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Hi Dear IFGians. I have come across this H&R .22 lr model 939 9 shot revolver. I haven't seen it yet but soon I will. I am told that it is in a good condition and have all the genuine documents. The asking price is 1.75 Lacs and is negotiable. Should I consider this (model 939) to buy. Please advice me.

Thanks in advance

Hello Browning effect,
Fire all 9 rounds if the dealer/owner allows, if you are not satisfied pm me, I may be interested in it.
Regards

Sure hvj1 I will do that.

Please advise me gentlemen. I may get to see this handgun in a day or two.

Browning effect,
Its a good solid gun, but very old. The price though is okay, good enough to cover your licence. Go on youtube, you will see the common problems of the 939, which can be rectified by ordering the necessary part vial mail.
All the best brother, hope you can take a few photos and post them here.
Regards

Browning effect,
Though not as popular as the double action, top-break Model 999 Sportsman, the 939 revolver or "Sidekick" sold well when H&R introduced in the late 50s. The slab sided bull barrel makes the weapon comfortable to shoot with one hand. If the weapon works fine, go for it if. But try to negotiate for something around 1.5 lakh if this is the first model that came without the spring loaded firing pin and transfer bar which were introduced later by H&R in both .22 and .32 S&W long DA revolvers. Not that absence of these features makes the revolver obsolete but it may influence its resale value since H&R revolvers were brought into the country in thousands.

H&R revolvers, especially the older ones are good value for money. I saw a video on youtube where the owner complaints of a plastic insert in the main hammer spring but somehow I feel discouraged to believe that the company actually used plastic to cut cost at that time. But I am not doubting the video. Even if its true I am sure almost all the plastic components have been replaced by their Indian owners by now.

TC

Never been a fan of H&R revolvers mainly because of their slab cut frame which seems to evoke the same design aesthetics as many Rugers. In fact I believe a Ruger will manage to look like a beauty queen if placed besides an H&R. Another eye sore to me is the stubby ejection rod which goes back to the bulldog style of revolvers - again not my cup of tea.

However I am not completely against them; they made some very functional and economical firearms.

The model 939 came in 2 configurations. The 'Sidekick' which you mentioned which has a target grip with a thumb rest to make for comfortable single action target shooting and 'Premier' which came with a western style grip. The Premier was also a double action swing out cylinder design but it had a plunger type ejector system (again a Bulldog characteristic).

Seems within a decent price range (TC can help more on this) but some pictures would be definitely appreciated.

Best of luck with your negotiations...