Harrington & Richardson Model 088 .410 Bore Single-Shot Shotgun, 25 Inch Barrel, Color Case-Hardened Receiver
This H&R Model 088 is a classic American single-shot .410 from the 1980s, built in Gardner, Massachusetts. It pairs a 25 inch blued steel barrel and brass bead front sight with a color case-hardened receiver. The gun uses a top-lever break-open action with an external hammer and a transfer-bar safety, and is fitted with smooth hardwood furniture and an H&R monogram hard-rubber buttplate. Notable markings include the right-side MODEL 088 rollmark with U.S. Patent No.
3,988,848 and a "P" stamp on the barrel extension.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scuffs and areas of wear, and the shotgun is in good shape overall.
What’s Included
- Harrington & Richardson Model 088 .410 Bore single-shot shotgun
The Model 088 operates on a single-shot, top-lever break-action with an external hammer, offering straightforward handling in a compact .410 Bore platform. It has a 1-round capacity and incorporates a transfer-bar safety system.
The 25 inch steel barrel wears a blued finish and is set up with a brass bead front sight and no rear sight, giving a clean, uncluttered sight picture. The receiver features a color case-hardened finish that contrasts the barrel nicely.
Markings include the right-side rollmark with "MODEL 088" and "Made in U.S.A. (Gardner, Mass.)" alongside "U.S. Patent No. 3,988,848." The barrel extension is stamped with a "P." The break-open latch is positioned on the receiver spine for easy access.
The hardwood stock has a straight comb and smooth surfaces, matched by a slim, smooth hardwood fore-end. A black H&R monogram hard-rubber buttplate caps the one-piece buttstock, and the length of pull measures 13.75. This example reflects the utilitarian, American-made construction H&R produced in the 1980s.