H&R Model 1900 16 Gauge Single-Shot Break-Action Shotgun with 30" Steel Barrel
This Harrington & Richardson Model 1900 is an early 20th century American single-shot shotgun built on H&R’s foundational break-action pattern. It is a 16 gauge, single-barrel design with a top-lever opening and an external hammer, fitted with smooth wood furniture and a front bead sight. This example has a 30" steel barrel and a 14.0" length of pull.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Specific Condition Notes: The action is functional. The firearm shows widespread finish loss with blemishing and scratches. When locked up, the action has a very small amount of play.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Harrington & Richardson Model 1900 shotgun
Configured as a single-shot, break-action shotgun, this Model 1900 uses a top-lever opening and an external (exposed) hammer with a single-action operating system. It is built with a steel receiver and steel barrel, consistent with its early production era.
The furniture consists of two-piece wood furniture with a splinter-style fore-end and a pistol-grip style wrist featuring a pronounced palm swell/ball-type grip contour. It is fitted with a black buttplate/pad that bears an embossed emblem.
Sight setup is simple and traditional, using a front bead. Capacity is 1 round, matching its single-barrel, single-shot layout.
This shotgun is identified as a U.S.-made H&R from the early 20th century (circa 1901–1916). The ejector vs. extractor type cannot be determined from the provided images.