Harrington Richardson Sportsman 22

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I have a Harrington Richarson Sportsman, single action I beleive it is a model 999 but not certain. It needs and ejector or cylinder ejector assy. The S/N is S19537. can anyone tell me what year of mfg and if it is a 999. Please help!
Thx
Jim
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Hello.
These guys like pictures to help with IDs.
There is at least one H&R collector somewhere on this forum.
Do a search for Numrich and you should find all you need.
 
Pictures would help. Sportsman 999 should be on the barrel. Is it a break top revolver? if not then it isn't one.
 
Heres a picture of a 999 off google image...this look like it?

8975H_R_999.jpg
 
jrisdal said:
I have a Harrington Richarson Sportsman, single action I beleive it is a model 999 but not certain.
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If "SPORTSMAN" is stamped into the side of the barrel, it's most likely a top-break pre-Model 999 - yours is from 1957 AFAIK.

While you might be shooting it single-action (cocking the hammer for each shot), it should be a double-action revolver, cocking/firing via simply pulling the trigger only.

Numrich Arms (google) is the most likely source for parts.

Could you tell us why it needs an ejector/star ?
Is the one for your gun missing ?

If it's missing, AFAIK a new extractor/ejector star would need to be gunsmith fitted, since the cylinder timing is done off the central ratchet teeth thereon.

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I have an H&R Sportsman 999, bought it new in the mid 70's. Definitely double action, top-break, vent rib. I still shoot it. You can get the parts you need from Numrich.
 
AFAIK, the pre-1942 Sportsman 199, the Ultra Sportsman, and the New Defender were the only single-action, 9-shot .22 top-break H&R's, with all subsequent Sportsman, 999 Engraved, and 999 Sportsman being double-action.

MQP, Is your "single-action Model 999" marked as a Model 999 ?

If so, did you purchase it "new" ? - because if not, it might have been modified to shoot only SA, for target work, something done every once in awhile to Colt & S&W DA target revolvers, back in the 1950's (IIRC).

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PetahW,
Good call.
I bought it used in Madison, Wisconsin in 1964.
It looks the same as my father's 999 bought new in 1936.
MQP
 
H&R sportsman single action

My H&R has sportsman on the lefte side of a non vented barrel rib, "H. R. "Sportsman" stamped on the side and just below that is stamped Single Action in the same style lettering. It doe have the wrap around grips and is not a conversion. There is no model number on this critter. It is a breaktop 9 shot. On the right side is stamped in the same lettering as above the barrel says 22 Long Rifle Ctg. The sight are ajustable and made of steel. Top barrel marking is Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. The second line is Worchester, Mass. U.S.A. Still need help. GPC does not have the cyl or star ejector. I also need a hand spring. Can anyone help me with this further information?
Thank You
Jim
 
Top Break Sportsman

James I have the exact same gun as yours and mine has the frame mounted firing pin, wrap around grips, same lettering etc.! Cool gun I'm thinking mines made in 1934 because the serial # is in the s124## range. Are these safe to shoot with modern ammo? Thanks Guys!
 
Crazyhair53 said:
James I have the exact same gun as yours and mine has the frame mounted firing pin, wrap around grips, same lettering etc.! Cool gun I'm thinking mines made in 1934 because the serial # is in the s124## range. Are these safe to shoot with modern ammo? Thanks Guys!
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Are you implying something from the 'Thirties might be OLD?

Bob Wright
 
Crazy...you might not get a response from the OP-he hasn't posted since Oct 2012.

But maybe this will bring him back.:D
 
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