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Offline Steve E

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Topper 88 barrels?
« on: April 12, 2022, 03:36:39 PM »
I have an inquiry about Topper 88 barrels, I have an H&R Topper 88 made in 1980 I believe (serial prefix AU).  It's a 20 Ga so what barrels will fit? I know some frames have designation such as SB1 etc. etc. what frame designation is my frame? Thanks for any info.

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Re: Topper 88 barrels?
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2022, 03:49:42 PM »
All that stuff should be in
the FAQS ( or it used to be)
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Re: Topper 88 barrels?
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2022, 05:02:02 AM »
After reading all that it looks like any shotgun barrel or rifle barrel will fit, some might require minor fitting. I guess I'll have to pull off the butt stock to see what frame I have. Thanks for the info. Now to start searching for barrels.

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Re: Topper 88 barrels?
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2022, 05:08:37 AM »
All H&R Inc (1953-86) single shots had ductile cast iron frames suitable for shotgun and low pressure rifle chamberings like 30-30, Hornet and 357,  SB1(cast iron) and SB2 {alloy steel) weren't made until NEF made them in 1987.

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Re: Topper 88 barrels?
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2022, 09:02:35 AM »
Looks like I'll be looking for a 357 and 30-30 barrels. I guess a 410 barrel would fit.

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