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H&R 922 Revolver 9-Shot Double Action

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#1 ·
Does anyone know or can anyone tell me how to find out what year this gun was made - model number M59125?:mad2:
Thanks for your help.
 
#2 ·
I did a little digging on the web and came up with this.

MODEL 922 DOUBLE ACTION FIRST MODEL ( In 1954 H&R used a P letter code since your starts with an M I am guessing this is a first model )
LARGE SOLID FRAME 22 RIMFIRE CALIBER ---------------------1927-1952
9 shot cylinder capacity, pull pin cylinder release, blue finish, 6 inch octagon barrel, two piece over size walnut grips saw handle shaped, marked with company name and address on top of barrel, right side of barrel H&R 922 and caliber on left side of barrel.
First Variation 1927-1930 serial number range 125270*-144000*(estimate)
Second Variation 1931 DIFFERENCE: new grip shape (saw handle shape eliminated) serial number range 144000*-160000(estimate)
Third Variation 1932-1937 DIFFERENCE: new safety cylinder,serial number range 160000*-171000*(estimate)
Fourth Variation 1938-1939 DIFFERENCE; new grip frame and round barrel, serial number range 171000*-192000*(estimate)
Fifth Variation 1940- 1947 DIFFERENCE; same as 4th variation except letter code prefix to serial number A thru H
Sixth Variation 1948-1949 DIFFERENCE; a new barrel length, serial number letter codes I and J
Seventh Variation 1949-1952 DIFFERENCE; all-in-one cartridge extraction system, serial number letter codes J thru M

From this I would say your gun was made between 1949 and 1952. I am still looking so I might be able to narrow it down more.

Found nothing else except to note if your gun is nickle plated it is a 922-C.

You might ask H&R customer support and see if they can help.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a gun expert by anyones definition. I just happened to find this info on the net. Till I read your post I did not know the H&R 922 existed. In fact I thought it was a typo and you meant H&R 929 own two of those. The info in this post was all copy and paste.

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#3 ·
H&r 922

Siplace,
Thanks for the time you took to reply to my request. I have been to at least a dozen sites with no luck. I really appreciate your detailed information. It was a great help. I agree with you. It was made between 1949 and 1952. Mine has a round barrel and is nickel-plated, but it has grips that I haven't seen on any pictures of any 922. They are pearl with H&R in the circle at the top. Again, thanks!
dog1husky

P.S. Hoping to be in touch with you in the future.:thumbsup:
 
#4 ·
put some pics here, Maybe Popeye can help you.
 
#5 ·
It was manufactured in 1952. H&R used the following prefixes in the serial number to identify year of manufacturer.

Year starting S.N. Prefix for H&R firearms.
1940 A
1941 B
1942 C
1943 D
1944 E
1945 F
1946 G
1947 H
1948 I
1949 J
1950 K
1951 L
1952 M
1953 N
1954 P
1955 R
1956 S
1957 T
1958 U
1958 V
1960 W
1961 X
1962 Y
1963 Z
1964 AA
1965 AB
1966 AC
1967 AD
1968 AE
1969 AF
1970 AG
1971 AH
1972 AJ
1973 AL
1974 AM
1975 AN
1976 AP
1977 AR
1978 AShttp://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,228789.msg1099298912.html#msg1099298912
1979 AT
1980 AU
1981 AX
1982 AY
1983 AZ
1984 BA
1985 BB
1986 BC
 
#7 ·
New to the BB , but Moderate on another ( CAS City )
I found this thread googling the date info posted above...

I happen on a H&R 922 is 95% + Cond. the price was right so I bought it to add to my H&R 999
This thread allowed my little 2 1/2 " is a 2nd Model, first year of production 1953.
The 999 Sportsman is a ABXXXXX... (1965 ) also about 95%, which I bought NIB for my Dad at KMart in 1971 ( Six year old stock, :confused5: ) (Nylon MS saddle, which I replaced wilt steel, do to failure, some years ago.

I do have a question however, at some point H&R went to the nylon main spring saddle, ( approx. what years did they start that part , and was it across the entire revolver line ? )
And has anyone else thought, disintegration of these might be do to oils, cleaner or solvents ?
The 999 probably has way less than a brick through it , and had not been shot 30 years ... yet the the gun cleaned and put way had the part fail ....now the part is replaced.
 
#9 ·
I do have a question however, at some point H&R went to the nylon main spring saddle, ( approx. what years did they start that part , and was it across the entire revolver line ? )
And has anyone else thought, disintegration of these might be do to oils, cleaner or solvents ?
Replacing some firearm steel parts with nylon parts was a 'hot new idea' in the early to mid 1960s and worked to varying degrees (depending on the nylon quality and the part replaced).

Nylon parts, under stress, fail quicker than steel parts of the same configuration and subjected to the same stress. Sometimes, much quicker.
 
#11 ·
I know this is an old thread but I am in dire need of help.

A colleague of mine has an h&r 922 with serial 148015. I tried calling some gun places here in Canada for parts with no luck. The cylinder pin is missing. One place may have something but said there are so many models, they needed further clarification - and they are mail order only.

Anyone able to provide further info and maybe point me to a spare pin? The revolver is sentimental to her, otherwise I wouldn't be putting in the effort.
 
