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You took me back to grandpa land with the last video and here we are again.... I love it! I miss my grandpa and I didn't get any of his guns when he passed but I'll always have the memories as well as the lessons and skills he taught me. Great video as always!
@@ChuckNorrisUltra "makes the hole feel......wanted and loved" that's what your looking for. 🙏🙏 thank you OG, for you make every hole feel needed and have a purpose, God bless.
The stress ball was cool I’m trying to think of something on a human that would compare to the density I think a head is a little more dense with the bone.
How in the haitis did I miss this in my feed?? What a great video. Thanks for sharing this old revolver along with the old ammo. What a match. Great shooting Danny and as always great video work Jeff. Thanks for the kind words guys!
My grandpa has willed his 22 rifle to me . It's the first gun I'm not impatient to take ownership of . I inherited a few of my uncles guns , but I'd rather have him back . There is a sweet sadness you feel when holding a gun you've inherited . RIP Uncle Chuck .
Inheritance guns are tuff.my dad is gna give me his but I will be so sad I wont care....I always get screwed out of inheritance guns.. my two grandfathers and my uncle I found dead who promised me a gun.his daughter sold them to a dealer because she dnt like guns and didn't want me to have one..it pisses me off how I've never gotten one ..3 people and 30 guns and I dnt even get one...
@30rdmaga yeah I didn't wana say details incase he was seeing it he likes guns too..but we said we'd go down .I'd get one..he wouldn't give it up and said he was closer..but we made a deal..its happened a few times I found my uncle and we talked guns alot ..his daughter said if she coukd do anything..so I said I'd lije a pistol only a Taurus snub..I guess she sold em to a shop and got nothing..sad. but its ok..the shit thing is with the forst one is I still hear about it and dnt wana piss him off we've talked about it once and ge said like I'd let you have that..I even got the stuff thay comes with it..not worth a fight..I have my own its jst the point.. 😔 sad.. but whatever..nit like I needed it.. and he was closer in childhood. I saw him alot later tho..bit is what it is
My grandpa had that same pistol. With the same old guy holster. My dad has collected two more, one 4 inch I think, and another slightly different configuration with the 6 inch barrel. He really likes them.
The coolest part of that video was the high speed video of the foam ball. The way the moisture came out of the foam was just really cool. Great video. Just remember those are dangerous within 1 mile when they fire. Actually pretty good for such old ammo that wasn't specially sealed or anything. *:-)*
@@hectorr4956 Heh. That was an old inside joke on the channel. A lot of people would get all wound up about vehicles driving by way in the distance and how dangerous it was for TFM to shoot like they did. Of course a .22 won't go a mile and still be dangerous. It is printed on the boxes though. Take it easy and have a good one. 😎
Another awesome vid Jeff & Danny, thanks. When i was 14 i got my 1st rifle, and it was a Harrington & Ricardson .22 "Plainsman" bolt action, that was 1981. I loved it heaps and wish i still had it, my mum gave it to our best family friends when i moved out from home in Tasmania and back to Melbourne.
Appreciate you guys giving that a try, especially you Danny ! 😊 Even new 22 shells are known for misfires so I don't think it was bad for ammo that old ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
Man, Jeff... you guys are really taking me down the nostalgia trail with all these old ammo shoots. It's like you've been rummaging around in my granddaddy's old ammo lock box. I'm 40 but he died several years ago at well past 90, so he'd had a lifetime of collecting old ammo, some of which we still have. He taught me most of the good things in life and instilled a love and respect for shooting in me, so any time I remember him, it's always fond memories.
I HAVE THAT SAME REVOLVER! AND THE SAME STORY!!! that's awesome. They're such good little shooters. Just make sure to keep an eye on the screws for the sights! I suppose it may not be the most rare gun, but so awesome to see someone with a similar experience with the same model firearm. Treat her well!
Jeff- I just became a patron. Please keep doing what you do. I enjoy seeing you, Danny, OG and the rest of the crew doing cool stuff. Don’t let the bastards grind you down!
What I do if it doesn't shoot from my rifle I transfer it to my revolver to shoot it, out of 3000 rounds I have only had one bullet that failed to fire at all
Love those kind of revolvers-- just neat little things. My great aunt had one and I've been on the lookout ever since. Seems like they're always overpriced or beat to nothing.
