I have noted that 32 S&W CTGE will be marked even on guns that will chamber. ARMS COMPANY, WORCESTER, MASS.U.S.A is on the top barrel flat and 32 S & W CTGE is on the left barrel flat. Markings include THE AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION in two lines on the top strap. A 2.5 in bbl was standard, but 4.5 in or 6 in could be obtained. An octagon barrel was introduced on the Second Model about 1905. Smokeless models will have the caliber inscribed on the left barrel flat. 38 S&W and may be used with smokeless powder ammunition. ![]() 38 S&W (5 shots) and was for black powder only. The First Model (3 variations, 1884-1904) and the Second Model (No variations, 1905-1941). If I thought I could confidently place this pistol somewhere between 1912 andĭoc: The H&R American was made in two models. Production might have increased because of war hysteria among those who were in a position to buy. This means production of these pistols from say, 1916 to 1919 might be less that average. They turned to war production in WW I possibly at the expense of production of these non-military pistolsĭemand for pistols by civilians might have declined because civilians were doing other things. I think a six year span in the time frame during which this particular pistol was made is reasonable but possibly too tight. I know this logic depends on variables the are tough to pin down. My serial number is at 200,000 which is ten years into the production run give or take prolly three years. So in a serial number range that starts with 1 in 1905 and ends with 700,000 in 1942, divided completely equally (which I know is unlikely) each year uses roughly 20,000 positions. I am not trying to lock it in to was it made on a Monday or a Friday? Just an approximate year. My logic has a lot of opportunities for challenge. So, if we had some bacon, we could have bacon and eggs, if we had some eggs. That also sort of works with a total production run of 850,000 ending in 1942. If the average annual production was closer to 16k we are talking about 1912. Probably earlier since I am not allowing for round barrel versions numbered and then no restart with the octagon barrel. Assuming unbroken application of serial numbers, at 10,000 per year This was made in about the 20th year of production or about 1918. I also calculate that they made about 10,000 to 16,000 per year if production was relatively consistent with the exception of the war years. I have seen serial numbers in the three digits and four digits. Name is on the upper left flat of the barrel I will attempt to attach two photos.Caliber is engraved on the left vertical barrel surface.32 S&W CTGE. I know there isn't a serial number list exactly, but I thought we might determine the Model year based on the fore end, Patent dates, and placement of text? The first line of text is stretched out to the same length as the second line of text. The second line reads: WORCESTER MASS U.S.A. The second line is PAT MAY 1.(4?) 1901Ībove the trigger is also two lines of text as follows: HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO. Just above the removable hinge pin are two lines of heavily worn text. Also, the extractor seems to have a very hard spring to push down, is this indicative of auto-eject, or just really dirty. The buttplate would cover up a recessed hole with a single, large slotted screw inside. The buttplate is missing, but would have two wood screws. The wood fore end piece is 6 3/4 inch at the longest point and has a single, slotted screw in the center. The serial number is 212XXX, two places, under the barrel on the left side, and behind the trigger (lower tang?). 12 gauge, 32 inch barrel, silver toned front sight post. The information on the breech side is severely worn. If anyone could help, that would be much appreciated. I have not been able to sort out the exact year model of my gun. ![]() I've read several threads and thank you for the tremendous amount of history on the Harrington & Richardson single barrel shotguns.
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