![]() ![]() I think a six year span in the time frame during which this particular pistol was made is reasonable but possibly too tight. I know this logic depends on variables the are tough to pin down. My serial number is at 200,000 which is ten years into the production run give or take prolly three years. So in a serial number range that starts with 1 in 1905 and ends with 700,000 in 1942, divided completely equally (which I know is unlikely) each year uses roughly 20,000 positions. I am not trying to lock it in to was it made on a Monday or a Friday? Just an approximate year. My logic has a lot of opportunities for challenge. So, if we had some bacon, we could have bacon and eggs, if we had some eggs. That also sort of works with a total production run of 850,000 ending in 1942. If the average annual production was closer to 16k we are talking about 1912. Probably earlier since I am not allowing for round barrel versions numbered and then no restart with the octagon barrel. Assuming unbroken application of serial numbers, at 10,000 per year This was made in about the 20th year of production or about 1918. I also calculate that they made about 10,000 to 16,000 per year if production was relatively consistent with the exception of the war years. I have seen serial numbers in the three digits and four digits. Name is on the upper left flat of the barrel only full numbers can be used to try to determine serial number ranges of the different variations of this or other revolvers.Caliber is engraved on the left vertical barrel surface.32 S&W CTGE. i realize some people have an aversion to posting full serial number but as a researcher i must tell everyone that partial serial numbers are of no help. VALUE: 100%=$265 60%=$75 Add 10% premium for blue finish 20% premium 4”, 5” or 6” barrel 20% premium for 22 rimfire caliber 10% premium for 7th variation There is no step down for the grip panels to fit into-1925-1942Īfter 1930 listed in catalogs as PREMIER No. State name in barrel marking spelled out (MASSACHUSETTS)-1916-1924 Sixth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel. Same as 4th except different font used in barrel markings-1914-1915 ![]() No patent date, state not spelled out in address (MASS)-1904-1915įifth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel Patent date 10-8-95-1909-1913įourth Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel, Third Variation, caliber only marked on left side of barrel, Second Variation, model name & caliber marked on left side of barrel, There has not been enough data gathered on serial number to try to come up with a serial number range for the different variations.įirst Variation, model name & caliber marked on left side of barrel, HAS CALIBER MARKINGS ON LEFT SIDE OF BARREL WAS MANUFACTURED FOR SMOKELESS POWDER CARTRIDGE PRESSURES. Small fame double action top break revolver with double top post barrel latch calibers and cylinder capacity, 22 rimfire-7 rounds, 32 S&W, 5 rounds automatic cylinder stop standard finish Nickel with case harden hammer and barrel latch standard barrel length 3 inches, with 2, 4, 5 and 6 inches available as optional H&R PREMER SECOND MODEL SMALL FRAME TOP BREAK R.F. the catalogs of the era advertized this revolver as being chambered for the 22 short, 22 Long or 22 S&W Long (i have never this cartridge) only the large fram top break 22 Special was advertized as being chambered for the 22 Long Rifle cartridge The premier is a second model third variation. ![]()
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