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Serial number with 'M" prefix - made in 1952. Bareel is stamped model 922; Model 923 is the Nickel plated variant of the base 922. Price quoted is right in the ballpark for these.

Tim, I'm anxiously awaiting your field test. Good luck.

Sigsmoker, All the pre-1953 SPORTSMAN models will have the "RICE" type "bird's head shaped" grip frame. H&R originally made 5 different configuration mono-grips to suit different tastes. All of those attach to the frame by one shoulder bolt through the back of the grip threaded into the...

Tim, I keep researching some period (1930s) books I came across and the H&R info in them is outstanding. I'm amazed at some of the steps that H&R took in their high end target guns - contrary to the "common" knowledge that H&R made "junque" guns - they made some real gems.

Ralph, Try these guys: Stone Chimney Creek Trading Co, LLC do a search. Seem to be very reasonable - a they DO know H&R firearms.

DON'T take it out. On that variation the screw holds a spring mounted detent plunger that locks the cylinder crane in place. IT IS supposed to be there. It should have a milled "gutter sight" - if not there will be a transverse notch cut into the top rear frame that will hold a small...

Tim, You are most welcome - glad to help out. The Model 199s were individually hand made by a real craftsman - from specially hardened, fitted and honed parts. EVERY one was machine tested for accuracy (on a special machine rest that H&R developed for the Single Shot USRA Target pistol and...

BlackAgnes, Thanks for the data - it's entered. It's nice to get some data on the MODEL 199 SINGLE ACTION SPORTSMAN - not too many are showing up. Yours is a 3rd Variation - it most likely was made in 1934 - not enough data to get any closer than that. The M199 are much scarcer than the DA...

Zumndad, Thanks for the data - it's entered. You've a 1st Model 6th Variation - and from the data base, with that s/n most likely early 1939 manufacture. It has all the "standard" features of that Variation. It's a bit difficult to see in the pics - but I'd estimate Good to V. Good...

The "hypervelocity" ammo is underweight for caliber - that's how they get the extra FPS. Pressures are regulated and the 929 can handle ANY .22 factory round out there.

fusion, As Old Fuff stated - your 929 will handle any modern factory load including the "hyper-velocity" stuff. It is SOLID.

Tyguy, Your DEFENDER SPECIAL seems to fall into a "special" run that was made sometime in the late 1940's - early '50's. It derived from the "NEW DEFENDER" the shortened barrel version of the SPORTSMAN .22. Apparently several Western European countries were looking for some "detective" type...

It is with profound sadness that I must announce the passing of one of our main contributors to this H&R thread. Member JamesJo (Jim Ritchie) passed away during the night of March 31, 2012. He was a good friend of mine and an avid collector and proud poster of pictures of his prized H&R...

Flynnstone63, Thank you for the detail info on your SPORTSMAN, also. Your piece is a 1st Model 5th Variation, made after March 1936 (2 PAT. NOs.) and I'd roughly estimate it from the data base to be mid to late in that year. It has all the markings and attributes of that Mod and Var and fits...

Sparepartsdave, Thanks for the info. I apologize for the delay in responding - been a bit on the 'sick' side lately with a couple days here and there in the hospital - so, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it - here's what I have on your gun: It was made in 1961 and is a 2nd MODEL. It has...

gjamison, Your SPORTSMAN is a 1st Model 3rd Variation and until I get a bit more info on the 20K s/n range - was most likely made in mid to late 1934. It has most of the attributes found on that variation. QUESTIONS - it should have a raised rim around the back face of the cylinder, does it...

Hey LongRiderWill, Welcome to the forum. THE 922 - if the grips are original to the gun - there maybe the serial number from the gun stamped into the back of the panels - it is definitely a 1st Model - made between circa 1927 and 1930. I could tell better if you provide the serial number...

bangaway, A little history on the M586. It was one of three models (pics of the 3 are posted earlier in this thread) designed by H&R to handle the joint venture Federal - H&R, Inc. developed .32 H&R Magnum. Work on the cartridge and the handguns was completed in late 1983 and the guns and...

Gordon, Your SPORTSMAN is a 3rd Model (with transfer bar ignition/safety system) made in 1978. I has all the "standard" features for that model. I'm surprised that the SA and DA trigger weights are that high, but I don't have as much experience shooting the "newer" pieces as I do the older...

Ralph G. Briscoe, Thanks for the info - I have logged it into my data base. Your gun is a 1st Model 7th Variation made in 1941 - the last year of regular production before WW2 - when production was greatly slowed with only a very few assembled from parts on hand. Honor the SPORTSMAN in memory...