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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
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.
thank you mr vagrant. i purchased from a friends sisters estate. wanted another that the peoples republic did't know about. for home defence i like my colt 1911 or my remington 1100 12 guage. isthe .32 mag ammo readly available?
666 wrote:I also liked that cute pull-ball, the cool flylock, those under priced Schrade Bone and Norman Sword, that great Scottish Terrier Letter opener..and who can forget that Hubertus auto with such a low bid.....
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.
thanks i paid 100.00 it is in very good condition. do you have a letter opener like mine??? the candystripe is mint as well
missaman
thanks for the info
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
"Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"
bill who lives next door is a computer whiz. i am now using cable and not paying for it i'm using his cable link via a radio signal form his computer to my computer this is cool!!!!
NO MORE DIAL UP FOR MISSAMAN
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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666
"Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"
666 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.......
you forget i have your latama at my house i used it today to clean my toe nails, scrape my cars battery terminals and castrate a pig but then again i know you don't care abot that naaa naaa
missaman
666 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
ah a non original wandy unlike mine you can have a second chance on ba soon
missaman
missaman wrote:you forget i have your latama at my house i used it today to clean my toe nails, scrape my cars battery terminals and castrate a pig but then again i know you don't care abot that naaa naaa
missaman
Naaa...The 9" Latama is resting nicely in the safe, while the 8" is on it's way to becoming re-born. When done, pics will be posted. And how can you be sure that your's was not touched?
Mr. Bigg:
Don't mind Missalman, he's quite mad....
666
"Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"
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. 
