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Harrington & Richardson H&R Small Bore Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun 28ga 1909-1920 *UBER RARE*
Guns International #: 102393107 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Harrington & Richardson Shotguns - Shotguns - Doubles
Seller's Information
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Seller: SGT JMAN
Member Since: 11/24/21
First Name: Thomas
Last Name: Rogers
State: Louisiana
Zip: 713022209
Country: United States
Phone: (318) 201-8296
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 93
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's Check, Personal Check, USPS Money Order/s, Zelle Pay
Description:
RARE Harrington & Richardson H&R Small Bore Double Barrel Hammer 28ga shotgun.
Manufactured between 1909-1920. Add this to your collection while available--not many out there!!
This used Harrington & Richardson H&R Small Bore double Barrel Hammer Shotgun features 28" barrels, splinter forestock pulls off for disassemply, Double Triggers & Hammers, metal bead front sight and comes with original H&R plastic butt plate (small chip). Most of the bluing is now a beautiful patina and some of the case color on the side plates and bottom is still visible. The wood stock and forend have a dark vintage finish and show signs of use (small crack in stock on right side behind side plate). Serial number on bottom of forend, barrel and bottom inside receiver are #2155. LOP 13" 1st trigger and 14" 2nd trigger, OAL 43 1/2"
Here's what was written in the H&R book:
H&R SMALL BORE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER GUN 1909-1920
The debate on just where this shotgun was manufactured is still on going. There is evidence that points to European as well as U.S.A origin. This model is listed in the catalogs as having Imported Walnut butt stock and forearm, while other H & R shotguns of the era are listed as having American Walnut butt stock and fore-end. H & R catalog number 12 (1913/1914) has a parts list and diagram that show the different parts of the action, which indicates there were parts on hand that could be ordered. This is a model that needs more research done on it. Whatever its origin, it was a limited production model offered between 1909 and 1920 and not encountered very often. I would estimate production at 5,000 to 10,000. The only variations I have discovered so far are in the chambering. The original chambering was 20 or 28 gauge and 44 cal. shot. Toward the end of production two other chambering were offered 410-44 and 14mm shot. The era of 1916/1917 appears to be the first time H & R offer their shotguns (single or double barrels) in the 410-44 chambering.
In his book The Breech Loading Shotgun in America 1865-1940, J.T. Vorisek suggests the design and machinery for this shotgun were purchased from Neumann Freres of Liege, Belgium and I am inclined to agree. The lack of any Belgium proof marks would certainly indicate manufacture in the U.S.A. In a like manner the stock being manufactured of Imported Walnut indicates some inventory on hand was also purchased.
SPECIFICATION;
Side by Side double barrel, side lock action with exposed hammers; English style walnut pistol gripped butt stock and fore-end, checkered; lock plates removed by single screw; frame forged steel; finish, browned barrel and case hardened frame; coil springs thru-out; rebounding hammers; cross bolt barrel locking; double triggers; barrel are made of de-carbonized steel; right barrel modified choke and left barrel full choke.
YEARS
1909-1916 - 20 gauge - 28 INCHES - 6 ¼ LBS. – Standard Loads both Black & Smokeless Powder
20 gauge - 26 INCHES - 6 LBS -- Standard Loads both Black & Smokeless Powder
28 gauge - 28 INCHES - 6 LBS -- Standard Loads both Black & smokeless Powder
28 gauge - 26 INCHES - 5 ¾ LBS – Standard Loads both Black & Smokeless Powder
44 cal - 26 INCHES - 5 ¼ LBS -- 44 W.C.F. and 44 XL shot cartridges only
1917-1920- 20 gauge - 28 INCHES - 6 ¼ LBS. – Standard Loads both Black & Smokeless Powder
20 gauge - 26 INCHES - 6 LBS -- Standard Loads both Black & Smokeless Powder
28 gauge - 28 INCHES - 6 LBS -- Standard Loads both Black & smokeless Powder
28 gauge - 26 INCHES - 5 ¾ LBS – Standard Loads both Black & Smokeless Powder
410/44 – 28 INCHES - 5 ½ LBS -- 44 W.C.F. and 44 XL shot cartridges only
410/44 – 26 INCHES - 5 ¼ LBS -- 44 W.C.F. and 44 XL shot cartridges only
14mm gauge - 28 INCHES - 5 ½ LBS -- 14mm shot cartridges only
14mm gauge - 26 INCHES - 5 ¼ LBS -- 14mm shot cartridges only
Note: ALL SALES ARE FINAL, with the exception of 3-day inspection period for USED guns.
Buyer pays $75 shipping & insurance to lower 48 States.
PAYMENT: Cashiers Check, USPS Money Order or Personal Check only, unless pre approved by me. Payment is expected within 7 business days, not including weekends or holidays. Warranty/Inspection Period: All firearms should be checked over by your Gunsmith prior to being shot or handled. PLEASE know your own state and local laws prior to purchasing. NO sales to CA or where illegal. I will ship your firearm out via FedEx Ground from my FFL Dealer to your FFL Dealer once payment is received and cleared. Insurance IS INCLUDED in the shipping price. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Thanks
SOLD
Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge
Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson
Model: Small Bore
Serial Number: 2155
Barrel Length: 28
Condition: Used