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Offline NateD

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Model Number of Old H&R
« on: January 12, 2011, 02:04:25 PM »
I had an H&R single shot shotgun passed down to me, and I am looking for some info on it.  On the left side of the receiver it is stamped "Harrington & Richardson Arms Co Worchester, Mass U.S.A. Pat Feb. 27, 1900". Rght behind the trigger guard it is stamped "A261289".  It has a 30" barrel. The information I am looking for is the model number so that I can buy a few parts for it.  Also, since I need parts,(really just a butt plate and screws) where would be the best place to purchase these items.  Any information you could provide would be great.

Thanks!

Nate

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Re: Model Number of Old H&R
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2011, 03:23:46 PM »
First off Nate welcome to Greybeards forum.
It is easily the best place on the net to spend hours upon hours.
We've got a couple experts on the H&R's right here.
So just hang on and one will be along soon to help you out.
If not today then probably tomorrow.

Any chance you can post a couple pictures?
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Re: Model Number of Old H&R
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 06:30:10 PM »
Sound like a model 19XX, pics will help the vintage H&R experts identify it. It sounds just like mine, same markings IIRC! Best source is Numrich once you figure out what it is.

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Re: Model Number of Old H&R
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011, 04:00:40 AM »
Thanks for the information! I will post a few pictures when I get home.

-Nate

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Re: Model Number of Old H&R
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011, 07:27:23 AM »
First question:  is the hinge pin removable (has toggle head and unscrews to break down the gun) or is that pin solid and the forearm "snaps" off for breakdown?
Jim Hauff,  H&R Collector

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