Excellent H&R Large Frame 4th Variation “22 Special” Revolver 22 LR Model 944 Built 1934

Serial #585516, .22 LR, 6 inch round ribbed barrel with a bright, excellent bore.  This is the Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., “22 Special” large frame, 4th variation Model 944, 9 shot revolver featuring a gold plated front sight and oversize checkered walnut grips.  In excellent condition the barrel, frame and cylinder retain about 97-99% of the original blue finish with very slight wear at the muzzle and several tiny use marks and freckles.  The hammer and barrel latch show vibrant case-hardened colors.  The grips are excellent with slight use marks along the bottom.  The action is tight and it functions properly.  A beautiful example of these Depression era large frame top breaks designed for Sportsmen.  FFL or C&R