harrington and richardson 30-30

[ryanmatthew]

Hi i am new to this site and wondering if yall could tell me some info on a harrington and richardson topper model 30-30, serial starts with a bb, any info on year and maybe price range would be great, thanks in advance!

 

[Texasjack]

H&R has never been collectible. In good shape they run $100.

A quick google turned up this sale: Harrington & Richardson Topper 30-30

 

[ryanmatthew]

Are they decent rifles?

 

[Nate C]

They made a very collectible M1 Garand. I know absolutely nothing about their .30-30's.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I'm going to disagree to a point.....the example cited has a recoil pad installed, which was not how it left the factory. That generally reduces value of any firearm, unless they had the original butt plate and the stock hadn't been cut down or otherwise modified to install the pad. Generally speaking, the value of the rifle should be around $125-170, depending on condition - perhaps a bit more if pristine.
Otherwise, yeah - they've always been valued more as "shooters" than collectibles.

 

[TexasRedneck]

If by "decent" you mean accurate and dependable, yeah - they have brought home more than their share of game. It's a simple, plain firearm that was designed for the "working man" budget more than the "sportsman" type hunter.

 

[ROGER4314]

The H&R shotguns & rifles are not expensive or very collectible but they are good quality and very serviceable. I'd love to own it and if YOU like it, that's all that's necessary. I have a single barrel H&R 12 gauge that I used for hunting rabbits in heavy brush. It is dated 1903 and saw a lot of use since the early 1960's. It's retired now but it's a keeper to me!

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