


The 410 Bore can be dated by its markingsĤ10 = 1937-1941 (this is the only 410 Pre WWII chambered for the 3 inch shell)įirst Variation identifying features - Slim and Short Fore-Arm - 1916-1921 Single Barrel, Small Size Frame, Top Lever Break Action, Barrel Lock is Non-Self Adjustable, Three Piece Take Down (Non-Removable Hinge Pin), Available as Ejector & Non-ejector, 24, 28, 12mm, 14mm Gauges and 410-44, 45 Shot chambering, barrel Length 26,28, & 30 inches, Walnut Pistol Griped Butt-Stock Fore-Arm, Hard Rubber Butt Plate, Frame is Case Hardened and Barrel is Browned, Weight 4 to 4 3/4 Pounds. The Harrington and Richardson logo on the buttplateĪccording to the gunshop it has a 2.5 inch chamber but I have not tested to confirm that and they say they never fired itĪny ideas what it is and when it was made?īill Goforth wrote the H&R bible, and this is his. The serial number on the bottom of the tang which is four numbers behind the letter A The number 2521 on the left hand side of the barrel lug

On the left side of the receiver: HARRINGTON &RICHARDSON ARMS CoĪ capital letter E proof mark on the bottom of the barrel lug The trouble is that nowhere on it is any kind of model number so I have no idea what it is. 410 single shot break action shotgun, it is the smallest and lightest 410 I think I have ever seen and has a beautiful age patina and it was calling to me, and I also think it will be a good one for my fiancé who has mobility and strength issues. I just picked up an old Harrington and Richardson.