I love the slo-mo (high speed) videos, so many truly interesting things happen. Like after the bullet passed through the saturated ball, you see water basically fall out of the hole, and the water on the outside turns into a smooth sheet around the surface.
The manufacture year for the H&R was 1939. The specific type is a pre-model 999 "Rice Frame" sportsman. If you are curious they sell for between $350 and $400.
Danny - I had one of those H&R 22s also, but mine was single action also 9 shot. I gave it to a distant relative that lived in West Oakland - he needed some home protection. I miss that rascal... Thanks for the work you and Greg and Jeff do. Steve
Normally a top break revolver isn’t a particularly good idea for long service but in a .22 it’s pretty darn awesome. H&R is a fairly decent gun but being a family heirloom is much more valuable.
One thing that might have been happening with the misfires is all the thick cosmoline-like lube couild have been cushioning the firing pin blow enough to prevent ignition. First hit smashes the rim down firmly through the lube then second attempt sets it off. Very similar thing happens with centerfire ammo when the primers aren't seated fully...first try finishes seating then it'll go off next try. Old rimfire revolvers are notorious for having weak firing pin strikes too and single action will almost always hit the rim with more force than from double-action being the hammer is cocked back a little farther. New mainspring sure wouldn't hurt the pistols reliability too. I really enjoyed the video!:)
Fantastic old 22 pistol, with a great past. I had some 7mm bye 57 boxed in Germany 1943 . I never had a problem firing the stuff. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for the tip regarding turning 22lr round for second strike. I never would have thought of that. Wisdom certainly comes with age. Seb Down Under 🇦🇺
Sportsman double action 999 manufactured from 1932 to 1952, serial numbers 01 to 89761 were made until 1939. Starting in 1940 they used letter prefixes to denote the year.
Wow, cool revolver! That family history bit was interesting. That revolver isn't giving up anytime soon. That's awesome it even worked in the Ruger. Great video Taoflederdudes 😎
Danny, thanks for bringing out your own mass accelerators, for the days filming. That's a lovely looking revolver, nice that it is making it's way down the generations too.
Loved this! I learned to shoot with my late Dad's Astra Cadix .22LR 9 shot revolver which he bought in the 1950's. Unfortunately it was stolen. Hang on to your revolver Danny!
Really dug the variety of tests in this one. The accuracy tests were a nice derivation from the usual ballistics, but the wet stressball was particularly interesting. Really neat how the forces passing through the ball pushed the beads of water to the surface and seeing how they collected and the ball's encasement of water falls away.
The music selection for the slow motion shots was on point, I bet I could watch 5 minutes of slow mo to calming music just to watch the gun function, a weird sort of zen
That is a beautiful revolver. I'm impressed the holster is in such good shape. My great uncle brought back a Luger holster from Africa and the threads disintegrated in the late 90s. Not enough oil. 😓
Danny I found this information about your revolver. My best guess is that it was manufactured either in 1938 or 1939 from this information. This info, compiled by the late Bill Goforth (who wrote THE book on H&R Firearms) SPORTSMAN DOUBLE ACTION MODEL 999 LARGE FRAME TOP BREAK ------ 1932-1952 Large frame double action top break revolver; Caliber 22 rimfire (short, long & long rifle) cylinder capacity 9 rounds, 22 Winchester Rim Fire (WRF)cylinder capacity 7 rounds; Safety rim cylinder; blue finish only; barrel length 6 inches (ribbed); Automatic cylinder stop; Sights: rear adjustable for windage only, Three different front sights used, full Blade, Partridge type & Partridge type pinned to barrel top rib, all non-adjustable; Finger rest trigger guard; One piece oversized checkered Walnut grips (birds head grip frame shape, Rice frame); frame mounted firing pin, hammer face is flat. Cylinder release is long pivoting lever on right side of frame (there are two different version of this). Serial numbered in its own series from 01 up to at least 89761 by the end of 1939. Starting in 1940 letter codes were used. Early production until about 1933 the letter code “D” was used to denote double action. First Variation; round heavy weight ribbed barrel with Blade non-adjustable front sight ----1932- to before April 18,1933 Second Variation; adjustable front sight------------1933 (after 4-18-1933)- Third Variation; firing pin moved to hammer-------------------------1934 Fourth Variation; three inch barrel was offered----------------------1935 Fifth Variation; two patent dates marked on cylinder (before there was only one)---1936 (after 3-17)-1937 Sixth Variation; top of barrel markings moved to right side of barrel---------------1937-1939 Seventh Variation; 22 WFR caliber dropped, 3 inch barrel dropped--------------1940-1941 Eight Variation; one piece over size plastic grips are standard, limited production during WWII years----1942-1952
the saturated stress ball was incredible...I think you should shoot a few more of those - perhaps you could load them with water dyed in contrasting colors.
