These 9-shot revolvers were a descendent of the model 999 Sportsman, which was introduced in 1932.
The major difference between the two is the method of ejecting the spent shells. The 999 has an automatic ejection system, that spits out the empties when the barrel/cylinder assembly is tilted all the way forward, while the 926 has an ejector rod that must be manually operated, much like most DA revolvers.
A couple of comparison pictures, a Sportsman model 999 from 1937 and a model 926 from 1974. Not much changed in the nearly 40 years between these two.
The model 926 was introduced in 1974 with a price of around $65, H&R also made the 926 in a centerfire 5 shot version, which was chambered in .38 S&W
As stated, the method of loading and unloading required the action to be opened by lifting on the rear sight.
The locking lugs at the top rear of the frame
you can see where the rear sight is hinged
A close up of the 9 chambers
Specs:
Action: Double/Single Action Revolver
Chambering: .22 S, L & LR or .38 S&W
Capacity: 9 shot (.22) 5 shot (.38)
Height: 5 1/4 inches
Length: 8 3/4 inches
Weight: 31.6 ounces
Barrel Length: 4 inches
Years made: 1973-1978
POST 1940
SERIAL NUMBER LETTER CODES AND THE YEAR OF THEIR USAGE
A=1940 .
B=1941 AA=1964
C=1942 AB=1965
D=1943 AC=1966
E=1944 AD=1967
F=1945 AE=1968
G=1946 AF=1969
H=1947 AG=1970
I =1948 AH=1971
J =1949 AJ =1972
K=1950 AL=1973
L=1951 AM=1974
M=1952 AN=1975
N=1953 AP=1976
P=1954 AR=1977
R=1955 AS=1978
S=1956 AT=1979
T=1957 AU=1980
U=1958 AX=1981
V=1959 AY=1982
W=1960 AZ=1983
X=1961 BA=1984
Y=1962 BB=1985
Z=1963 BC=1986
Soon I will be refinishing parts of this revolver...stay tuned for that
Sources
How much is the revolver worth today?
ReplyDeletehard to say, maybe check online auction sites like gun broker and find ones in similar condition and see what they sell for
Delete