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How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« on: March 15, 2011, 06:32:46 PM »
I wonder how may people are on this forum that collect those old Toppers.  I'm talking about the old 158's,  058's,  48's etc.  I have three 158 Toppers 12ga,  20ga (my favorite skeet gun),  .410 with spare 30/30 barrel.  All are 28"  with full chokes and AF serial prefix (1969).  Lookin for a 16g.  I need to get some pictures on here.  The 12 needs some work but the others are near mint.
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2011, 05:19:46 PM »
Only 1 Topper here.
It's a 20 gauge AU = 1980.
Great guns!
First H&R  I ever owned, seen alot of shells, from7 1/2 shot, to buckshot, to slugs.
Has fired them all very well.
I collect 1980 H&R revolvers, was quite the surprise when I checked the old topper, and saw the AU prefix on it too. 
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2011, 05:02:47 AM »
I have a 16 gauge barrel that needs work on the ejector, its a bit sticky and has a wear area that seems to have flattened some out, so its too wide and sticks. Ive freed it up with oil but needs a file taken to it.
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2011, 03:25:11 PM »
I've got a .22 Remington Jet Topper a 30/30 ,22 Hornet ,20ga and a .410 love them all. Wish they would blue the new ones like these. Kurt
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2011, 07:42:03 AM »
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I totally agree,  I purchsed an sb2 30/30 for my daughter for christmas and I oticed the metal finish is bit rough not smooth like my 158 30/30.  I have heard guys on here talk of them rust alot easier too.  I am going to keep a good coat of oil on it for now.  a friend of mine told me of a product used by the militltary that penetrates to the molecular level,  I may try that.  He said heat up the gun to apply and heat again and reapply and it is good for life.  I will get more info before using.
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2011, 08:53:41 AM »
If you mean Militec-1, forget it, it's poor protection, use Eezox, CorrosionX or BreakFree CLP, all are hard to beat, I've been using Eezox for over 20yrs, never had a problem with rust on my H&Rs even in my damp basement.

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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2011, 12:26:30 PM »
I sent him a text the EEzox and  breakfree clp sound familiar.
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2011, 01:02:14 PM »
I started with one, now have three.  I can't turn one down if the price is right.  I'll be using one to turkey hunt beginning next weekend.

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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2011, 04:11:35 AM »
on these old toppers ive noticed many ive come across have very weak hammers, either they dont strike the firing pin or just lightly.  What do they usually need, springs?
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2011, 05:51:40 PM »
My 12 has the same problem.  That would be my guess.   I just haven't fooled with it yet.  My other two have never had a problem.   
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2011, 04:12:26 PM »
I'm not a collector but I do have a 30-30 and a 22jet.
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2011, 06:09:17 AM »
Cheater don't sell yourself short. that is not a bad collection .thats one of the great things about H&R collecting and shooting the collection.You got the start of a collection and disease you just arn't aware of yet ;D Kurt
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2011, 04:18:50 PM »
ive got  a 30-30...058 (1980), a mdl 155 shikari 44 mag(1976) and the huntsman in 58cal (1974). luv em all young and old ;D
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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2011, 03:52:15 PM »
Cheater ,  that .22jet is somwhat rare I believe.  Hang on to it and build your collection around it.               Scratchmark,  I am like you I would buy everyone I saw if i could afford it.

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Re: How many OLD topper collectors are out there?
« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2011, 04:49:09 PM »
My fil gave me three barrels for snap on forearm some years back. 22 jet, 30-30, and .410. A couple years ago I got a 158 receiver prior seriel numbered with 2 12 ga barrels that they fit. The 30-30 shoots great. I havn't shot other 2 barrels yet. Couple weeks ago I finaly got a profiled frame AG (1970) that is just a shade too short, so I'll fit to that for first three barrels.
Thanks Don.
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