22 WRF ammo again - this chambering has little shooter attraction - so a collector needs to be found to realize full potential value. ![]() Current RETAIL value is difficult to state because of the paucity of actual selling prices - my best estimate somewhere around $450 - $500 to a dedicated collector. I have no confirmation of the limited production being around 200, but when you consider how very few of these that actually turn up ANYWHERE - the best that can be said is that they are very Scarce or Rare. I have two of these: s/n 537062 on the original frame and 570503 on the "RICE" frame. The pics indicate that your piece is in v.good-excellent condition. Harrington and Richardson along with Massachusetts spelled out on top of barrell with a Patent date of Nov 8 1895. After looking at what I typed, I realized I gave the wrong first 3 digits. stamped into the breech end of the cylinder. Didnt think we should use all of a serial number. CTG on the right side of the barrel and W.R.F. 22 WMRF) cartridge.Ī 7 shooter in that serial number range would confirm that as will the stamping of. The serial number falls around the middle of the known range - so we can guess year of manufacture to be in the 1935-35 range.Īs to the chambering - several sources that I've seen indicate that somewhere around 200 22 SPECIALS were made to handle the. It has the serial number stamped on the bottom of the butt end and underneath the lip of the barrel lock, and under the grips on the butt end of the revolver, the serial number is 224 043. USA' and on the side of the barrel it says '38 CAL S&W CTGE'. I have two of these: s/n 537062 on the original frame and 570503 on the 'RICE' frame. ![]() stamped into the breech end of the cylinder. It should have the SAFETY CYLINDER with a raised rim around the breech end of the cylinder, as indicated by the PATENT No. On the top of the barrel it says: 'Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. A 7 shooter in that serial number range would confirm that as will the stamping of. Like I said above, I don't know any of the actual history of it so it really has no meaning to me except that it was in my dad's estate and had apparently belonged to his father before that.Your 22 SPECIAL (circa 1925 - 1941) is what we're calling the 4th VARIATION (1933 - '38)- characterized by the "Rice" type grip frame and one piece mono grip. No plans on repairing, honestly I'm not even sure what to do with it. The gun is not completely functional (I can pull the trigger and the hammer falls, but the cylinder moves freely even with the gun closed so it is not safe to fire.) Other than the cylinder not locking up unless the trigger is pulled, the gun seems to work. We may earn a commission through products purchased using links on this page. Pretty sure its pre 1953, maybe even in the 1940s. Hi, I know this doesnt exactly fall into the category, but Im looking for the date of this inherited revolver. Just the text above and the SN.įrom what I've read on other sites, no caliber markings means the gun is likely chambered for the. Harrington & Richardson Custer Memorial, Enlisted Mens Model, 1873 Springfield Carbine (top). 5K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by lefty475 Aug 24, 2013. No caliber mark, no model number, and no patent date. ![]() No markings on left side of barrel, or elsewhere. Top of barrel: HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS COMPANY. Sorry for the poor cell phone pic but the top line reads "Harrington and Richardson Arms Co." and the second line reads "Worcester, Mass U.S.A." Serial 45318 on bottom of top strap, 5318 under left side grip, 318 on extractor and cylinder.
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