Harrington & Richardson Automatic Ejecting .38 S&W, Third Model First Variation, 3.25 in Top-Break, Nickel, 5-Shot
This Harrington & Richardson Automatic Ejecting is an early Third Model, First Variation, produced circa 1905–1908. It is a U.S.-made, five-shot .38 S&W top-break revolver with a 3.25 in barrel, nickel finish, and automatic star ejector. Key identifiers include the four patent-date rollmark on the top rib and H&R monogrammed hard-rubber grips on a bird’s-head frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bottom edge of one grip panel is chipped. Pitting is present. Finish wear is present.
This Third Model, First Variation is identified by the four patent-date top-rib rollmark and was made during the 1905–1908 period. The barrel is rollmarked ".38 CAL. S.&W. CTGE." and the revolver was manufactured in the United States.
The revolver is chambered in .38 S&W with a five-shot cylinder and a double-action, top-break design. It features the Automatic Ejecting system with a star ejector that lifts all spent cases when the action is opened.
The 3.25 in steel barrel has a full-length rib and fixed sights: a half-moon front blade and a rear notch integral to the top latch. These sighting elements are period-correct for this model and variation.
Construction includes a steel frame and cylinder with a nickel finish. It has a bird’s-head grip frame with checkered black hard-rubber panels bearing the H&R monogram, and an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for positive control.