Want to talk about small world I literally left my local gun shop about 20 minutes ago and looked at that exact same pistols to buy for my daughter came home and looked up old Sears 22 rifles and the first video that popped up was this I'm Amazed by that coincidence.
I purchaced a new H&R 9 shot break open in 1984 it was a good shooting pistol almost a twin look alike to yours. They produced alot of them befor closing their doors.
According to the 7th Edition of Modern Gun Values, there were two models designated as "Sportsman": the model 199 and the model 999. Yours looks to be the 199 manufactured from 1933 to 1951. The more modern looking 999 has slots cut in the upper part of the barrel to give it a vent rib. Manufacture dates 1936 to 1985. No information on serial numbers unless there is an alpha prefix, with 1940 being A and 1964 starting AA. The letter O was not used, nor was Q.
That old H&R reminds me of the old Webley pistols used in WW1. We can't shoot these in the UK .All sensible lengthed pistols are banned unless we use black powder.I sure miss it.Glad you can still enjoy the fun in America.
dang Danny I had to pause @ 27 seconds in to comment. First when I seen the pistol on table then you pulled it out and told us it's your Grandfathers, wow! Just wow.
My Great Grandfather passed away when I was 7 and he left me a Sears and Roebuck J.C. Higgins model 41 along with some ammo. Don't recall really having many duds and I went through all of it plinking away at the range with my dad as a kid.
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we apreciate the content, for what its worth :) in the UK cant play with any of your toys.
I seen an add for hot sauce
@@denisohbrien About the same in Australia too.
It's a 1932 H&R Sportsman 999 .22 Revolver at least that's exactly what it looks like it's also a 9 shot double action too bought from Sears
Thanks a whole...Bunchey...!
serial number 89761 was by the end of 1939
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You took me back to grandpa land with the last video and here we are again.... I love it! I miss my grandpa and I didn't get any of his guns when he passed but I'll always have the memories as well as the lessons and skills he taught me. Great video as always!
I just wanted to say, thanks guys. Especially Danny for agreeing to humor us with antiques he no doubt values _very_ much.
That pistol would have been made between 1935 and 1941. All other years had a letter in the serial#.
I came to the comment section looking for that information. Thank you!
Me too
What’s the name of the firearm? All I know is Schofield No.3 in .22
@@prestonsamson3674 made by Harrington and Richard's
Mine was made in 1939
7:03 - if a bullet makes a hole, and OG's finger doesn't christen it, did the bullet really make a hole?
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"Christen it" isn't the words I think of. lol
@@ChuckNorrisUltra "makes the hole feel......wanted and loved" that's what your looking for. 🙏🙏 thank you OG, for you make every hole feel needed and have a purpose, God bless.
@@thatguyoverthere9634 wish someone would tell that to my wife 😅
That Guy over there
Always here to help, sir. 😎👍
Like the new targets. Wet stress ball was awesome and shot-bottle was cool.
The stress ball was cool I’m trying to think of something on a human that would compare to the density I think a head is a little more dense with the bone.
Riley Senn Penn and Teller used a cantaloupe wrapped in fibreglass tape as a human head analog.
How in the haitis did I miss this in my feed?? What a great video. Thanks for sharing this old revolver along with the old ammo. What a match. Great shooting Danny and as always great video work Jeff. Thanks for the kind words guys!
It was demonetized right when I uploaded it so I guess YT didn't send it out to very many subs. Thank you for the nice words.
My grandpa has willed his 22 rifle to me . It's the first gun I'm not impatient to take ownership of . I inherited a few of my uncles guns , but I'd rather have him back . There is a sweet sadness you feel when holding a gun you've inherited . RIP Uncle Chuck .
