H&R Topper Model 058 20 Gauge Single-Shot Shotgun, 22.25 in. Barrel, Blued/Color-Case Finish
This Harrington & Richardson Topper Model 058 is a lightweight, break-open 20 gauge built in the late 1970s at the Gardner, Massachusetts plant. Its 22.25-inch barrel with a fixed Modified choke makes the gun compact and fast-handling, while the color case-hardened steel receiver adds durability and classic visual appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Bright, mirror finish with no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Stock and forend display typical handling marks consistent with field use.
What’s Included
- H&R Topper Model 058 20 Gauge single-shot shotgun
Introduced late in H&R’s original production era, the Model 058 represents the final generation of American-made Topper shotguns before the company’s transition to NEF branding. Barrels from the wider Topper family interchange on the 058 frame, letting owners convert to other gauges or rifle calibers with factory barrels.
The 22.25-inch plain steel barrel is shorter than the standard 26- or 28-inch tubes found on most Toppers, creating a quick-swinging profile ideal for dense cover or small-game hunts. The fixed Modified choke offers versatile patterning for upland birds, varmints, and general farm use.
Weighing roughly 5½ pounds, this full-size shotgun is easy to carry all day and makes a practical choice for youth training or as a pack-and-truck gun. The brass bead front sight provides a clear aiming point, and the 3-inch chamber accepts modern field loads.
The color case-hardened receiver, steel frame, and hardwood furniture give the gun a traditional look and solid feel uncommon among budget single-shots of the period.