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Custom 1935-1941 Vintage H&R Model 195 U.S.R.A. Model .22 Single Shot Target Pistol (6th Variation) ** Super Scarce H&R! ** REDUCED
Guns International #: 101360927 Seller's Inventory #: M19-1260
Category: Harrington & Richardson Pistols - Benchrest and Target Pistols - Rimfire
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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Number of Active Listings: 184
Total Number of Listings: 14865
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
The H&R Model 195 otherwise known as the U.S.R.A. Model, was Harrington and Richardson's attempt to make the VERY best single shot match rimfire pistol in the world, and by most accounts they succeeded. Production of the pistol began in 1928 and ended in 1941 with a total of about 3300 pistols produced. During those years of production there were a great many minor changes and refinements in the model, all with the goal of making it a better target pistol. In an interesting article about the H&R U.S.R.A. model on the O.G.C.A.'s , William McCarter says: After about a year or so of production, in 1930, H and R hired Walter F. Roper, a talented mechanical engineer, designer of custom target grips and an expert pistol shot with many years experience in the firearms industry. For the last 10 years he had worked for Smith and Wesson. H and R wanted the Model 195 developed into the best single shot target pistol. This was an era when competitive pistol shooting in this country was largely conducted under the auspices of the United States Revolver Ass'n (U.S.R.A.) Roper was provided with adequate funds to experiment and develop the pistol. This he did with a passion. Sometimes, only 5 or 10 pistols were produced with a certain feature. Sometimes only one! Besides some of the readily visible features discussed below, there were features not readily apparent to the naked eye. There were combinations of bore size, rifling twist rate and chamber design. The rifling equipment used in making the barrels for this match pistol cut the grooves while simultaneously scraping the top of the lands to remove marks. Barrels for this pistol were so smoothly rifled that lapping was unnecessary. The American Rifleman in the March, 1930 issue announced and described an improved model now called the "U.S.R.A. Model" and so marked on the left side. From this point on, it is inconceivable that H and R made any profit directly on the sale of this pistol. With the limited production on a no costs spared constant design change basis, any direct profit from the sale of the pistol was probably not achieved. What H and R wanted was a reputation for the best single shot pistol, which they achieved. This particular example is serial number 2159 and is what is known as a "6th Variation" by collectors today. It has been further customized with the barrel cut down to 6" inches, a Marbles front blade sight dovetailed in, a trigger over-travel adjusting screw added behind the trigger, and Mother of Pearl inserts added to the grips and a silver nameplate added to the bottom of the grips engraved with "W.E.D". From what we have read online it is quite common for these to be customized to the owner's tastes or desires, as these were serious target pistols and competitors liked their guns to be unique. This H&R is a in very good shape overall and perfect mechanically. The end of the barrel is perfectly cut down with rounded corners and a perfectly straight cut. The top of the rib has been ground down and re-shaped perfectly as well, removing the H&R name that would have been offset due to the shortened barrel (and possibly partially located where the front sight now resides). The original factory high gloss blue finish on the remainder of the pistol is still very attractive and bright, showing some handling marks, minor wear, and some evidence of prior surface rust, but no major damage or eyesores. The checkered American Walnut target grips are in good condition overall. They are free from any cracks or repairs, the checkering is still nice and defined, and the custom MOP inserts and nameplate are in excellent condition. The grips have one little chunk of wood missing, located on the front edge below the exposed front grip tang (you can see this in the pictures provided). The action is perfect on this H&R, it locks up tight with zero play or slop and the hammer cocks as it was designed to. The bore is perfect as well, it still has nice sharp rifling throughout with no pitting, erosion, or visible imperfections whatsoever. The trigger is superb on this U.S.R.A. Model. It has an adjustment screw located in the front of the triggerguard for weight along with the over-travel adjustment screw mentioned earlier. At it's current setting it breaks like a thin glass rod with a VERY light pull. The automatic ejector is in perfect working order and throws the brass well clear when the action is opened fully. This is really one of the coolest H&R pistols we have ever had, and it certainly is the scarcest. If you would like to own an example of the finest single-shot .22 pistol ever made in the U.S., here is your chance to get one of these rare guns.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson
Model: Model 195 U.S.R.A.
Serial Number: 2159
Caliber Info: .22 Rimfire
Bore: Excellent
Condition: Very Good
Barrels: 6" Inches (As-Modified)
Manufacture Date: 1935-41