Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Harrington & Richardson Young America.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson
Model: Young America
Serial: 447150
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The H&R Young America Double Action Revolver is a small-frame, early-20th-century handgun that reflects the practical, affordable approach to personal firearms taken by many American manufacturers during the turn of the century. Produced by Harrington & Richardson Arms Company, the Young America series was designed as a compact, easily carried revolver intended for civilian self-defense, home protection, and general utility at a time when pocket revolvers were extremely popular. Typically chambered in modest cartridges such as .22 rimfire or .32 S&W, the double-action Young America models offered shooters the convenience of rapid double-action fire along with the option of manually cocking the hammer for a lighter, more precise single-action trigger pull. Built on a solid yet economical frame, these revolvers commonly featured a swing-out or top-break configuration, depending on the specific variation and production period, allowing for relatively quick reloading compared to older solid-frame designs. Barrel lengths were usually short, enhancing concealability, while fixed sights kept the profile snag-free and simple, consistent with the revolver’s intended role as a practical defensive arm rather than a target pistol. Finishes ranged from blued to nickel-plated steel, often paired with hard rubber or checkered grip panels bearing period-correct logos or patterns. Though not intended as premium firearms, the H&R Young America Double Action Revolvers earned a reputation for functional reliability and accessibility, making them common working-class sidearms and today appreciated by collectors as representative examples of America’s early mass-produced revolvers and the everyday firearms carried by ordinary citizens in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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.
Model: Young America
Serial: 447150
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The H&R Young America Double Action Revolver is a small-frame, early-20th-century handgun that reflects the practical, affordable approach to personal firearms taken by many American manufacturers during the turn of the century. Produced by Harrington & Richardson Arms Company, the Young America series was designed as a compact, easily carried revolver intended for civilian self-defense, home protection, and general utility at a time when pocket revolvers were extremely popular. Typically chambered in modest cartridges such as .22 rimfire or .32 S&W, the double-action Young America models offered shooters the convenience of rapid double-action fire along with the option of manually cocking the hammer for a lighter, more precise single-action trigger pull. Built on a solid yet economical frame, these revolvers commonly featured a swing-out or top-break configuration, depending on the specific variation and production period, allowing for relatively quick reloading compared to older solid-frame designs. Barrel lengths were usually short, enhancing concealability, while fixed sights kept the profile snag-free and simple, consistent with the revolver’s intended role as a practical defensive arm rather than a target pistol. Finishes ranged from blued to nickel-plated steel, often paired with hard rubber or checkered grip panels bearing period-correct logos or patterns. Though not intended as premium firearms, the H&R Young America Double Action Revolvers earned a reputation for functional reliability and accessibility, making them common working-class sidearms and today appreciated by collectors as representative examples of America’s early mass-produced revolvers and the everyday firearms carried by ordinary citizens in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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