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32 Magnum
taco413
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Hello
My question is concerning the power of a 32 mag as compared to other calibers. Is it the equivalent to a 380, 9mm or bigger such as a 40 auto for penetration.
Thanks, Dave
My question is concerning the power of a 32 mag as compared to other calibers. Is it the equivalent to a 380, 9mm or bigger such as a 40 auto for penetration.
Thanks, Dave
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Year manufactured would be great, thanks in advance.
1. #A1028
2. Hammer
3. Don't know
4. push button left side
5. right side of barrel
6. DA
7. fixed-pinned
CP
A = 1940 manufacture.
I don't know how often Jim checks in over here, I'll let him know of your post.
More info for his files!!
Thanks for the info. I've added it to my SPORTSMAN research file.
As Jamesjo posted - a 1940 made piece, so it's a 1st Model 7th Variation.
#3 - if you check around the periphery of the cylinder - you may see some light, small font stampings - by 1940 some have them, some don't - but when there, they are usually towards the front of the cylinder between two of the flutes and are often very hard to see and read, depending upon the amount of finish wear and gunk build-up.
#7 - by 1940 ALL the Sportsman 999s and 199s (Single Action only) had height adjustable front sights - there will be a screw in the muzzle end at the top above the bore of the barrel - that screw adjusts the front sight up and down. If yours DOESN'T have that screw I would really like to hear about it.
Thanks again.
Jim
Checking my file, I see that your gun should have the manufacturer's name and address on top of the barrel. Open the action and pull the cylinder then check the number stamped under the top strap - that number should match the number stamped into the front strap of the grip frame - if it doesn't, it means that the barrel/cylinder assembly of your piece was changed out at some time. ALSO, the rear face of the cylinder and the extractor star should have 3 matching digits that should match the last three digits of the serial number.
Last 3 digits are the same on the cylinder and on top strap. It does have the screw on front of barrel as you said. Right side of barrel reads-- HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO
WORCHESTER, MASS. U.S.A.
Left side reads-- H&R "SPORTSMAM"
DOUBLE ACTION
Thanks for all the info
You are welcome, glad to help out and thanks for thanking.
ALSO, thanks for contributing to the research project. Hopefully I'll get enough responses to be able to solidify some of the facts about the H&R SPORTSMAN and everyone who is interested in those will benefit.
Jim
i remember having to shop around 3-4 years ago.
tom