Harrington & Richardson Police Auto ejecting Safety Hammer .32 S&W Revolver

Harrington & Richardson Police Auto ejecting Safety Hammer .32 S&W , 6 shot Large frame revolver

Description:
VERY RARE ANTIQUE nice collectable H&R 1st model Auto Ejecting Top Break Revolver 6 shot .32 S&W
Rare Harrington & Richardson
Serial number G53716
Nickel finish - Matching numbers -
Double top post barrel latch - auto shell ejecting
Safety Hammer
ammo used: .32 S&W.
These were made for black powder cartridges.

Top of Barrel marked:
HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS COMPANY WORCESTER MASS. U.S.A.PAT.OCT.4TH.87.MAY.14&AUG.6.83.APRIL.2.95.APR.7.1896


Condition: 3 1/4” raised rib barrel with a lightly frosted bore , Minor pitting from black powder use and still showing very nice rifling.
The metal surfaces are good and still retain much of the original nickel with light scratches and handling marks.
All the correct parts are serialized to the frame. The black checkered hard rubber grips rate very good. Barrel to frame fit is very tight with good timing and lock-up. Mechanically works very well in single and double action. The cylinder spring needs attention. The cylinder correctly rotates and times when the revolver in pointed straight or in down position.

This is a nice example of a seldom seen early 1st model safety hammer variation . This is an antique and no licence required. Just proof of age.