H&R Topper Jr. Model 098 .410 Bore Single-Shot Shotgun, 22 inch Barrel, 3 inch Chamber, Fixed Full Choke
This Harrington & Richardson Topper Jr. Model 098 is a .410 Bore single-shot built with a 22 inch barrel, a 3 inch chamber, and a fixed Full choke. It features an exposed hammer with a transfer-bar safety and a straightforward break-action design. The receiver shows H&R's round logo and a U.S. Patent marking, and the gun was manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts, with a circled P proof on the barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is clean. The wood stock shows scattered blemishes, and the fore-end has an exposed-wood ding. The receiver has a visible scratch, with an additional blemish near the hammer. Pitting is present on the barrel's finish.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Topper Jr. Model 098 .410 Bore single-shot shotgun
The Topper Jr. Model 098 pairs a 22 inch barrel with a 3 inch chamber and a fixed Full choke to deliver dependable .410 performance. A simple bead front sight supports fast alignment. Capacity is 1 round by design.
Its single-shot break-action uses an exposed hammer and a transfer-bar safety. A tang-mounted top-lever opens the action, and there is a serrated sliding control positioned just forward of the hammer. The fore-end is retained by a single underside screw for straightforward disassembly.
The receiver wears a matte silver finish matched to a blued barrel. Markings include the H&R round logo and "U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848" on the receiver, with a circled P proof on the barrel. This shotgun was manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
The wood stock is finished in black and fitted with a ventilated recoil pad and a white line spacer. Length of pull measures 12.75 inches, aligning with the Topper Jr. series configuration.