H&R U.S.R.A. Target Pistol .22 LR, 10" Barrel, First-Year 1928 Production Single-Shot
Serial number 137 puts this Harrington & Richardson U.S.R.A. Target Pistol in the coveted first-year 1928 production run, one of fewer than 40 units made that year and part of only about 3,300 ever produced. Designed in collaboration with renowned target-shooting authority Walter F. Roper and endorsed by both the U.S. Revolver Association and the NRA for national match use, this break-open single-shot pistol offers collectible rarity alongside proven match accuracy.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
This example remains solid and mechanically sound. Scratches and blemishes are present on the blued finish, with light patches of rust and pitting visible on close inspection. The bore is bright and shiny, supporting the pistol’s target credentials.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson U.S.R.A. Target Pistol (.22 LR, serial number 137)
The U.S.R.A. Target Pistol was built to dominate bullseye competition. Its 10-inch carbon-steel barrel carries a full top rib that adds weight forward of the hand, steadying the sight picture and taming muzzle rise shot to shot.
A break-open “speed-action” lets the shooter eject a spent case and load a fresh round faster than most contemporary single-shots, giving match competitors a time advantage without sacrificing precision.
The wide, smooth-face target trigger is single-action only, designed for a crisp break and minimal overtravel. Coupled with the adjustable rear notch and pinned Patridge front sight, the pistol provides a clear, repeatable sight alignment favored by serious marksmen of its era.
Roper-designed one-piece walnut target grips feature deep checkering and a pronounced thumb rest, locking the hand into a natural presentation. The result is a full-size platform that balances like a fine target rifle while retaining the portability of a pistol.
Made in the United States between 1928 and 1941, the U.S.R.A. Target Pistol remains a rare intersection of competition engineering and limited production. Early-serial examples such as this first-year piece add an extra layer of collectibility for shooters and historians alike.