Inheritance guns are tuff.my dad is gna give me his but I will be so sad I wont care....I always get screwed out of inheritance guns.. my two grandfathers and my uncle I found dead who promised me a gun.his daughter sold them to a dealer because she dnt like guns and didn't want me to have one..it pisses me off how I've never gotten one ..3 people and 30 guns and I dnt even get one...
@@joshuataft5541That's a shame I'd be kinda bitter about that as well.
@30rdmaga yeah I didn't wana say details incase he was seeing it he likes guns too..but we said we'd go down .I'd get one..he wouldn't give it up and said he was closer..but we made a deal..its happened a few times I found my uncle and we talked guns alot ..his daughter said if she coukd do anything..so I said I'd lije a pistol only a Taurus snub..I guess she sold em to a shop and got nothing..sad. but its ok..the shit thing is with the forst one is I still hear about it and dnt wana piss him off we've talked about it once and ge said like I'd let you have that..I even got the stuff thay comes with it..not worth a fight..I have my own its jst the point.. 😔 sad.. but whatever..nit like I needed it.. and he was closer in childhood. I saw him alot later tho..bit is what it is
I inherited that 22 this past Monday . RIP grandpa Bunchy.
@victorwaddell6530 sorry to hear that..I lost alota family. Lije 6 in 10 years
My grandpa had that same pistol. With the same old guy holster. My dad has collected two more, one 4 inch I think, and another slightly different configuration with the 6 inch barrel. He really likes them.
The coolest part of that video was the high speed video of the foam ball. The way the moisture came out of the foam was just really cool. Great video.
Just remember those are dangerous within 1 mile when they fire. Actually pretty good for such old ammo that wasn't specially sealed or anything. *:-)*
Dsdcain in a way the cosmoline "sealed" the cartridge from any ingress of moisture.
That scene reminded me of slow motion footage of a dog shaking itself dry .
If in doubt fill it with water 💥😂
jesus i can tell you never shoot guns, most 22s will not ever go 1 mile, and the dip 22s in thin layer of wax to seal them , some of them feel waxy
@@hectorr4956 Heh. That was an old inside joke on the channel. A lot of people would get all wound up about vehicles driving by way in the distance and how dangerous it was for TFM to shoot like they did. Of course a .22 won't go a mile and still be dangerous. It is printed on the boxes though. Take it easy and have a good one. 😎
Thats for bringing out granddads old wheel gun. I have a 7 shot just like that but chrome and not as well kept. Thats a nice gun
I used to have the exact same revolver when I was 18, sold mine for $50 in 1988 wish I still had it now.
I think we all have our gun regrets.
Yup, mine is living in Australia 😂😭
I had one in H&R 32 magnum in 90, didn't keep it long because the grip was wrong for my hands.
@@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248 I know lots of Aussies with lots of cool guns. You can shoot if you want to.
@@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248 Time for you Aussies to take back your Rights.
Another awesome vid Jeff & Danny, thanks. When i was 14 i got my 1st rifle, and it was a Harrington & Ricardson .22 "Plainsman" bolt action, that was 1981. I loved it heaps and wish i still had it, my mum gave it to our best family friends when i moved out from home in Tasmania and back to Melbourne.
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I was in Tasmania while in the Navy. I think it was 1976?? Did a bit of Pub Crawling with some awesome people. Loved the Cider 😁. 🇺🇸😎
That's an awesome story for that revolver! And nice 10/22! '80?! That's awesome! Thanks for the upload guys! 👍
I knew Danny would not let us down! Vintage ammo out of a vintage revolver! Another great video! Thanks!
Appreciate you guys giving that a try, especially you Danny ! 😊
Even new 22 shells are known for misfires so I don't think it was bad for ammo that old !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍
what ammo are you shooting, out of a box of 50022lr i get like 3 rounds that wont fire at all, i call that good ammo
Undoubtedly the best camera work only beaten and obliterated by the wondrous Dad and Son Relationship :-)
God Bless you’ll always.
