H&R Premier Second Model 6th Variation .32 S&W Top-Break Revolver, Nickel, 3" Barrel
This compact H&R Premier Second Model 6th Variation revolver offers a classic top-break design with factory nickel finish, original hard-rubber grips, and a 5-shot .32 S&W chambering. Produced between 1916 – 1924, it features the distinctive long horizontal cylinder stop notches and full “MASSACHUSETTS” barrel address unique to this variation, making it an appealing piece for collectors of early 20th-century American handguns.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings from previous handling and use are visible on the metal surfaces. The bore remains bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Premier Second Model 6th Variation revolver
The top-break action with automatic star extractor allows rapid unloading and reloading, a hallmark of H&R’s Premier line.
Original nickel plating is paired with blued small parts and case-colored hammer and latch, preserving the factory two-tone look.
Matching serial and assembly numbers confirm factory integrity, while the intact H&R target-medallion grips underline its untouched status.
Fixed half-moon front blade and square-notch rear sights provide the simple, rugged sight picture typical of the era.
Its compact 3-inch barrel and rebounding hammer make this revolver a handy sidearm that represents a significant period in American firearms manufacturing.