Fix, wall hanger, or sell ?

[vzdude]

H&R Arms 7 shot .22 From what I can find, it is 1904-1915 era? What would you do if this were yours?

It locks up well, but fails to advance. Probably a simple fix, but .......Is it worth anything? I am having difficulties finding much info about antique guns anywhere on the net. Any advice as to who / where to find info would be greatly appreciated!

Andy

 

[vzdude]

3 digit serial number, and all the numbers match too!

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

H&R still exists under the ownership of Marlin. I don't know anything about the historical pieces, but they are still known for single shot rifles.
You should be able to contact them directly. Maybe they could give you some insight.
This site may have some helpful folks too:
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/

 

[malern28us]

I just googled my H&R 922 about 2 months ago to see if it was worth anything. Have you googled yet?
What about Numrich catalog?

 

[vzdude]

There is no model number anywhere on it. Only thing it says that isn't in pictures is 22 RIM FIRE on the left side of the barrel.

 

[BE Mike]

It's a wall hanger. Not worth fixing and wouldn't bring much money even in working condition.

 

[Psode27]

+1 on numrich! I think they have a ton of H&R stuff! I'd fix it and keep it!

 

[vzdude]

A supposed H&R Expert on another forum tells me that it is a Premier Bicycle and that it could hold pretty good collector value! Gonna get him the serial number when I get home and maybe find out more! Thanks for all the input guys, don't stop now! LOL

 

[BE Mike]

I hope that guy is right, for your sake. Let us know how that works out for you. I've worked on them. There are many small and fragile parts and springs. They aren't easy to work on. I still think your revolver is an inexpensive wall hanger, but I'm not an expert.

 

[CarmelHP]

Wall hanger. It never will be worth shooting.

 

[VUPDblue]

Wall hanger. It never will be worth shooting.

I have one that I inherited. I bought parts to make it useable from Numrich and Jack First and got it back in working order. It's not the finest firearm to shoot but I so shoot it now and again. The one I have has interesting history so I think I'll be keeping it...and shooting it....

 

[red_zr24x4]

my $.02 is to fix it.
+1 on numrich for parts I've seen tons of parts on there for them
I personally hate haveing a firearm I can't shoot

 

[CarmelHP]

I have one that I inherited. I bought parts to make it useable from Numrich and Jack First and got it back in working order. It's not the finest firearm to shoot but I so shoot it now and again. The one I have has interesting history so I think I'll be keeping it...and shooting it....

By "never will be worth shooting" I mean that what he will spend on fixing it outweighs the amount of shooting he will do with it, plus the high likelihood of breaking it again. I just think it's a loser.

 

[edsinger]

I fixed this,

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/44655-my_new_1898_toy.html


And I am glad I did, it shot well but not accurate. It cost more in hours than $$, but it makes a good conversation piece and it is NOT controlled by the feds as it is 1898. I bought one box of ammo and have 32 rounds left IF I ever feel the need to shoot it again.


I would fix it and keep it.


PS:

here is a thread that might also have some information for you on your gun..BGoforth KNOWS these guns.

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=63827

 

[VUPDblue]

By "never will be worth shooting" I mean that what he will spend on fixing it outweighs the amount of shooting he will do with it, plus the high likelihood of breaking it again. I just think it's a loser.

Agree to disagree I guess. I'm happy with mine and I didn't spend the farm fixing it up ($40 or thereabouts IIRC) and now I have a working piece that means something to me.

 

[edsinger]

Agree to disagree I guess. I'm happy with mine and I didn't spend the farm fixing it up ($40 or thereabouts IIRC) and now I have a working piece that means something to me.

^^^^ This ^^^^

I could not have said it better!

 

[BE Mike]

I have one that I inherited. I bought parts to make it useable from Numrich and Jack First and got it back in working order. It's not the finest firearm to shoot but I so shoot it now and again. The one I have has interesting history so I think I'll be keeping it...and shooting it....

If I had something like this that had sentimental value or interesting provenance, I'd do what you did and try to get it into working condition without changing the outside appearance. I didn't get that from the original poster, but maybe I'm missing something.

 

[CarmelHP]

Agree to disagree I guess. I'm happy with mine and I didn't spend the farm fixing it up ($40 or thereabouts IIRC) and now I have a working piece that means something to me.

It's definitely a matter of personal preference. They were always junk to me.

 

[vzdude]

Yeah...no personal ties to this piece whatsoever. Just curious what to put into it money wise, if any. Thanks for the responses guys!

 

[SAMSON]

One man's junk is another man's treasure. Looks like treasure to me. More than likely the only problem with it is a broken hand spring. Very common as the spring is very small and doesn't take the flexing well over a long time. Almost inevitable that they break. Part cost is very small and takes some time to install. Fix it and enjoy. Never pass up the chance to resurrect an old gun!!