z Sold ~ The -Police Automatic- Revolver
z Sold ~ The -Police Automatic- Revolver
"Police Automatic" Harrington and Richardson .38S&W top break - Click to Enlarge

z Sold ~ The -Police Automatic- Revolver

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Description

POLICE AUTO EJECTING

 H&R "POLICE (due to patented bobbed hammer) AUTO EJECTING" 1st Model. This 5 shot, gun was made to handle BLACK POWDER only loaded .38 S&W cartridges. "Automatic Ejection" Harrington and Richardson .38S&W top break
Serial Number 97764.
 The original H&R firm was in business for over a century from 1871 to 1986. It's roots are deep in the mid-19th century. Between 1887 and 1940, there were about 1.3 million of these top break revolvers. They are known as "Automatic Ejection" revolvers. This one was made in 1896. That said it looks like it was made yesterday. 99%+ nickel finish. The left grip has a chip out of the bottom, but otherwise the grips show no other chips or cracks. This gun is mechanically perfect. The blackpowder bore is very good with strong rifling. A prize for any collector.


 In 1875 Harrington and William Richardson formed the new H&R company. Along with many other firearms H&R made between 1887 and 1940, were about 1.3 million of these top break revolvers. They are known as "Automatic Ejection" revolvers. This one is also know as the "Police Automatic Revolver"
This is an ANTIQUE and can be shipped directly to you. Sold as an Antique ~ no guarantees, warranties, or liabilities for any actual usage. If any firearms are to be used for shooting purposes, a qualified gunsmith should inspect them first. Adult signature required upon delivery.

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