Trying Again!!

[rodent.22]

Trying AGAIN!!!! Got on the phone today, verified this pistol, a saw-gripped H&R ''.22 Special" made in 1928. It's a large-frame, top-break 9 shot revolver with a 6'' barrel. 80% blue left, good bore, tight action, the screws show no sign of ever being removed. Perfect slots. It's in a gun shop in Ozark, Mo.

[Microgunner]

Now that is just flat out cool.

[imschur]

That is really cool  :thumb:

[rodent.22]

My transferer's license has been faxed, the money order mailed today. That bad boy should be in my hands next Thurs or Fri, its coming 2 day air express by BOTTLE ROCKET.... :dance:

[asmurff]

Does it qualify as an antique gun? It is pretty cool looking, were break tops ever very popular in the US. I know this English made a lot of them.

[lmao_37]

its great looking i hope you enjoy it  :grin:

[rodent.22]

Thanks guys. Smurff the top break was a Smith & Wesson feature for several years in the late 19th century. H&R made revolvers in top break for many years. Solid frame revolvers proved more durable, easier to make for the arms companies. Hinge wear and latch problems moved this design out of the mainstream.... :grin:

[rodent.22]

got a UPS tracking number- shipped 2 day air. Hope it arrives Friday, I'd like to shoot it this weekend.

[imschur]

sweet, I hope you get it in time.

[lmao_37]

oh cool i hope that you get to enjoy it this weekend to  ;D

[rodent.22]

NOPE, the UPS 2nd  day air is turning out to be 4 1/2 days....RESCHEDULED for Monday....DRAT..... >:(

[Microgunner]

Murphy's law.

[lmao_37]

If i find that dam MURPHY iam going to take him to the range and use him as a target....... iam sorry you have to wait until Monday  >:(

[rodent.22]

:laugh: :beer:

[rodent.22]

Got it today, shoots great!!!

[lmao_37]

Cool iam glad you like it :)

[asmurff]

Good you know how those rodent infuriation's are (what oh that is rodent infestation) sorry have a great time rodent.  :grin:

[Microgunner]

So, she goes BANG on request? Perforates the desired object when it does?

[rodent.22]

yeah man it shoots well. It's obvious the screws have never been out of the gun in 82 years...The guy described the mechanical condition perfectly, but was a little optimistic on the blue. He said the blue was 75%, but it should have said 75% GONE..... Overall I'm happy, LOL One thing about this pistol is the cylinder is not recessed, the cartriges are fully exposed and are subject to being struck and accidently fired if dropped. In 1932 the back of the cylinder was recessed, putting more space between the cartriges and the hammer, making these pistols a little safer. Then even later they went to the transfer bar system...

[imschur]

thats pretty neat