possible 1901 H&R

green_MTman · March 30, 2014, 07:03 AM

I have an 16ga single shot H&R that has 1901 engraved on it.is this really a 1901 antique or does the 1901 refere to the date of patent of the model.i know its not the year H&R was founded because they were found in 1861

Jim Watson · March 30, 2014, 08:47 AM

It is likely the year introduced, not necessarily the year made.

green_MTman · March 30, 2014, 09:00 AM

likely what i thought

James K · March 30, 2014, 07:10 PM

FWIW, a gun made in 1901 is not an antique under federal law, which defines an antique as being made before 1899.

Jim

March 30, 2014, 07:03 AM	#1
green_MTman Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2014 Location: southeastern Vermont,USA Posts: 325	possible 1901 H&R I have an 16ga single shot H&R that has 1901 engraved on it.is this really a 1901 antique or does the 1901 refere to the date of patent of the model.i know its not the year H&R was founded because they were found in 1861

March 30, 2014, 08:47 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,536	It is likely the year introduced, not necessarily the year made.

March 30, 2014, 09:00 AM	#3
green_MTman Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2014 Location: southeastern Vermont,USA Posts: 325	likely what i thought

March 30, 2014, 07:10 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	FWIW, a gun made in 1901 is not an antique under federal law, which defines an antique as being made before 1899. Jim