H&R Premier Second Model .22 LR 7-Shot Top-Break Revolver, 5" Barrel, Nickel Finish
This Harrington & Richardson Premier Second Model “Smokeless” revolver offers a compact, seven-shot .22 LR platform with a sturdy top-break action and factory nickel finish. Produced in the pre-WWII era, this variant features a heat-treated cylinder rated for smokeless powder, a 5-inch solid-rib barrel, and an automatic star extractor that speeds reloads. Its birds-head frame and rebounding hammer add period-correct safety and handling characteristics prized by collectors and shooters alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean with some residue or smudges and light corrosion.
Rifling Condition: Fair – Worn rifling with slight loss of definition.
Stock/Grips Condition: Fair – Checkering shows wear; surface scratches present.
Metal Condition: Fair – Moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing on nickel finish.
Mechanically: Functions as intended.
What’s Included
- H&R Premier Second Model .22 LR seven-shot revolver (serial 6636)
Introduced around 1905, the Second Model Premier was H&R’s answer to the growing demand for smokeless-rated pocket revolvers. This example retains its original nickel plating, the standard finish of the period, providing a bright, corrosion-resistant exterior that helped these guns endure daily carry.
The top-break frame incorporates an automatic star extractor: opening the action simultaneously elevates all seven cases for quick removal, a practical advantage over contemporaries that required manual ejection.
Its 5-inch carbon-steel barrel carries the two-line H&R address and patent legend on the rib, giving the revolver a balanced profile that points naturally while still being easy to holster.
A heat-treated cylinder marks the Second Model as suitable for smokeless ammunition, a notable improvement over black-powder predecessors. The seven-shot capacity remains uncommon among small-frame revolvers, offering one extra round without increasing bulk.
Checkered black hard-rubber grips with the H&R monogram complete the classic birds-head silhouette, providing a secure hold and period authenticity.