the price. Functioned just fine. It just blew lead and hot powder all over me when I shot it. Gunsmith refused to work on it. Got rid of it. Bought a Colt Diamondback 22 and have never looked back!
 
In re the H&R 926, check it over carefully. Pull the grips and check the action. They are good 22s. I am discussing a deal for a 1957 model now. I like H&Rs. 22s and 32s even an old 38 S&W breaktop I own.
 
Pappy, Your "Sportsman" may be the earlier 199 Sportsman(1931-51). The 999 "Deluxe Sportsman" with vented rib is the post 1951 offering.
 
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