H & R 922
I aquired an H & R 922, serial # starting with E. With the hammer
down, the cylinder rotates freely. When it is cocked, the cylinder
will rotate and lock into firing position. I know that some revolvers
are made this way, but I'm not sure about this one. If it is supposed
to "stay put" with the hammer down, what do I need to do to fix it?
Age of gun is unknown to me, That's why I gave the letter that the
serial# starts with. I know it is not worth the price to have a gunsmith fix it if it needs it.
The reason we have gravity is because the world sucks
down, the cylinder rotates freely. When it is cocked, the cylinder
will rotate and lock into firing position. I know that some revolvers
are made this way, but I'm not sure about this one. If it is supposed
to "stay put" with the hammer down, what do I need to do to fix it?
Age of gun is unknown to me, That's why I gave the letter that the
serial# starts with. I know it is not worth the price to have a gunsmith fix it if it needs it.
The reason we have gravity is because the world sucks
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it is supposed to stay,just checked mine,and it starts with a K also. Needs a cylinder stop?...nambu 0 -
kooterbill,
I am no expert, but, I can tell you that the E prefix of your serial # = 1944 manufacture.
It seems to me I remember that some of the early 922's would rotate freely.
Maybe Bill Goforth or 32 magnum will see this post, and answer that for you.
If it is broken, it may be worth repairing. I have read that H&R made very few commercial guns during the war years. Maybe raising the value of your 922.0 -
Kooter,
Your 1944 Model 922 came from the factory with a "FREE WHEELING" cylinder and is a 4th Variation (by B. Goforth's designation). This model evolved from the H&R Model 1904/04 circa the mid 1920's and the lock work followed the form. It appears that starting circa 1949 and the 6th Variation the "auto cylinder" stop feature as well as coil main spring were introduced.
Nambu's K prefix indicates manufacture in 1950 and is a 7th Variation.
Should add - H&R apparently never threw anything away - and "hybrids" or "transition" pieces, showing older and newer features are regularly seen - making Variation determinations, in some cases, difficult. I have a few problem "children" that do not neatly conform to the catalogue listings
p.s. JimJo - clear out your e-mail box, dang it.0 -
32 magnum
Thanks for chiming in on this.
What's up with the emails?
Are you not able to email me?
I am not having problems from anyone else.0 -
quote:Originally posted by 32 Magnum
Kooter,
Your 1944 Model 922 came from the factory with a "FREE WHEELING" cylinder and is a 4th Variation (by B. Goforth's designation). This model evolved from the H&R Model 1904/04 circa the mid 1920's and the lock work followed the form. It appears that starting circa 1949 and the 6th Variation the "auto cylinder" stop feature as well as coil main spring were introduced.
Nambu's K prefix indicates manufacture in 1950 and is a 7th Variation.Should add - H&R apparently never threw anything away - and "hybrids" or "transition" pieces, showing older and newer features are regularly seen - making Variation determinations, in some cases, difficult. I have a few problem "children" that do not neatly conform to the catalogue listings
p.s. JimJo - clear out your e-mail box, dang it.
thanks for the info,,,I love those old guns. Mine has, box and a wood cleaning rod,,,manual,,,makes a nice outfit,[:)]0 -
8mmnambu,
I also have a 1950 model 922.
Bought from my uncle before he passed away. He bought it new.
I have the box, papers, and hangtag also.
I have a 1954 922 also.
Great little shooters!!
Here's a couple pics.
1950 Model 922
1954 model 9220
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