H&R SPortsman early model .22
Looks like it has some rust on barrel towards muzzle, serial 901xx
any ideas of value?
Thanks very much for any help
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100.00... they have a problem with the cylinder star getting buggered up 0 -
Hello first time poster long time looker I have a small collection of H&R revolvers and from my experience a Sportsman is worth closer to $300 than it is to $100 in todays market 0 -
I sold an early one here lately with the star messed up,,got 225...Sold one later version with pits for 300...these have been in the last few weeks...There is a collector interest in them..[:)] 0 -
Regarding the cylinder star, does anyone know where I might find a replacement cylinder? A family member has one that was handed down and the cylinder star is buggered. Its cylinder doesn't lock properly when cycled and is out of battery. The revolver has a dynamic family folklore, none of which can be proven, and has been in my family at least 50 years that I know of. Any guidance is appreciated. 0 -
i guess they are worth what some one will pay[:0] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Garth
Regarding the cylinder star, does anyone know where I might find a replacement cylinder? A family member has one that was handed down and the cylinder star is buggered. Its cylinder doesn't lock properly when cycled and is out of battery. The revolver has a dynamic family folklore, none of which can be proven, and has been in my family at least 50 years that I know of. Any guidance is appreciated.
I checked several places,to no avail..I think I would have kept the early one IF I could have found the part..Might put a Wanted item the the forum here...good luck0 -
Beebo,
Your piece with a serial number in the 90K range was made, most likely from current research, in mid to late 1939 and is a 1st Model 6th Variation.
A word or two about current SPORTSMAN valuations.
I own a few dozen Sportsman and occasionally purchase one that I need to fill in empty spaces or upgrade my collection. I also monitor H&R firearms prices and upgrade them for "THE BLUE BOOK...." by Steve Fjestad. Over the past 3 to 4 years - SPORTSMAN selling prices have more than doubled. If you search the GunBroker auction site you will see selling prices for NIB or ANIB pieces have been selling, routinely between $400 and $550 over the past 6 months. This includes dozens of examples. One piece sold back in January for over ONE GRAND - that, I believe was an anomaly - I couldn't see anything special about that piece. Later pieces - made after the re-issue in 1990 up to 1999 (Marlin buy-out) seem to be garning the highest prices. Earlier pieces (pre 1953) sell for about $100-$150 less - although, from my experience, the actions and fit and finish on the earlier pieces are superior to the later examples. It seems that the farther we get from the discontinuance of this model, the higher the value to collectors and shooters becomes.
Because of the resurgence of interest - many older Sportsman are being or have been repaired or refurbished, making available parts difficult to find. The pre WW2 pieces were all hand fitted and hand assembled by professionals - parts from one will USUALLY need some hand fitting to work properly in another. Parts and parts guns are beginning to show up on the auction side - and prices for those are also rising.
Again, from my experience, the most common problem with "lock-up" is due to a broken or bent hand - many people apparently have or continue to close the action with the hammer cocked - screwing up the hand which will easily slide back into the recoil shield with upward pressure, but will NOT when downward pressure is put on them. Guns that have been shot alot will often show considerable wear to the cylinder stop bolt - loosening the lock-up, also. Changing out the ejector assembly is rarely needed and when the ratchet is really "buggered up" a good gunsmith can usually square it away, restoring proper function.
Good luck with finding parts, check the auction sites on line; call NUMRICH/GPC help line or try Jack First gunparts - those seem to be the best sources currently. Remember that you will need to know which Model and in some cases, variation range your gun belongs to - to get proper parts - there were 7 variations alone to the 1st Model - some were action changes, including different hammers, etc. Models 2 and 3 parts are not interchangable in most cases, either.0 -
Thanks all for the wealth of info. What a great resource this place is 0 -
Beebo,
You're welcome, from all involved. Yes, this forum is a great resource - lots of knowledge here.0
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