Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Model 922 .22 LR Double/Single-Action Revolver, 4-Inch, 9-Shot, Blued (1946)
This H&R Model 922 is a U.S.-made .22 LR revolver with a 9-shot cylinder and a 4-inch barrel. It is a solid-frame design with a pull-pin style cylinder retention system under the barrel. The revolver features a blued steel frame and cylinder, fixed sights, and an exposed hammer with a bright in-the-white appearance on the hammer and trigger. Barrel markings include "H&R 922" along with "H&R ARMS COMPANY" and "WORCESTER, MASS. U.S.A."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows signs of wear and handling, including scratches and blemishes. There is surface rust and finish loss present.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Brown leather holster (flap-style)
Built on a steel, blued solid frame, this Model 922 combines double-action and single-action operation with an exposed hammer. It is fitted with fixed sights, using a blade-style front sight with a gold/brass-toned appearance and a notch/groove rear sight in the topstrap.
The 9-shot blued steel cylinder is paired with a pull-pin style cylinder retention system located under the barrel, a defining feature of this configuration. The revolver is chambered in .22 LR and uses a 4-inch barrel.
Cosmetically, the grip is a brown, checkered, one-piece synthetic-style design with a molded H&R monogram. The left-side barrel markings and Worcester, Massachusetts address markings are present as noted.
The provided letter-prefix serial dating indicates the "G" prefix corresponds to 1946 manufacture, aligning this example with post-war H&R production.