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 Model.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson
Model: Young America
Serial: 120
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Harrington & Richardson Young America is a compact, utilitarian revolver designed with simplicity and affordability in mind. Chambered in .22 Short, it reflects its origins as a low-recoil, entry-level handgun intended for casual plinking or basic training rather than defensive or sporting competition use. The 2-inch barrel emphasizes concealability and ease of carry, while the fixed blade front sight and rear notch are consistent with the revolver’s straightforward, no-frills design philosophy. Its double-action operation allows for intuitive use, albeit with a typically heavier trigger pull common to small-frame revolvers of this type.
Model: Young America
Serial: 120
Caliber: .22 Short
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Harrington & Richardson Young America is a compact, utilitarian revolver designed with simplicity and affordability in mind. Chambered in .22 Short, it reflects its origins as a low-recoil, entry-level handgun intended for casual plinking or basic training rather than defensive or sporting competition use. The 2-inch barrel emphasizes concealability and ease of carry, while the fixed blade front sight and rear notch are consistent with the revolver’s straightforward, no-frills design philosophy. Its double-action operation allows for intuitive use, albeit with a typically heavier trigger pull common to small-frame revolvers of this type.
Finished in stainless steel, the Young America offers improved resistance to corrosion compared to earlier blued counterparts, making it relatively durable for long-term ownership despite its modest construction. The textured synthetic grips prioritize practicality over aesthetics, providing adequate control on a very small frame. Overall, the H&R Young America represents a period when American manufacturers produced economical rimfire revolvers for the mass market, and today it is most often appreciated as a curiosity or collectible that illustrates the functional, budget-oriented end of 20th-century handgun design.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




