H&R 922

jose · April 19, 1999, 01:42 AM

The H&R 922 is a 9 shot .22 revolver.
I was wondering if anyone knows any history of this firearm, as to how old it may be or even what one may be worth in decent condition. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Gunslinger · April 19, 1999, 03:33 AM

The 922 was produced from 1950 until 1982. Value is from $85 to $25 from 100% to 60% respectively.
Just my opininion but they are a good, solid and inexpensive fun gun. Not really worth much in $$$ but none the less very enjoyable to own.

JBP · April 19, 1999, 09:52 AM

I've had mine for about 20 years. Still take it out to the range a couple of times a year and it keeps on firing. Just sorry I did not get the .22 Magnum H&R at the same time.

John/az2 · April 19, 1999, 02:25 PM

You may want to take this question to "Harley Noldan's Institute for Firearms Research." It's right under "Legal and Political" on the main screen of this site.

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John/az

"Just because something is popular, does not make it right."

Harley Nolden · April 19, 1999, 03:19 PM

Jose:
The H&R 922 came in two issues.
1st Issue: Was a solid frame .22 cal Long Rifle Ctg. 9 shot. The barrel came in 6" on later productions, early model 10-" barrel. Wetigh with 6" bbl=26oz. Fixed sight Blued finish. Checkered walnut stocks. Safey cylinder and round barrel on later models, earlier production had octogon barrel..Discontinued in 1942.

2nd Issue: Basically the same as the 1st issue in caliber with 9 shot capability. Barrel lengths 2 1/2", 4",and 6". Weight 4" bbl 24oz. Fixe sights. blued finish, plastic stocks. Made from 1950 to 1986.

NOTE: Current Model 922 has a differeent frame from that of the First Issue. Model 923 is the same as MOdel 922 2nd issue except for Nickle finish
I have the disassem/assem instructions if you want them. If so kindly refer to Library volume #4 upon your request.
HJN

Ed · April 20, 1999, 12:35 AM

I know they sold for $32.50 when I bought one in 1955. I remember because it was my first handgun and I had to save out of my $40 a week job to buy it. I could have gotten an Iver Johnson 8 shot .22 for about $26 but it had a pull-pin cylinder, and the H&R had a swing-out 9 shot cylinder, so I just saved another few weeks for the H&R.

warnpeace · January 28, 2009, 11:21 AM

hey guys, I did a search and this thread came up. I hope its not too old. I am looking for a cylinder pin for a H&R 922 like the one's you are discussing. it is one of the earlier models without the round barrel, sort of an octagon shape. I would appreciate any advice or direction from you. thanks for your time. peace..........or war, whatever.

32 Magnum · January 29, 2009, 07:10 PM

Check out: auctionarms.com and/or gunbroker.com for parts for the H&R revolvers (search both 'H&R' and 'Harrington & Richardson'). Warnpeace You have a first model - made before 1952. If you provide the serial number, I can tell you the variation and era of manufacture. The 922 was in continuous production from around 1926 -27 up to around 1970 in two model runs. It was resurrected in the mid 1970s and then ran up until H&R folded in Early 1986. I have examples of all 7 of the first model variations as well as of the 5 2nd model variants. Cylinder pins varied considerably from variation to variation and within the models. With serial number I can tell you what cylinder pin you need.
Jim Hauff, H&R Collector

Tom2 · January 29, 2009, 08:35 PM

What about Numrich? Or I suppose that if someone would make an accurate drawing of theirs with measurements, a machinist could turn you one out on the lathe? Not like it has to be special or a certain steel like a barrel or cylinder. Or being on a rimfire, not a high stress part. One thing that bothers me is I have one of those topbreak prewar H&R .22 Specials that needs work. Blueing excellent, bore mint. Perfect Roper grips. but some chump went to work on it, filed on the rear sight and hammer, and butchered up the extractor star so the ratchets look like a mess. Saw another with the good parts but a bulged barrel, and the bozo would not go less than 160 for it, he claimed the obviously bulged barrel was just fine...So mine is collecting dust.

