H&R Model 999 Sportsman Third Model .22 LR Top-Break Revolver, 6 Inch, 9-Shot, Blued, DA/SA (1970s)
This Third Model H&R Model 999 Sportsman is a nine-shot .22 LR top-break revolver with a 6 inch barrel and blued steel construction. Notable features include the transfer-bar safety system, an automatic star ejector cam-actuated as the top-break action is opened, and a ventilated, matted rib with lightening slots. It carries the Gardner, Mass. "H&R INC." rollmark, has checkered walnut grips with H&R medallions, and comes with its original factory box; an AP-prefix serial is observed from the 1970s era.
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.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver presents in great shape overall. Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Original H&R factory cardboard box with end label (Model 999, 6-inch, .22 LR, blue)
The Model 999 Sportsman Third Model combines a top-break DA/SA action with a nine-shot .22 LR cylinder and an exposed hammer. Its third-generation transfer-bar safety system provides a key mechanical update associated with this series, and the finger-rest trigger guard adds a distinctive handling feature.
The 6 inch barrel is topped by a ventilated, matted rib with lightening slots. Sighting is straightforward and precise with a fixed front blade on a ramp and an adjustable rear notch integrated into the top latch.
Opening the top latch unlocks the action; tipping the barrel/cylinder assembly to open the revolver automatically cam-actuates the star ejector, speeding extraction of spent cases—one of the hallmark features of the 999 design. This efficient system is a defining trait of the Sportsman line.
Blued steel construction is paired with two-piece checkered walnut grips featuring H&R medallions. The revolver bears the Gardner, Mass. "H&R INC." rollmark and aligns with 1970s production, with an AP-prefix serial observed.