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H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« on: April 06, 2008, 09:32:46 AM »
My Grandpa gave me this shotgun for Christmas some 25 years ago. Does anyone know how I can tell what year it was made? I checked the FAQ but found no corresponding numbers.

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Re: H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2008, 10:20:54 AM »
What's the serial number prefix? If it was made before 1940, it has no serial number.

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Re: H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2008, 11:00:52 AM »
L 22848. I just spotted it. Thanks.

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Re: H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2008, 11:20:53 AM »
looks like it was made in 1951...<><....:)
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Re: H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2008, 11:26:19 AM »
What do you think the chances are that I can find parts for it? I would love to freshen it up and give it to my daughter.

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Re: H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2008, 11:41:00 AM »
Parts are pretty readily available..try Numrich or other gunsmith supply houses....<><....:)
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Re: H&R Delux Topper M488 .410
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2008, 11:45:51 AM »
Thank you sir. I will do just that. :)