Harrington & Richardson Sportsman Model 999-family .22 LR DA/SA Top-Break Revolver, 6-inch Barrel, 9-Shot, Blued
This Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Sportsman is a Model 999-family .22 LR revolver built in 1951, identified by its "L" prefix serial number. It is a top-break, break-open design with a star-type extractor, a fluted 9-shot cylinder, and a ribbed 6-inch barrel. This example wears a blued finish, has one-piece checkered wraparound wood grips, and retains its factory-style markings on the barrel.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. The rear sight is missing.
What's Included
- Harrington & Richardson Sportsman revolver
Built on the Sportsman (Model 999-family) platform, this revolver combines a double-action/single-action trigger with an external hammer. The top-break action and star-type extractor provide the classic break-open format H&R is known for in this series.
This example is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and uses a 9-round, fluted cylinder. The 6-inch barrel and ribbed top rib give it a long sight radius and a distinctive Sportsman profile.
Sight configuration is iron sights with a fixed blade front, and the rear sight is missing. The revolver is fitted with one-piece checkered wood grips in a wraparound style, and the rear of the grip shows a visible round through-hole at the butt.
Markings on the firearm include "HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO., WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A.", ".22 LONG RIFLE CTG.", and "SPORTSMAN". It is U.S.-made and described as early post-WWII era production, with the listed manufacture year of 1951.