Old Harrington & Richardson Revolver

Rough2000 · March 3, 2009, 06:35 PM

My wife has a Harrington & Richardson revolver that was handed down from a family member. The grip on the gun is starting to fall apart at the base. I have no idea of the age of the gun. The only markings on the gun is the Harrington & Richardson name on the barrel. Below the name is "32 S&W CTCE". The serial # is 7147. It is the top break design. Any ideas where I could get new grips for this gun?

Thanks,

Bill

James K · March 3, 2009, 11:15 PM

".32 S&W CTGE" is the name of the cartridge it is chambered for, an old and quite weak round (but still highly dangerous!). The grips on that revolver were probably what was called gutta percha or hard rubber, a natural product that grows very brittle with age. For new grips, try

http://www.gungrip.com/items_15.html

but objectively, and unless the revolver is in top condition, the grips might cost more than the gun is worth. Family heirloom, of course, priceless!

Jim

March 3, 2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Rough2000 Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Posts: 1	Old Harrington & Richardson Revolver My wife has a Harrington & Richardson revolver that was handed down from a family member. The grip on the gun is starting to fall apart at the base. I have no idea of the age of the gun. The only markings on the gun is the Harrington & Richardson name on the barrel. Below the name is "32 S&W CTCE". The serial # is 7147. It is the top break design. Any ideas where I could get new grips for this gun? Thanks, Bill

March 3, 2009, 11:15 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	".32 S&W CTGE" is the name of the cartridge it is chambered for, an old and quite weak round (but still highly dangerous!). The grips on that revolver were probably what was called gutta percha or hard rubber, a natural product that grows very brittle with age. For new grips, try http://www.gungrip.com/items_15.html but objectively, and unless the revolver is in top condition, the grips might cost more than the gun is worth. Family heirloom, of course, priceless! Jim