Man, Jeff... you guys are really taking me down the nostalgia trail with all these old ammo shoots. It's like you've been rummaging around in my granddaddy's old ammo lock box. I'm 40 but he died several years ago at well past 90, so he'd had a lifetime of collecting old ammo, some of which we still have. He taught me most of the good things in life and instilled a love and respect for shooting in me, so any time I remember him, it's always fond memories.
Never had cause to question Danny's marksmanship, and this video reinforced that view. Good work guys, keep it up!
I HAVE THAT SAME REVOLVER! AND THE SAME STORY!!! that's awesome. They're such good little shooters. Just make sure to keep an eye on the screws for the sights! I suppose it may not be the most rare gun, but so awesome to see someone with a similar experience with the same model firearm. Treat her well!
Kevin Fabian I have the same revolver as well. Made in 1936. Found mine in a pawn shop 30 years ago. I’ll pass it to my son.
Kevin Fabian
Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻. 🇺🇸😎
@@dannyakatrikerred7381 The man himself! Keep on being you, bud!
Happy Birthday William, nice shooting, shooter Danny. Jeff thank you 4 showing old bullets never die. Great video!
Jeff- I just became a patron. Please keep doing what you do. I enjoy seeing you, Danny, OG and the rest of the crew doing cool stuff. Don’t let the bastards grind you down!
Thank you, Danny !
Great slo mo on the 10/22 action, Jeff ! 👍
Thanks for telling about turning the bullet when you have a dud, I didn't know that..👍
What I do if it doesn't shoot from my rifle I transfer it to my revolver to shoot it, out of 3000 rounds I have only had one bullet that failed to fire at all
Watching the lead shot spin in slow motion was cool, shooting it with you grandfathers revolver, priceless!
thanks!
The addition of the high speed camera recordings really add a lot. Thanks for all of your efforts. Greetings from Arizona.
Love those kind of revolvers-- just neat little things. My great aunt had one and I've been on the lookout ever since. Seems like they're always overpriced or beat to nothing.
The super slow motion shots were beautiful! Thanks for posting for the fans!
That was a very nice video. Cool that Danny showed us a family heirloom. Thanks Danny!
thanks
I love the slo-mo (high speed) videos, so many truly interesting things happen. Like after the bullet passed through the saturated ball, you see water basically fall out of the hole, and the water on the outside turns into a smooth sheet around the surface.
Fascinating, fun to see just how old ammo can still work after all these years, especially something made before Danny!
The manufacture year for the H&R was 1939. The specific type is a pre-model 999 "Rice Frame" sportsman.
If you are curious they sell for between $350 and $400.
thanks!
Loving the soft music in the slow motion footage.
Best musical score for a slow mo sweaty ball if I do say so myself
Danny - I had one of those H&R 22s also, but mine was single action also 9 shot. I gave it to a distant relative that lived in West Oakland - he needed some home protection. I miss that rascal... Thanks for the work you and Greg and Jeff do. Steve
Fabulous hearing about Danny’s revolver. Great stuff! Thanks for doing what you do!
Loved this video, the slow mo shots in this, especially the orange ball is some of the prettiest content you've made.
I love ol Buffalo I found him because of you guys stayed because the big bore AR-15's!
Normally a top break revolver isn’t a particularly good idea for long service but in a .22 it’s pretty darn awesome. H&R is a fairly decent gun but being a family heirloom is much more valuable.
Shooting a gun is a much better way to de-stress than squeezing some stupid foam ball.
Aint that the truth! :-D
Agreed
the worst are the foam bricks to throw at the wall. they are infuriating cos you can not throw far
Love that revolver
my grandpa gave me an h&r 922 revolver it’s pretty much the same just not a top break
Good little guns 👍
Thanks for showing your Grandfathers 22Lr revolver, Danny. Very Cool revolver Sir !!!!!!!!
Wow! Always love the high speed footage. The water filled stress ball was awesome. Keep up the good work guys.
Loved the video. Nice camera work, really nice pistol . . . and amazed the ammo performed as well as it did.
Awesome inheritance! Love hearing multi generation stories.
Hitting that orange ball was one of the coolest shots I have ever seen on your channel. Well Done!
One thing that might have been happening with the misfires is all the thick cosmoline-like lube couild have been cushioning the firing pin blow enough to prevent ignition. First hit smashes the rim down firmly through the lube then second attempt sets it off. Very similar thing happens with centerfire ammo when the primers aren't seated fully...first try finishes seating then it'll go off next try.
