![]() Top of barrel markings include company name and address and patent dates.įirst Variation one patent date OCT-4-87 only-1890-1892 “IF THERE IS NO CALIBER MARKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL THEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED FOR BLACK POWDER” New frame shape and new hard rubber grip panels with Target Logo, Auto-ejecting mechanism, Calibers 32 S&W, 6 shot cylinder capacity,ģ8 S&W caliber 5 shot cylinder capacity, nickel finish (blue optional), barrel lengths of 2½ (rare), 3¼ (standard), 4, 5 & 6 inches available, (NEW FRAME TARGET LOGO GRIPS) (BLACK POWDER) -1890-1904 serial number A37712 is a black powder model manufactured in 1891 the year the letter code A was added to the serial number found on the bottom of the top strap. The painted finish is not original and this revolver would be considered having zero precent original finish and would only worth the 60% value if the mechanicism is very tight and the lockup is 100%.This is a second model 2nd variation automatic-ejecting model. VALUE: 100%=$265 60%=$75 Add 10% premium for blue finish 20% premium 4”, 5” or 6” barrel 20% premium for 22 rimfire caliber 10% premium for 7th variation Seventh Variation, new grip frame, there is no step down for the grip panels to fit into-1925-1942Īfter 1930 listed in catalogs as PREMIER No. State name in barrel marking spelled out (MASSACHUSETTS)-1916-1924 Sixth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel. Third Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel, patent date 10-8-95-1909-1913įourth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel, no patent date, state not spelled out in address (MASS)-1914-1915įifth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel same as 4th except different font used in barrel markings-1914-1915 Second Variation, model name & caliber marked on left side of barrel, patent dates 4-2-95, 4-7-96-1906-1908 There has not been enough data gathered on serial number to try to come up with a serial number range for the different variations.įirst Variation, model name & caliber marked on left side of barrel, patent dates 5-14-89, 4-2-95, 4-7-96-1905-Only Small fame double action top break revolver with double top post barrel latch calibers and cylinder capacity, 22 rimfire-7 rounds, 32 S&W, 5 rounds automatic cylinder stop standard finish Nickel with case harden hammer and barrel latch standard barrel length 3 inches, with 2, 4, 5 and 6 inches available as optional HAS CALIBER MARKINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF BARREL WAS MANUFACTURED FOR SMOKELESS POWDER CARTRIDGE PRESSURES. H&R PREMIER SECOND MODEL SMALL FRAME TOP BREAK R.F. ![]() VALUE 100%=$225 60%=$85 For all Auto-Ejecting 2nd Models add 75% premium for 2½” barrel add 25% for 4”, 5” & 6” barrels add 15% for blue finish add 10% for 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th variations with nickel trigger guard on nickel finish piecesĬould be a second model Premier or a second model hammerless below is information on the Premier model, made between 19. *Serial numbers found on the bottom side of the top strap will have letter codes with them. Second Variation one patent date marked OCT-4-1887 (year marked in full)-1890-1892* New frame shape and new hard rubber grip panels with Target Logo, Auto-ejecting mechanism, Calibers 32 S&W, 6 shot cylinder capacity, 38 S&W caliber 5 shot cylinder capacity, nickel finish (blue optional), barrel lengths of 2½ (rare), 3¼ (standard), 4, 5 & 6 inches available, “IF THERE IS NO CALIBER MARKING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BARREL THEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED FOR BLACK POWDER”. This is most likely a second model auto-ejecting 2nd variation manufactured 1890-1892. ![]()
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