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Offline tc scout

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Old H&R 12 Ga shotgun
« on: February 17, 2012, 12:31:32 PM »
Anyone have any idea how old this gun is?

Receiver is stamped:
Harrington & Richardson Arms Co
Bay State
Worcester Mass USA

Barrel is stamped:
Made in USA 12 Ga Choke
serial # 13512
snap on forearm
Thanks
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Re: Old H&R 12 Ga shotgun
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2012, 03:28:37 PM »
Looks like my old circa 1926 .410.

 
Has same style ejector and snap on forend.  ;)  My grandfather bought it new as his first firearm for $6.75, if memory serves.  ;)
Tacklebury --}>>>>>    Multi-Barrel: .223 Superlite, 7mm-08 22", .30-40 Krag M158, .357 Maximum 16-1/4 HB, .45 Colt, .45-70 22" irons, 32" .45-70 Peeps, 12 Ga. 3-1/2 w/ Chokes, .410 Smooth slugger, .45 Cal Muzzy, .50 Cal Muzzy, .58 Cal Muzzy

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Re: Old H&R 12 Ga shotgun
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2012, 04:36:25 PM »
This one was my Grandfathers gun also, don't know when he bought it or price.
Too bad it can't be converted into another barrel.
The strongest reason for the
people to retain the right to keep and bear arms
is, as a last resort, to protect themselves
against tyranny in government.

Thomas Jefferson