1965 H&R Model 929 Side-Kick First Model .22 LR Revolver, 4-Inch, 9-Shot, Blued, DA/SA
This Harrington & Richardson Model 929 Side-Kick First Model stands out as an early-production, U.S.-made nine-shot .22 LR revolver from 1965 (AB prefix). It features a 4-inch barrel, fixed sights, and a fluted swing-out cylinder with a star extractor, all in a blued steel package. Factory barrel rollmarks and period-correct details make it a straightforward and desirable example of the first-model Side-Kick configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows minimal handling marks. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the pictures for additional detail. The hammer spring connector is broken; the hammer does not spring forward or rotate the cylinder.
What's Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 929 Side-Kick First Model .22 LR revolver
The Side-Kick First Model configuration combines a 4-inch round-profile steel barrel with fixed sights, delivering a clean, practical layout that reflects its 1965 production. The AB serial prefix confirms the year, aligning with the early production run of this variant.
Its nine-shot, fluted swing-out cylinder uses a star extractor for positive ejection. The cylinder opens via a forward-pulled front latch integrated with the ejector rod, a distinguishing control setup on this model.
Construction is all steel with a uniform blued finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Controls include an external hammer with a checkered spur and a smooth-face trigger. The ejector rod runs unshrouded in an under-barrel recess, consistent with the first-model pattern. Factory rollmarks are present on the barrel.
Sighting is straightforward with a ramped blade front (serrated rear face) paired to a fixed square-notch rear integral to the topstrap. Checkered black synthetic grips with H&R medallions complete the period look and feel. Made in the USA.