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Topper Model 158, 30/30 rifle..

fordtractor
I have a Topper Model 158 , 30/30 rifle that I have just bought .
It is in very nice condition with sling.
Ive looked on the net to find out whay it sells for new but have only sean the Topper shotguns listed, and all caliber rifles except 30/30.
Is the 30/30 obsolite ?
Would you no aproximate year of gun .
What is the new or used value?/
Thanks, ford tractor
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  • Pearyw
    I have a combo 30-30 and 20 ga that I purchased about 12 years ago. That was just before H&R went out of business. I don't know if New England Arms or the new version of H&R has made them.
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  • lead
    I think the 30-30 is still available as a Handi-rifle from NEF. Used ones go for around $175. here, depending on condition and how close it is to deer season.

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  • BOBBYWINS
    ford,
    H&R made a model 158 Topper Jet from 1963-67.It came in .22Rem.
    Interchangeable bbls were avaliable in .30-30 and shotgun.It came with Lyman folding adj.open rear sight and ramp front.Plain pistol-grip stock and forearm,w/recoil pad.

    The Model 158C was the same as the Topper Jet,but came in .22 Hornet,
    .30-30,.357 mag,.44 mag,.Straight-grip stock.Made 1963-86.

    NEF does still offer theirs in .30-30 as far as I can tell.

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  • fordtractor
    Thanks for the info.
    My gun has the fold down rear sight,
    and the reacoil pad,
    I would have never guessed it was made between 1960,s and 1986.
    Any idea of the value????
    Thanks,,[:)]
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  • BOBBYWINS
    ford,
    Again,according to the Gun Traders Guide:

    Model 158 Topper Jet Combo Rifle

    Rifle only(.22Rem).................NIB $150 Ex $125 Gd $80
    Interchangeable bbl.
    .30-30,shotgun.....................NIB $50 Ex $40 Gd $25


    Model 158C.........Same as above,"Rifle only".

    Hope this helps,
    BW

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  • b.goforth
    fordtractor,
    your model 158 should have a letter code(s) in front of the serial number. that letter code(s)can give you the exact year of production.
    if interested post letter code here and i can look it up or if you have a blue book it is listed there in the back in chapter titiled 'serialzation'.
    actual production of this model is as follows;
    1963-1964 h&r 4-in-1 combo 30-30, 22 rem. jet, 20 gauge & 410 bore
    1965-1973 model 158c combo 30-30, 20 gauge
    1974-only model 158c combo 30-30, 22 hornet, 20 gauge
    1975-1986 model 158 30-30 & 22 hornet (straight stock, rifle only)
    model 058 combo 30-30, 22 hornet and 20 gauge
    1982-1986 model 258 handy gun 30-30,22 hornet,357 magnum,357 maximun,
    44 magnum and 20 gauge-electroless
    nickel with canvas carrying case
    there are at least 5 other variations of this model and calibers ranged from 22 magnum in the model 157 to 45-70 in the model 155
    b.goforth
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  • fordtractor
    Hi , Im posting the code (letters ) that are in front of the serial numbers found on my gun(TOPPER MODEL 158, HARRINGTON &RICHARDSON INC.). They are (AL ),Will that tell year made and what combo if any it came in ?????
    Thanks, Appriciate the help....fordtractor..............
    quote:Originally posted by b.goforth
    fordtractor,
    your model 158 should have a letter code(s) in front of the serial number. that letter code(s)can give you the exact year of production.
    if interested post letter code here and i can look it up or if you have a blue book it is listed there in the back in chapter titiled 'serialzation'.
    actual production of this model is as follows;
    1963-1964 h&r 4-in-1 combo 30-30, 22 rem. jet, 20 gauge & 410 bore
    1965-1973 model 158c combo 30-30, 20 gauge
    1974-only model 158c combo 30-30, 22 hornet, 20 gauge
    1975-1986 model 158 30-30 & 22 hornet (straight stock, rifle only)
    model 058 combo 30-30, 22 hornet and 20 gauge
    1982-1986 model 258 handy gun 30-30,22 hornet,357 magnum,357 maximun,
    44 magnum and 20 gauge-electroless
    nickel with canvas carrying case
    there are at least 5 other variations of this model and calibers ranged from 22 magnum in the model 157 to 45-70 in the model 155
    b.goforth
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  • b.goforth
    fordtractor,
    letter codes 'al' were used in 1973
    b.goforth
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