Need help identifying an old shotgun

[Buster95]

I'm not sure maybe it's a Model 1905, seller said .44 cal dated 1901, come in a old leather case, here's a pic (the only one I have).

[quickdtoo]

Looks like a model 1900 if it has a removable hinge pin.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,228252.msg1099265859.html#msg1099265859

[Buster95]

Thanks Tim  The gun is far from perfect the seller wants me to make an offer, I'm not really sure if I'm interested or not but how much an old gun like this worth?

[quickdtoo]

Search engines are your friend. 

Tim

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=77880

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/9936744/shotguns-for-sale/pump-action/harrington-and-richardson-inc.-harrington-and-richardson-.h-and-r-model-1900-12-ga

[spooked]

Saw one at a local flea mkt, If my remember'er is working right the one i saw was a 44-410..I may be wrong but I think the 410 was supposed to be for a 2" shell?
Gitting old is jist barely better than the alternative...

[quickdtoo]

Here's another of Bill Goforth's replies that are more specific on the 44, leads me to believe it's a model 1905 Lightweight.

Tim


http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=52723

it is hard to tell the size of the frame from the pictures but it is either the model 1900 standard size frame or a model 1905 lightweight (small frame).

MODEL 1900------------------------------------------------1901-1916
Single Barrel, Standard Size Frame, Top Lever Break Action, Barrel Lock is Non-Self Adjustable, Two Piece Take Down via Removable Hinge Pin, 12, 16 & 20 Gauges, Barrel Length of 28, 30 & 32 inches Full Choke, Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock and Very Slim & Short Fore-Arm, Hard Rubber Butt Plate, Frame is Case Hardened and Barrel is Browned, Available as Ejector & Non-ejector, Weight 5¾ to 6 3/8 Pounds, This Model may have been made available to the Mail-Order Trade as a Brand Name Shotgun
VALUE: 100%=$170 60%=$55

MODEL 1905 Lightweight----------------------------------1906-1916
Single Barrel, Small Size Frame, Top Lever Break Action, Barrel Lock is Non-Self Adjustable, Two Piece Take Down via Removable Hinge Pin, 28 Gauges, Barrel Length of 28 inches Full Choke, 44 Caliber (44-40 Shot) & 45 Caliber (45-70 Shot) Barrel Length 26 inches Full Choke, Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock and Very Slim & Short Fore-Arm, Hard Rubber Butt Plate, Frame is Case Hardened and Barrel is Browned, Weight 4 to 4¾ Pounds. After 1911 Available with Auto-Ejector and in 24, 12mm, 14mm & 410 Ely Chambering, These are worth a 25% Premium. This Model may have been made available to the Mail-Order Trade as a Brand Name Shotgun
VALUE: 100%=$175 60%=$55

i believe the gauge should be marked on top of the barrel. but no matter which frame size or gauge this is it should be considered a black powder cartridge model and not be fired with modern ammo.
bill

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