22revolver · March 30, 2009, 10:20 AM

hey i have a H&R 922 with serial number J35359. can anyone help me find out where i can get a cylinder pin for it?

jamesjo · March 31, 2009, 02:24 PM

Try Numrich gun parts

James K · March 31, 2009, 08:13 PM

Numrich is www.gunpartscorp.com. They list center pins for H&R revolvers at around $7. Follow their directions as to which one you need. Yes, one can be made, but no one is going to do it for under $10.

Like other such parts, they can be made by a gunsmith, but not many people are willing to spend $50 or so for a simple part that can be bought, especially when the gun is not worth the cost of the part.

Now when you desperately need a part for an old Colt, say, that is worth $3000 in working condition and $1000 with a broken part, making the part is well worth it. With a gun that is worth under $100, the cost of having a part made is questionable.

Jim

ganderite · December 4, 2009, 09:49 PM

A friend of mine has a 922 that he has owned since new. It has a 4" barrel.

In Canada, this length of barrel is considered "Prohibited" (don't get me started...). he would have been allowed to keep it, if he had remembered to re-register it - but he did not.

Now he has to turn it in unless it gets re-barreled to 4 1/4" or longer. I looked on the Nurmich pages, and they show lots of longer barrels, but not for a 922.

I could buy a 6" for any model and just cut new threds and a forcing cone, but that is a lot of work on a $100 gun.

I am hoping that one of you will know of a different model that uses the same thread diameter and shank length.

Or maybe one of you has a 6" 922 and wants to trade the barrel for a 4" ????

April 19, 1999, 01:42 AM	#1
jose Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 1999 Posts: 1	H&R 922 The H&R 922 is a 9 shot .22 revolver. I was wondering if anyone knows any history of this firearm, as to how old it may be or even what one may be worth in decent condition. Any feedback would be appreciated.

January 29, 2009, 07:10 PM	#8
32 Magnum Member In Memoriam Join Date: January 17, 2009 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 364	Check out: auctionarms.com and/or gunbroker.com for parts for the H&R revolvers (search both 'H&R' and 'Harrington & Richardson'). Warnpeace You have a first model - made before 1952. If you provide the serial number, I can tell you the variation and era of manufacture. The 922 was in continuous production from around 1926 -27 up to around 1970 in two model runs. It was resurrected in the mid 1970s and then ran up until H&R folded in Early 1986. I have examples of all 7 of the first model variations as well as of the 5 2nd model variants. Cylinder pins varied considerably from variation to variation and within the models. With serial number I can tell you what cylinder pin you need. Jim Hauff, H&R Collector Last edited by 32 Magnum; January 31, 2009 at 09:42 PM. Reason: added information

January 29, 2009, 08:35 PM	#9
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	What about Numrich? Or I suppose that if someone would make an accurate drawing of theirs with measurements, a machinist could turn you one out on the lathe? Not like it has to be special or a certain steel like a barrel or cylinder. Or being on a rimfire, not a high stress part. One thing that bothers me is I have one of those topbreak prewar H&R .22 Specials that needs work. Blueing excellent, bore mint. Perfect Roper grips. but some chump went to work on it, filed on the rear sight and hammer, and butchered up the extractor star so the ratchets look like a mess. Saw another with the good parts but a bulged barrel, and the bozo would not go less than 160 for it, he claimed the obviously bulged barrel was just fine...So mine is collecting dust. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!

