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New Toy/First H&R Revolver
« on: August 20, 2011, 06:37:46 AM »
Well I just sold my Heritage Rough Rider and used the funds to buy this on gunbroker.com. I can't wait to have it in hand and give it a try ;D .
 

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Re: New Toy/First H&R Revolver
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2011, 10:44:24 AM »
xd45nut,
Congrats - you have a very nice example of the H&R VICTOR.  Your piece derives from the SMALL FRAME H&R YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION.  The VICTOR line (3 frame sizes - small: 7x.22; medium: 5x.32S&W; large: 6x.32S&W Long or 5x.38 S&W) was intended as a lower cost (round barrels and unfluted cylinders to save production costs) alternative to the "regular" H&R models and were sold through catalogues, hardware/hunting/sporting goods stores, etc.  The line was in production from circa 1912-13 into the mid 1930s.
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Re: New Toy/First H&R Revolver
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2011, 07:10:31 PM »
Cool thanks for the info.
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Re: New Toy/First H&R Revolver
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2011, 07:03:42 AM »
You're welcome, thanks for thanking.
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Re: New Toy/First H&R Revolver
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2011, 07:05:42 AM »
They should, may need a bit of hand fitting, especially the "locater pin" hole in the back sides - depends on where the pin on your grip frame was located by the grip installer, back then.
ALSO, remember you have the SMALL Young America - make sure you order the correct size - the "Medium" for 5 shot .32 will not fit - they'll be a bit to large.
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Re: New Toy/First H&R Revolver
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2011, 09:00:32 AM »
I may do that then. The right side grip has a chip in it.
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