Need advice on H&R 22 revolver
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ligonierbill
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Is it the break open, 9-shot "Sportsman"? My Dad had one, and my brother has it now. That's a nice gun. I would pay $150 for one in excellent condition, but I don't know if they were ever made in nickel. Could be someone prettied up a beat up example, but you have to judge that for yourself.
bedbugbilly
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It's hard telling what it is - you'll need to take a look at it and get a model number. H & R made a lot of different 22 revolvers - some with swing out cylinders, some that you had to pull the cylinder pin and take the cylinder out to reload, etc.
I had a "Sidekick" (I believe a Model 929) with a six inch barrel - 9 shot - blued. They also made that in other barrel lengths. At the time they were made, they were "inexpensive" revolvers (as compared with Colt, S & W, etc.) but they were rugged little revolvers intended for general use. I had an accuracy issue with mine that we could never figure out but others that I knew that had the same model loved theirs and they shot well - great plinkers.
Value is going to depend on just what it is, the condition of the finish, etc. From what I've seen over the last few years, these types of revolvers were not really that "collectible" but that seems to be changing and I'm surprised as to what some of the prices I've seen them go for at auctions or on GB.
See if you can get a Model # or if they will let you take a photo of it that you can post - someone who has the knowledge on them should come along and be able to give you an idea.
Today, it's kind of hard to find a 22 revolver (new) that you can buy for under $200.00. The Heritage Rough Rider is one of them - I have one and use it for a "knock around" gun on the farm - a nice shooter, etc. but certainly not a Smith or a Ruger. When I bought my H & R Sidekick - I think I paid $125.00 for it - at the time I thought it was a bit high but it was in perfect condition and I wanted it to teach my wife to shoot. I'd still have it if it wasn't for the problem I had with it (and I'm not knocking H & R - it was this particular pistol).
If it catches your eye and you like the shine and the pearls - take a closer look and see if they'll dicker on it. The most they can say is "no", In the end, it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. On several occasions I have run across handguns that just "spoke to me" but that I thought were a little high in price (used pistols). Some I have passed on - several I haven't even though I thought they were $25 or $50 too high. One was a S & W 38 spl. M & P - I felt it was a little high but the seller wouldn't budge - I paid it and have need regretted it as it's one that I shoot the most. The pleasure it's given me far outweighs the $30 or so that I thought was "too high".
Good luck and if it's something you really like and want - I hope it all works out for you!
I had a "Sidekick" (I believe a Model 929) with a six inch barrel - 9 shot - blued. They also made that in other barrel lengths. At the time they were made, they were "inexpensive" revolvers (as compared with Colt, S & W, etc.) but they were rugged little revolvers intended for general use. I had an accuracy issue with mine that we could never figure out but others that I knew that had the same model loved theirs and they shot well - great plinkers.
Value is going to depend on just what it is, the condition of the finish, etc. From what I've seen over the last few years, these types of revolvers were not really that "collectible" but that seems to be changing and I'm surprised as to what some of the prices I've seen them go for at auctions or on GB.
See if you can get a Model # or if they will let you take a photo of it that you can post - someone who has the knowledge on them should come along and be able to give you an idea.
Today, it's kind of hard to find a 22 revolver (new) that you can buy for under $200.00. The Heritage Rough Rider is one of them - I have one and use it for a "knock around" gun on the farm - a nice shooter, etc. but certainly not a Smith or a Ruger. When I bought my H & R Sidekick - I think I paid $125.00 for it - at the time I thought it was a bit high but it was in perfect condition and I wanted it to teach my wife to shoot. I'd still have it if it wasn't for the problem I had with it (and I'm not knocking H & R - it was this particular pistol).
If it catches your eye and you like the shine and the pearls - take a closer look and see if they'll dicker on it. The most they can say is "no", In the end, it's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. On several occasions I have run across handguns that just "spoke to me" but that I thought were a little high in price (used pistols). Some I have passed on - several I haven't even though I thought they were $25 or $50 too high. One was a S & W 38 spl. M & P - I felt it was a little high but the seller wouldn't budge - I paid it and have need regretted it as it's one that I shoot the most. The pleasure it's given me far outweighs the $30 or so that I thought was "too high".
Good luck and if it's something you really like and want - I hope it all works out for you!
A lot depends on the age of that H&R. The older ones have a tendency to be fragile and get out of time very easily. Take a look at the cylinder stop notches on the cylinder. If they are a slot with a leade, sort of a "T" shape, like those of an S&W or a Colt, the gun is pretty modern. If they are one cut in kind of a triangular shape, take a pass on that gun.
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silvermane_1
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"vietnamese noodle soup" pearl grips?, never heard of those
, however i have heard of "faux" pearl grips, well those H&R 9 shot 22 are becoming quite collectable as of late, so for $150 i would jump on it with both feet, cuz a 9 shot wheelgun in 22lr is almost the same as the 10rnd capacity in the semi-autos and you don't have to worry about "dud" rounds as much in wheelgun as you do in a semi-auto 22s. and also you have more ammo options in a wheelgun as well, since FTEs, stovepipes, and jams aren't problems in a wheelgun.
, however i have heard of "faux" pearl grips, well those H&R 9 shot 22 are becoming quite collectable as of late, so for $150 i would jump on it with both feet, cuz a 9 shot wheelgun in 22lr is almost the same as the 10rnd capacity in the semi-autos and you don't have to worry about "dud" rounds as much in wheelgun as you do in a semi-auto 22s. and also you have more ammo options in a wheelgun as well, since FTEs, stovepipes, and jams aren't problems in a wheelgun.Wait. Hold on. Stop. OP says it's nickled and "resembles an Iver Johnson."
I had a mental flash of an old H&R breaktop 7 shot revolver from around the turn of the 20th century, in which case I can't recommend that gun as any kind of a shooter with anything other than CB caps.
We need more data, and, if possible, pix.
I had a mental flash of an old H&R breaktop 7 shot revolver from around the turn of the 20th century, in which case I can't recommend that gun as any kind of a shooter with anything other than CB caps.
We need more data, and, if possible, pix.