H&R Model 649 .22 LR DA/SA Revolver, 5.5 Inch Barrel, 6-Shot, Blued, 1980 AU Prefix
This Harrington & Richardson Model 649 stands out as a .22 LR double-action/single-action revolver with a Western-style layout, combining a right-side loading gate and manual under-barrel ejector rod. It features a non-fluted six-shot cylinder, a 5.5 inch steel barrel, and a traditional blued steel finish with smooth wood grips. The AU serial prefix indicates 1980 manufacture in Gardner, Massachusetts, with clear factory rollmarks on the barrel and frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows scattered scratches and blemishes, with areas of rust/pitting and some marring. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 649 .22 LR revolver
The Model 649 is configured with a right-side loading gate and a manual under-barrel ejector rod with a coil spring and grooved head, delivering a familiar single-action loading experience alongside DA/SA operation. The external spur hammer and smooth trigger action support both double-action and single-action shooting.
Its 5.5 inch round steel barrel is paired with fixed iron sights: a fixed half-moon front blade and a fixed square-notch rear in the topstrap. This simple, durable sighting setup suits the revolver’s straightforward .22 LR role.
The revolver is built on an all-steel, blued frame with a matching blued, non-fluted six-shot cylinder marked .22 L.R. Smooth wood grips complete the classic look and provide a comfortable hold.
Factory markings are present and informative. The barrel is rollmarked "MODEL 649 22 CAL MADE IN U.S.A." and the frame is rollmarked "H&R INC. GARDNER, MASS. U.S.A." The AU prefix on the butt serial indicates 1980 manufacture in the United States.