Old rimfire revolvers are notorious for having weak firing pin strikes too and single action will almost always hit the rim with more force than from double-action being the hammer is cocked back a little farther. New mainspring sure wouldn't hurt the pistols reliability too. I really enjoyed the video!:)
Fantastic old 22 pistol, with a great past. I had some 7mm bye 57 boxed in Germany 1943 . I never had a problem firing the stuff. Thanks for the video!
Even Dale Jarret would approve of Danny wearing that classic 88 t-shirt. Nice shootin and a sweet revolver!
Good video Jeff and Danny. I love the Cronos shots Jeff.
Thank you for the tip regarding turning 22lr round for second strike. I never would have thought of that. Wisdom certainly comes with age.
Seb Down Under 🇦🇺
That is a absolutely beautiful collectable revolver
The revolver is around 1940. Late 30s, early 40s.
Sportsman double action 999 manufactured from 1932 to 1952, serial numbers 01 to 89761 were made until 1939. Starting in 1940 they used letter prefixes to denote the year.
Fun video! Great old wheel gun Danny, I'm totally jealous.
Y'all should do a collaboration with "Forgotten Weapons" using Danny's wheel gun. 😃👍
With Danny as the shooter, even with very old ammo, I imagine the stress ball was stressed, as well as, every other target.
I know it pains you but these are the vids I love. Classic pistol and classic ammo
Wow, cool revolver! That family history bit was interesting. That revolver isn't giving up anytime soon. That's awesome it even worked in the Ruger. Great video Taoflederdudes 😎
thanks Kirk!
Haha I like his little nod to Edward S.
Love the fellow gun channel support
This is a really good lesson to young shooters that even old ammo is still potentially lethal.
Danny, thanks for bringing out your own mass accelerators, for the days filming. That's a lovely looking revolver, nice that it is making it's way down the generations too.
I have a Sears and Roebuck fishing reel from way back. It’s a cool piece. Things made back then were nice quality and heavy.
That is a nice old revolver and likely very accurate with some newer ammo. Wish I had one myself.
Only revolver I ever owned was one of those H&R Sportsmans many years ago but mine was newer, had a vent rib and wood grips. Fun little revolver.
Iron sights and the man is on point with his aim🔥
I am officially jealous of Danny, that H&R is super sweet.
ya, the wood on those grips had me drooling.
I am so amazed at the slow motion captures you are able to get. I know it is difficult, but Danny being such a good shot probably helps, too.
Being a rimfire liker, this video was the 'dessert ' I enjoyed after dinner.
Thanks for this Danny and of course the great videography from Jeff.
Hey Jeff, I liked the stress ball and the bottle of birdshot. Cool new targets. Thanks for what you guys do.
Yaaay you did it! Haha. That old .22 is so cool. Very unique. Thanks for sharing.
Loved this! I learned to shoot with my late Dad's Astra Cadix .22LR 9 shot revolver which he bought in the 1950's. Unfortunately it was stolen.
Hang on to your revolver Danny!
Really dug the variety of tests in this one. The accuracy tests were a nice derivation from the usual ballistics, but the wet stressball was particularly interesting. Really neat how the forces passing through the ball pushed the beads of water to the surface and seeing how they collected and the ball's encasement of water falls away.
The music selection for the slow motion shots was on point, I bet I could watch 5 minutes of slow mo to calming music just to watch the gun function, a weird sort of zen
That is a beautiful revolver. I'm impressed the holster is in such good shape. My great uncle brought back a Luger holster from Africa and the threads disintegrated in the late 90s. Not enough oil. 😓
I'm loving the music during the slo-mo shots.
Beautiful gun thanks for sharing those old bullet with us
Love the vid thank again for taken the time to do the Videos good shooting Danny
WOW Danny thats fantastic grouping for a revolver even at that range. you da man!
Danny I found this information about your revolver. My best guess is that it was manufactured either in 1938 or 1939 from this information.
