Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this interesting single-shot top-break shotgun for a penny-start auction today; this is the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. Model 1905!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Arms Co.
Model: 1905
Serial: 37768
Range of Manufacture: 1905-1916
Caliber: 44 Caliber (44 Shot Shell)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Round
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Uncheckered Walnut Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Top-Break Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the receiver is stamped “FEB. 20 & 27, 1900 / PAT. MAY 14, 1901” and “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCHESTER, MASS U.S.A.” The top of the barrel is stamped “44 CALIBER.” The bottom tang is stamped with the serial number.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Harrington & Richardson Model 1905, manufactured by the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., is a notable example of early 20th-century American firearms craftsmanship. This single-shot, top-lever, break-action shotgun, introduced in 1905, is chambered for the .44 caliber, a precursor to the modern .410 bore. The shotgun features a 26" round barrel with a blue finish that enhances its durability and classic appearance. The barrel is stamped with “44 CALIBER” to denote its chambering, while the left side of the receiver bears the patent dates “FEB. 20 & 27, 1900 / PAT. MAY 14, 1901,” and the manufacturer’s name “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCESTER, MASS U.S.A.” The Model 1905 is equipped with a bead front sight, facilitating straightforward target acquisition. Its stock and forearm are crafted from uncheckered walnut, featuring a round knob stock design that emphasizes a traditional, utilitarian aesthetic. This choice of wood and design elements underscores the focus on both function and simplicity.
Model: 1905
Serial: 37768
Range of Manufacture: 1905-1916
Caliber: 44 Caliber (44 Shot Shell)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Round
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Uncheckered Walnut Round Knob Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot, Top-Break Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the receiver is stamped “FEB. 20 & 27, 1900 / PAT. MAY 14, 1901” and “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCHESTER, MASS U.S.A.” The top of the barrel is stamped “44 CALIBER.” The bottom tang is stamped with the serial number.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Harrington & Richardson Model 1905, manufactured by the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., is a notable example of early 20th-century American firearms craftsmanship. This single-shot, top-lever, break-action shotgun, introduced in 1905, is chambered for the .44 caliber, a precursor to the modern .410 bore. The shotgun features a 26" round barrel with a blue finish that enhances its durability and classic appearance. The barrel is stamped with “44 CALIBER” to denote its chambering, while the left side of the receiver bears the patent dates “FEB. 20 & 27, 1900 / PAT. MAY 14, 1901,” and the manufacturer’s name “HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON ARMS CO. / WORCESTER, MASS U.S.A.” The Model 1905 is equipped with a bead front sight, facilitating straightforward target acquisition. Its stock and forearm are crafted from uncheckered walnut, featuring a round knob stock design that emphasizes a traditional, utilitarian aesthetic. This choice of wood and design elements underscores the focus on both function and simplicity.
The Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. itself has a rich history that began in 1875 when Gilbert Henderson Harrington and William Augustus Richardson founded the company after Harrington’s earlier partnership with Frank Wesson. The firm initially operated under modest means but grew significantly, incorporating as The Harrington & Richardson Arms Company in 1888. Despite the challenges of early 20th-century manufacturing, including the deaths of key figures like Harrington and Richardson in 1897, the company continued to thrive under the management of George F. Brooks and, later, the Harrington and Richardson heirs.
The Model 1905 shotgun, with its smoothbore .44 caliber chambering, represents a significant step in the evolution of shotgun design. Its caliber, closely related to the .44-40 WCF centerfire cartridge but designed for shots rather than bullets, illustrates the transition from older shotgun designs to more modern calibers. The patent date used on Harrington & Richardson’s shotguns from 1901 until the 1930s emphasizes the long-lasting impact of their innovations. Collectors and enthusiasts value such models not only for their historical significance but also for their role in the development of American firearms technology.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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