Harrington & Richardson Model 088 .410 Bore Single-Shot Shotgun, 25 Inch Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, Color Casehardened Receiver
This H&R Model 088 is a .410 bore break-action single-shot with a 25 inch steel barrel and a fixed full choke. It features a color casehardened steel receiver with factory roll marks from Gardner, Massachusetts, and a U.S. patent marking. The straightforward single-trigger, exposed-hammer layout and brass front bead make it a simple, purpose-built shotgun with classic H&R construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows widespread pitting and rust across the metal surfaces. The wood furniture displays dents, scuffs, and scratches.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 088 .410 Bore single-shot shotgun
The 25 inch steel barrel is marked FULL at the breech, confirming a fixed full choke, and it wears a brass front bead with no rib and no rear sight. A visible extractor at the breech assists with unloading.
The break-action design uses a top-mounted opening lever, a single trigger, and an exposed hammer. A transfer-bar/hammer-block safety is incorporated, and capacity is 1 round.
The steel receiver has a color casehardened finish and is roll-marked "HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, INC., GARDNER MASS., MADE IN U.S.A." along with "U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848."
The shotgun wears uncheckered hardwood furniture, including a straight-comb stock with a slight pistol grip and a long hardwood forend retained by a single screw. The black hard-rubber buttplate is embossed with the H&R ARMS CO. logo, and the length of pull measures 13.6 inches.