I just came across a small old revolver. It is a H&R "Young America" 5 shot .32 #4402. It is nickel plated with a 2" barrel. Can anyone give me a guess on its age ?
Thank you
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I just came across a small old revolver. It is a H&R "Young America" 5 shot .32 #4402. It is nickel plated with a 2" barrel. Can anyone give me a guess on its age ?
Thank you
Probably 1900 ish if it's a top break.
It is NOT a top break
My wife inherited one her grandpa carried when working as a conductor on the railroad many years ago. When researching it I found this and saved it. Hope this helps:
Here's a breakdown posted by the late H&R and Iver Johnson expert Bill Goforth in 2009:
YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION FIRST MODEL
(BLACK POWDER) -----------------1884-1904
pull pin cylinder release, nickel finish standard, blue considered rare, marking on top strap only “YOUNG AMERICA DOUBLE ACTION” or “YOUNG AMERICAN DOUBLE ACTION” two frame sizes: SMALL SOLID FRAME .22 RIMFIRE 7 SHOT, octagon barrel, lengths of 2, 4½ and 6 inches, MEDIUM FRAME .32 S&W CALIBER 5 SHOT, octagon barrel, lengths of 2, 4½ and 6 inches
First Variation will have a round barrel & nickel trigger guard-----------1884-1887
Second Variation will have a octagon barrel & nickel trigger guard-----1888-1897
Third Variation will have a octagon barrel , blue trigger guard and company name and address on left side of barrel--------------1897-1904
Best I could find was between 1905 and 1940. Was hoping to narrow in a little closer.