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hey guys picked up the gun today i did not have the cash in hand to get it last night.
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of course i intend to run right down to my local l.e.a. and let them know i have it
gun is a five shot revolver stamped as follows
model r73
.32 h&r mag.
mep co. inc gardner ma.
any info would be appreciated.
i'll email mr 666 a pic
welcome to the club mr 666
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
of course i intend to run right down to my local l.e.a. and let them know i have it
gun is a five shot revolver stamped as follows
model r73
.32 h&r mag.
mep co. inc gardner ma.
any info would be appreciated.
i'll email mr 666 a pic
welcome to the club mr 666
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The .32 H&R magnum was dveloped by H&R [in the 80s I think]. It is basically a "stretched" .32 S&W long. This is a very nice round that actually has more power [and a much flatter trajectory] than some .38 special loads. You can also shoot .32 S&W longs and .32 S&Ws from this gun. .32 ACP rounds sometimes will work but mis-fires are common due to slightly different headspace specs. Federal is I believe the only one to load this round and they have two loads; a jacketed hollow-point and a lead semi-wadcutter, the hollow points have a reputation for being more accurate [unusual since lead semi-wadcutters are usually very accurate].
Testing in my own gun confirms the hollow points as being quite a bit more accuarate, but always try both in your gun since you could own an exception to the rule. [The shallow rifling may be the reason jacketed rounds shoot better so if you cast your own try a very hard cast alloy]. The gun has little collector value but is a nice "shooter" and I think the round deserves more attention then it gets. It may not be a very hot for a center-fire but it is a big step up from any rim-fire cartridge. For defense it's "better than nothing" but not ideal, for hunting limit it to under a hundred pounds [many say under 50 but I give it more credit]. For plinking it's a blast and hits much harder than any of the .22s, enjoy.
Testing in my own gun confirms the hollow points as being quite a bit more accuarate, but always try both in your gun since you could own an exception to the rule. [The shallow rifling may be the reason jacketed rounds shoot better so if you cast your own try a very hard cast alloy]. The gun has little collector value but is a nice "shooter" and I think the round deserves more attention then it gets. It may not be a very hot for a center-fire but it is a big step up from any rim-fire cartridge. For defense it's "better than nothing" but not ideal, for hunting limit it to under a hundred pounds [many say under 50 but I give it more credit]. For plinking it's a blast and hits much harder than any of the .22s, enjoy.
H&R 504
Hi Missaman...I received your e-mail. From the picture and description I believe you have an H&R model 504. 3" barrel, 5 shot cyl, round butt grip. In very good to mint condition they may go from $75 to $200. I am not sure about the "Mep Co Inc." My knowledge of H&R is very limited. H&R stands for "Harrington & Richardson", they were in business from 1871 to 1986. If you want to use this handgun for self defence, I would recommend only one round for this weapon to be affective. Get yourself some "Mag-Safe" ammo. I found a link where you can get some. I would recommend that you have this handgun checked by a good gun-smith before using it.
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewIt ... m=10075320
http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewIt ... m=10075320
666
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Hi ...The candy-stripe looks great. I don't collect these types of knives and it's actually a good thing I don't...It's hard enough trying to collect the kinds I have now. For me to get involved with these would put me out in the street. Yes, your safe from my hard-hitting CC's, but as for the others......I'll be lurking in the shadows ready to strike......
666
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The one on BA was not in bad shape. The main problem was the scales. I have a good friend who's a master at fixing and building these kinds of knives. I paid $116 for the knife..I believe my friend stated it would cost about $75 to bring this knife to near mint. So for about $191.00 dollars, I'll have a perfect Wandy for less than what you paid for your's. Not a bad deal....... As for you new cable hook-up..once you have it, you'll never go back. I downloaded a program last week that was about 30 megs. It took about 2 1/2 min to down-load. It's great.
PS...I can do that..naaa naaa
PS...I can do that..naaa naaa
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you forgot to add "naaa naaa" on the end of that666 wrote:The one on BA was not in bad shape. The main problem was the scales. I have a good friend who's a master at fixing and building these kinds of knives. I paid $116 for the knife..I believe my friend stated it would cost about $75 to bring this knife to near mint. So for about $191.00 dollars, I'll have a perfect Wandy for less than what you paid for your's. Not a bad deal.......
ah a non original wandy unlike mine you can have a second chance on ba soon666 wrote:The one on BA was not in bad shape. The main problem was the scales. I have a good friend who's a master at fixing and building these kinds of knives. I paid $116 for the knife..I believe my friend stated it would cost about $75 to bring this knife to near mint. So for about $191.00 dollars, I'll have a perfect Wandy for less than what you paid for your's. Not a bad deal....... As for you new cable hook-up..once you have it, you'll never go back. I downloaded a program last week that was about 30 megs. It took about 2 1/2 min to down-load. It's great.
PS...I can do that..naaa naaa
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