#20 ·
I'm new to this Forum, but have read all the previous Post regarding the H&R 922 Pistols regarding the Serial Numbers. Its saying the first version started in 1927 with the Serial Numbers starting with 125xxx. I inherited one from my Great Grandfather and the Serial Number starts with 124xxx. That is before the 1927 version starting with 125xxx. So, what year was mine made, would it be a different version?
Thanks for any help.
 
#22 ·
There was another one Posted on here with a 123xxx Serial Number, so that makes 2 older than mine. Mine is in Rough condition right now. It belonged to my Great Grandfather and I was told by my Mother that he carried it with him everywhere he went. The Wood Grip shows quite a bit of wear and the Cylinder just spins. The Mechanism that lock the Cylinder in place to line up the Bullet with the Barrel is broken. I have found a Gunsmith that says he can probably fix it, but there is a 3 month backlog and if he finds out the Pistol can't be fixed and it would still be dangerous to Fire, He legally can not return it to me. I am hesitant to send to him because it is a Family Keep Sake. Good luck in your search for more information. If you find out more information Please Post here so the rest of us will know.
 
#28 ·
Howdy fellas, brand new to the forum with a 922 of the first edition. Serial # first four 1257. It's missing pieces and I can't seem to confirm what pieces are the right pieces at Numrich or elsewhere online. I hope to attach a photo of what I have and I think I am missing a sear and cylinder stop but might be missing more. I would sure like to make this shooter function. I don't know if it was blued or nickle because the finish is gone but seems to be in pretty solid condition.

Any help anyone can give would be great. Gun Revolver Trigger Still life Metal
 
#29 ·
Hopefully an answer to an old thread.
H&R 922 Information
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MODEL 922 - FIRST MODEL
DOUBLE ACTION
LARGE SOLID FRAME
22 RIMFIRE CALIBER - made: 1927-1937

9 shot cylinder capacity, pull pin cylinder release, blue finish, 6 inch octagon barrel, two piece over size walnut grips saw handle shaped, marked with company name and address on top of barrel, right side of barrel H&R 922 and caliber on left side of barrel.

First Variation 1927-1930
serial number range 119600-145000 (*estimate)

Second Variation 1931
DIFFERENCE: new grip shape (saw handle shape eliminated)
serial number range 145000*-160000*(estimate)

Third Variation 1932 -1937
DIFFERENCE: new safety cylinder
serial number range 160000*-171000*(estimate)

VALUE: 100%=$205 60%=$75
add 40% premium for 1st Variation and 20% premium for 2nd and 3rd Variations

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MODEL 922 - SECOND MODEL
DOUBLE ACTION
LARGE SOLID FRAME
22 RIMFIRE CALIBER (birds head grip frame) - made: 1938-1952

9 shot cylinder capacity, pull pin cylinder release, blue finish, 6 inch octagon barrel, one piece over size walnut grips saw handle shaped, also may be found with one piece plastic grips. Marked with company name and address on top of barrel, right side of barrel H&R 922 and caliber on left side of barrel.

First Variation 1938 -1939 DIFFERENCE; new grip frame and round barrel
serial number range 171000*-192000*(estimate)

Second Variation 1940 -1947
DIFFERENCE; same as 4th variation except letter code prefix to serial number A thru H

Third Variation 1948 -1949
DIFFERENCE; a new barrel length, serial number letter codes I and J

Fourth Variation 1949 -1952
DIFFERENCE; all-in-one cartridge extraction system, serial number letter codes J thru M

Fifth Variation 1952 models for M922 Camper and M922 Bantam weight

VALUE: 100%=$195 60%=$55
add 20% premium for 1st & 2nd Variations

>> All Guns made before 1940 <<<
When looking for parts for this gun tell the supplier it is a pre 1940 model.
This should have the birds head grip frame called "RICE FRAME" by collectors and some people even call it the second model 922.
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hope this helps somebody
ps: the cylinder should spin freely clock-wise only in the hammer down and half cocked condition.
when the hammer is fully cocked the cylinder should lockup in line with the barrel bore.

for the person that has a gunsmith that will not return an unsafe firearm. I say to you, Ive never heard of a law like that in any state and I would find a different gunsmith.
 
#30 ·
My serial number starts 159. Second version, 1931. Altered walnut grip (no upper horn). 1"' longer cylinder pin, front brass sight about 1/8" taller than first version. Very good original condition,FWO. My father bought it the day after Pearl Harbor at a pawn shop in Kansas City, KS for $6. Purportedly to help guard the farm in the event an invasion made it to Kansas. But he left for the navy in '42, and a carrier borne fighter plane I do agree was a much more powerful weapon to use for that. Fewer than 200 rds fired since 1945, rifling intact and no pitting, no exterior rust or scratches, original bluing and parts. Pretty proud of this little gun.
 
#32 ·
Interesting to see this post. I have been researching my old 922 and could not find any serial numbers before 125... also. Mine is serial # 123083, My farther got it in Oklahoma in the early 1920,s. It is in excellent shape and in firing condition. I will pass it on to one of my grandsons. Does this earlier serial number mean it was made before 1927? If my farther was right, it means there were.
 
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