This info, compiled by the late Bill Goforth (who wrote THE book on H&R Firearms)
SPORTSMAN DOUBLE ACTION MODEL 999 LARGE FRAME TOP BREAK ------ 1932-1952
Large frame double action top break revolver; Caliber 22 rimfire (short, long & long rifle) cylinder capacity 9 rounds, 22 Winchester Rim Fire (WRF)cylinder capacity 7 rounds; Safety rim cylinder; blue finish only; barrel length 6 inches (ribbed); Automatic cylinder stop; Sights: rear adjustable for windage only, Three different front sights used, full Blade, Partridge type & Partridge type pinned to barrel top rib, all non-adjustable; Finger rest trigger guard; One piece oversized checkered Walnut grips (birds head grip frame shape, Rice frame); frame mounted firing pin, hammer face is flat. Cylinder release is long pivoting lever on right side of frame (there are two different version of this). Serial numbered in its own series from 01 up to at least 89761 by the end of 1939. Starting in 1940 letter codes were used.
Early production until about 1933 the letter code “D” was used to denote double action.
First Variation; round heavy weight ribbed barrel with Blade non-adjustable front sight ----1932- to before April 18,1933
Second Variation; adjustable front sight------------1933 (after 4-18-1933)-
Third Variation; firing pin moved to hammer-------------------------1934
Fourth Variation; three inch barrel was offered----------------------1935
Fifth Variation; two patent dates marked on cylinder (before there was only one)---1936 (after 3-17)-1937
Sixth Variation; top of barrel markings moved to right side of barrel---------------1937-1939
Seventh Variation; 22 WFR caliber dropped, 3 inch barrel dropped--------------1940-1941
Eight Variation; one piece over size plastic grips are standard, limited production during WWII years----1942-1952
I love how the lead shot swirled around as the bottle just sat there. That chronos takes some great shots!
I love the authorial music used .keep it up it realy works for this stuff. Makes me wanna think deep stuff....seriously
the saturated stress ball was incredible...I think you should shoot a few more of those - perhaps you could load them with water dyed in contrasting colors.
This is a great idea. I would love to see this.
I agree, great idea
Priceless with dad having fun.
Love watching the old stuff and weird ammo
Holy crap, I just inherited the exact same gun, just with slightly lighter stained grips...... small world
Want to talk about small world I literally left my local gun shop about 20 minutes ago and looked at that exact same pistols to buy for my daughter came home and looked up old Sears 22 rifles and the first video that popped up was this I'm Amazed by that coincidence.
First!
Fancy revolver, thanks for sharing this old beauty and ammo experiences with us, Danny!
I purchaced a new H&R 9 shot break open in 1984 it was a good shooting pistol almost a twin look alike to yours. They produced alot of them befor closing their doors.
A book in poetry I inherited from my granddad, printed in the 1800s can still be read and make me feel inspired and joyous. Regards.
According to the 7th Edition of Modern Gun Values, there were two models designated as "Sportsman": the model 199 and the model 999. Yours looks to be the 199 manufactured from 1933 to 1951. The more modern looking 999 has slots cut in the upper part of the barrel to give it a vent rib. Manufacture dates 1936 to 1985. No information on serial numbers unless there is an alpha prefix, with 1940 being A and 1964 starting AA. The letter O was not used, nor was Q.
The foam ball shot was freaking awesome!!!
That old H&R reminds me of the old Webley pistols used in WW1. We can't shoot these in the UK .All sensible lengthed pistols are banned unless we use black powder.I sure miss it.Glad you can still enjoy the fun in America.
That foam ball footage was really cool! Love that slow no!
dang Danny I had to pause @ 27 seconds in to comment. First when I seen the pistol on table then you pulled it out and told us it's your Grandfathers, wow! Just wow.
holy hell, that first shot on that pink circle target, talk about a bullseye
This video gets an instant like just for grandpa's revolver.
I looked up your seial# and as it turns out it is number 1173 of 1500 made during ww2 fun fact
That water ball slow motion was a beauty
Thanks for yet another really interesting video! That shot into the steel bb's was real cool. Keep up the good work guys!
Part science and part art but 100% gun porn . That is why we all love this channel . Thank you guys for all you do for us .
My Great Grandfather passed away when I was 7 and he left me a Sears and Roebuck J.C. Higgins model 41 along with some ammo. Don't recall really having many duds and I went through all of it plinking away at the range with my dad as a kid.