Harrington & Richardson Model 923 First Model .22 LR, 6-inch, 9-Shot, Bright Nickel-Plated Revolver
This H&R Model 923 First Model is a large solid-frame, nine-shot .22 LR revolver from the early 1950s with a factory bright nickel-plated finish. It features a 6-inch round steel barrel, fixed sights, and a DA/SA action. The cylinder removes via a front pull-pin, and the butt shows an L-prefix marking consistent with this First Model series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There are widespread scratches and blemishes across the exterior. Areas of finish wear, corrosion, pitting, and rust are present. The bore appears clean on visual inspection.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 923 First Model revolver
The First Model (Large Solid Frame) configuration anchors this revolver’s appeal, pairing a robust steel construction with a nine-shot .22 LR cylinder and a double-action/single-action mechanism. Made in the USA in the early 1950s, it reflects the sturdy build and practical layout associated with H&R’s solid-frame designs.
The factory bright nickel-plated finish is a defining feature of the Model 923, applied to the steel frame and cylinder. The 6-inch round steel barrel has no rib, promoting a clean profile that complements the fixed-sight setup.
Fixed sights include a blade front and a square-notch rear cut into the topstrap for a straightforward, durable sight picture. The exposed hammer supports both DA and SA operation, and the two-piece checkered brown mottled plastic grips carry the H&R logo.
Practical service features include the removable cylinder via a front pull-pin for straightforward maintenance. Markings include a barrel-left rollmark with "MODEL 923 ... H&R WORC. MASS." and an L-prefix serial marking on the butt, aligning with the First Model pattern.