Harrington & Richardson Model 923 Second Model .22 LR Revolver, 4 inch Barrel, 9-Shot, Nickel, 1955 R-Code
This H&R Model 923 Second Model is a nickel-plated, 9-shot .22 LR revolver with a 4 inch barrel and solid-frame design. The serial letter code R indicates 1955 production, placing it within the 1953–1961 Second Model run. It features the pull-pin removable cylinder system H&R was known for, along with fixed sights and classic H&R checkered composition grips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows extreme finish loss and pitting throughout. There are scratches and blemishes across the surfaces. Areas of surface rust are present. The bore is clean. The revolver maintains good function.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 923 Second Model .22 LR revolver
The Model 923 Second Model was produced from 1953 to 1961, with this example carrying the R letter code that denotes 1955 production. Made in the USA, it is the nickel-plated counterpart to H&R’s blued Model 922, built on a steel frame with a durable plated finish.
Chambered in .22 LR, the revolver uses a 9-shot fluted cylinder with high-count stop notches. It pairs this capacity with a 4 inch round-profile barrel, giving it a straightforward and practical rimfire layout.
The solid-frame construction uses H&R’s pull-pin removable cylinder system rather than a swing-out design. This Second Model configuration reflects the company’s established approach to rimfire double-action revolvers of the era.
Controls are classic and simple: double-action/single-action operation with an external spurred hammer. Sighting is via a small blade front and a fixed notch in the topstrap, set up for quick, no-adjustment use.
Grip panels are two-piece checkered brown composition with H&R medallions, offering a period-correct look and a secure hold. The revolver is finished in nickel, including the cylinder, matching the model’s distinct appearance.