Top Break H&R or Iver Johnson Revolver models

[s&w3913]

I want to buy an old school top break revolver of some type. I do not want a .32 caliber revolver as ammo is very expensive.

Maybe a .22 LR so I can shoot it in the yard, preferably DA/SA.

I want something S&W, Iver Johnson or H&R,

Any ideas on models?

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I don’t think S&W made a 22 top break other than the single shots
Iver Johnson’s can be pieces of junk
H&R is probably your best bet for a 2 top break. They’re great guns for the money. Not as refined as a Smith but again you want top break.
Super heavy triggers. I do love the value that H&R offered in their product line over the years.

 

[Blackmore]

H&R Model 999 Sportsman. Be sure to check timing to be sure it doesn't shave lead. Mine doesn't.

 

[PATRON]

H&R will be you best bet.

 

[TG Pioneer]

H&R Model 999 Sportsman. Be sure to check timing to be sure it doesn't shave lead. Mine doesn't.

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I think Village Sports has one for sale in Westport.

 

[T-Unit]

You're not gonna shoot it that much and the cost of a good .22 H&R top break is going to offset whatever the ammo is for a .32 model.

The 6 shot .32 Long top breaks that H&R made are IMO the best to buy because they were built on .38 frames, so the latch and lockup are going to hold up for a long time with occasional shooting.

.32 S&W Long wadcutter ammo during normal times costs a buck or two more than .38 Spl, not expensive if you're not shooting 200 rds a week.

 

[Sf Becket]

Pete’s Gun Shop has some of them, but that’s probably quite away from you?

 

[jct61765]

H&R Model 999 Sportsman. Be sure to check timing to be sure it doesn't shave lead. Mine doesn't.

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I have the exact same one in 99 percent condition. I fired it when I bought it years ago. I think I paid $45 for it at Riley’s.

 

[MSant]

I have the h&r 999 sportsman and the IJ Champion. both in 22. both a great, but the iver is 8 rds and single action the h&r is 9 rds and da/sa