Harrington Richardson high grade SxS 1880's Worcester MA

[Dean Romig]

Ron, that is a wonderful gun and must surely be a pride to have it passed down to you.

I am curious if it is marked anywhere as a Harrington Richardson?
I have no doubt of its authenticity - just wondering how they were marked.

Regards, Dean





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[Ron Scott]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Ron, that is a wonderful gun and must surely be a pride to have it passed down to you.

I am curious if it is marked anywhere as a Harrington Richardson?
I have no doubt of its authenticity - just wondering how they were marked.

Regards, Dean.

Yes there is an inscription on the barrel rib

[Ron Scott]

the close up almost looks fake so here's the original

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Ron - very nice!





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[Kensal Rise]

Mr. Scott:
YES. He was gracious enough to have some photos taken and sent them to me for the book. Years ago. I was humbled by his contribution!

[Ron Scott]

Originally Posted by John Campbell

Mr. Scott:
YES. He was gracious enough to have some photos taken and sent them to me for the book. Years ago. I was humbled by his contribution!

I didn't know him but a friend of mine worked at H&R back then and knew him pretty well. He tells an interesting story about what happened to the high grade guns when the company was sold. The sad part of the story is that all the factory records were tossed out.

I'm trying to figure out how my great grandfather came upon this gun. He was not a man of means but well respected as a machinist. He worked with Robert Goddard, making parts for some of his rockets at L. Hardy Co. in Worcester. A company Goddard's father either owned or ran.

The family story handed down by word of mouth is that this shotgun was made for one on the board members at H&R. Could Goddard or his father have been that board member? Maybe the gun was gifted by one of them to him for his work on the rocket?

Wouldn't that add to the gun's provenance!

[john pulis]

Ron,

Very nice. These were top of the line in their day. There are a few around. I have sn 445, a B grade. Are you going to the Vinatgers in September at Hausmann's in Pa? If so lets see if we can meet with these.

John

[Ron Scott]

Originally Posted by john pulis

Ron,

Very nice. These were top of the line in their day. There are a few around. I have sn 445, a B grade. Are you going to the Vinatgers in September at Hausmann's in Pa? If so lets see if we can meet with these.

John

Sounds good. I'll be camping along the right side of the big field in the camper pictured below -- please stop by.

[Researcher]

What a great shotgun!!

[Richard Flanders]

What a gorgeous gun! Looks unfired. What a treasure.