H&R Topper Model 88 12 Gauge Single-Shot, 28" Fixed Full Choke, 3" Chamber, Blued/Case-Hardened (AY Prefix, 1982)
This Harrington & Richardson Topper Model 88 is a classic single-shot 12 gauge built in Gardner, Massachusetts, with the AY serial prefix indicating 1982 production. It features a 28" steel barrel with a fixed full choke, a color case-hardened steel receiver, and straightforward bead sighting. The receiver carries U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848, and the stock wears an H&R Arms Co emblem buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some surface rust on the barrel. The wood furniture has a few nicks and scratches.
What’s Included
- H&R Topper Model 88 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The Topper Model 88 uses a simple, reliable single-shot, break-action design with an exposed hammer and a transfer-bar safety. The 3" chamber provides flexibility within 12 gauge offerings, and the one-round capacity keeps operation direct and uncomplicated.
Its 28" steel barrel is paired with a fixed full choke, and sighting is quick and familiar with a brass bead front and no rear sight. The barrel wears a blued finish, while the receiver shows a traditional color case-hardened treatment.
The hardwood stock and fore-end are uncheckered with a straight comb, delivering a clean, classic profile. Length of pull measures 13.5", and the butt is capped with a black plastic plate embossed with the H&R Arms Co emblem.
Manufactured in the United States at H&R’s Gardner, Massachusetts facility, this example bears the U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848 marking on the receiver. The AY prefix confirms 1982 production, adding clear date context to this Topper 88.