H&R Handy-Gun

An H&R Handy-Gun.

The H&R Handy-Gun is a single-shot, breech-loading handgun produced from 1921 to 1934 by Harrington & Richardson. Two principal variants were produced; one with a rifled barrel and one smooth-bore.[1][2]

The rifled-barrel variant was produced from 1930-1934 and it featured a 12¼" barrel. It was available in .22 WRF, .32-20 and possibly other centerfire cartridges.[1][3] Some guns were originally factory fitted with a wire stock. Production was halted with the passage of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA34). Rifled versions with a detachable wire stock are a short-barrel rifle under federal law and require registration. Pistols without the stock are exempt.[1]

The smooth-bore version was produced from 1921 to 1934 and sport a 8" or 12¼" barrel. The gun was available in .410-bore (most 2½") and 28-gauge.[1] After the passage of NFA34, the smooth-bore Handy-Gun was classed as an "Any Other Weapon".[1][4][5] Production halted after the passage of the act, after approximately 54,000 Handy-Guns had been produced.[1][3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jerry Lee (2013). The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2013. p. 478. ISBN 1440235430.
  2. ↑ Jerry Lee. 2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide. p. 512. ISBN 1440216886.
  3. 1 2 Norm Flayderman (2007). Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Values. pp. 272–273. ISBN 089689455X.
  4. ↑ "Identification Firearms Section 9". Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Firearms Curio & Relics List". Retrieved June 7, 2015.


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