December 4, 2009, 09:49 PM	#13
ganderite Junior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1	H&R 922 woes A friend of mine has a 922 that he has owned since new. It has a 4" barrel. In Canada, this length of barrel is considered "Prohibited" (don't get me started...). he would have been allowed to keep it, if he had remembered to re-register it - but he did not. Now he has to turn it in unless it gets re-barreled to 4 1/4" or longer. I looked on the Nurmich pages, and they show lots of longer barrels, but not for a 922. I could buy a 6" for any model and just cut new threds and a forcing cone, but that is a lot of work on a $100 gun. I am hoping that one of you will know of a different model that uses the same thread diameter and shank length. Or maybe one of you has a 6" 922 and wants to trade the barrel for a 4" ????

April 19, 1999, 03:33 AM	#2
Gunslinger Junior member Join Date: January 5, 1999 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 2,105	The 922 was produced from 1950 until 1982. Value is from $85 to $25 from 100% to 60% respectively. Just my opininion but they are a good, solid and inexpensive fun gun. Not really worth much in $$$ but none the less very enjoyable to own.

April 19, 1999, 09:52 AM	#3
JBP Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Maryland Posts: 471	I've had mine for about 20 years. Still take it out to the range a couple of times a year and it keeps on firing. Just sorry I did not get the .22 Magnum H&R at the same time.

April 19, 1999, 02:25 PM	#4
John/az2 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 1999 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,729	You may want to take this question to "Harley Noldan's Institute for Firearms Research." It's right under "Legal and Political" on the main screen of this site. ------------------ John/az "Just because something is popular, does not make it right."

April 19, 1999, 03:19 PM	#5
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Jose: The H&R 922 came in two issues. 1st Issue: Was a solid frame .22 cal Long Rifle Ctg. 9 shot. The barrel came in 6" on later productions, early model 10-" barrel. Wetigh with 6" bbl=26oz. Fixed sight Blued finish. Checkered walnut stocks. Safey cylinder and round barrel on later models, earlier production had octogon barrel..Discontinued in 1942. 2nd Issue: Basically the same as the 1st issue in caliber with 9 shot capability. Barrel lengths 2 1/2", 4",and 6". Weight 4" bbl 24oz. Fixe sights. blued finish, plastic stocks. Made from 1950 to 1986. NOTE: Current Model 922 has a differeent frame from that of the First Issue. Model 923 is the same as MOdel 922 2nd issue except for Nickle finish I have the disassem/assem instructions if you want them. If so kindly refer to Library volume #4 upon your request. HJN

April 20, 1999, 12:35 AM	#6
Ed Member Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Geogia, USA Posts: 85	I know they sold for $32.50 when I bought one in 1955. I remember because it was my first handgun and I had to save out of my $40 a week job to buy it. I could have gotten an Iver Johnson 8 shot .22 for about $26 but it had a pull-pin cylinder, and the H&R had a swing-out 9 shot cylinder, so I just saved another few weeks for the H&R.

January 28, 2009, 11:21 AM	#7
warnpeace Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2009 Posts: 1	hey guys, I did a search and this thread came up. I hope its not too old. I am looking for a cylinder pin for a H&R 922 like the one's you are discussing. it is one of the earlier models without the round barrel, sort of an octagon shape. I would appreciate any advice or direction from you. thanks for your time. peace..........or war, whatever.

March 30, 2009, 10:20 AM	#10
22revolver Junior Member Join Date: March 30, 2009 Posts: 1	hey i have a H&R 922 with serial number J35359. can anyone help me find out where i can get a cylinder pin for it?

March 31, 2009, 02:24 PM	#11
jamesjo Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 195	Try Numrich gun parts

March 31, 2009, 08:13 PM	#12
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Numrich is www.gunpartscorp.com. They list center pins for H&R revolvers at around $7. Follow their directions as to which one you need. Yes, one can be made, but no one is going to do it for under $10. Like other such parts, they can be made by a gunsmith, but not many people are willing to spend $50 or so for a simple part that can be bought, especially when the gun is not worth the cost of the part. Now when you desperately need a part for an old Colt, say, that is worth $3000 in working condition and $1000 with a broken part, making the part is well worth it. With a gun that is worth under $100, the cost of having a part made is questionable. Jim