SPORTSMAN DOUBLE ACTION MODEL 999 LARGE FRAME TOP BREAK - 1932-1952 This info, compiled by the late Bill Goforth (who wrote THE book on H&R Firearms) should be a big help to you. The painted finish is not original and this revolver would be considered having zero precent original finish and would only worth the 60% value if the mechanicism is very tight and the lockup is 100%.Just posted this on the other Sportsman posting too. VALUE: 100%=$265 60%=$75 Add 10% premium for blue finish 20% premium 4”, 5” or 6” barrel 20% premium for 22 rimfire caliber 10% premium for 7th variation Seventh Variation, new grip frame, there is no step down for the grip panels to fit into-1925-1942Īfter 1930 listed in catalogs as PREMIER No. State name in barrel marking spelled out (MASSACHUSETTS)-1916-1924 Sixth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel. Third Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel, patent date 10-8-95-1909-1913įourth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel, no patent date, state not spelled out in address (MASS)-1914-1915įifth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel same as 4th except different font used in barrel markings-1914-1915 Second Variation, model name & caliber marked on left side of barrel, patent dates 4-2-95, 4-7-96-1906-1908 There has not been enough data gathered on serial number to try to come up with a serial number range for the different variations.įirst Variation, model name & caliber marked on left side of barrel, patent dates 5-14-89, 4-2-95, 4-7-96-1905-Only Small fame double action top break revolver with double top post barrel latch calibers and cylinder capacity, 22 rimfire-7 rounds, 32 S&W, 5 rounds automatic cylinder stop standard finish Nickel with case harden hammer and barrel latch standard barrel length 3 inches, with 2, 4, 5 and 6 inches available as optional HAS CALIBER MARKINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF BARREL WAS MANUFACTURED FOR SMOKELESS POWDER CARTRIDGE PRESSURES. H&R PREMIER SECOND MODEL SMALL FRAME TOP BREAK R.F. VALUE 100%=$225 60%=$85 For all Auto-Ejecting 2nd Models add 75% premium for 2½” barrel add 25% for 4”, 5” & 6” barrels add 15% for blue finish add 10% for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th variations with nickel trigger guard on nickel finish piecesĬould be a second model Premier or a second model hammerless below is information on the Premier model, made between 19. *Serial numbers found on the bottom side of the top strap will have letter codes with them. Second Variation one patent date marked OCT-4-1887 (year marked in full)-1890-1892* Top of barrel markings include company name and address and patent dates.įirst Variation one patent date OCT-4-87 only-1890-1892 New frame shape and new hard rubber grip panels with Target Logo, Auto-ejecting mechanism, Calibers 32 S&W, 6 shot cylinder capacity, 38 S&W caliber 5 shot cylinder capacity, nickel finish (blue optional), barrel lengths of 2½ (rare), 3¼ (standard), 4, 5 & 6 inches available, “IF THERE IS NO CALIBER MARKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL THEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED FOR BLACK POWDER”. (NEW FRAME TARGET LOGO GRIPS) (BLACK POWDER) -1890-1904 ![]() This is most likely a second model auto-ejecting 2nd variation manufactured 1890-1892.
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