MuayThaiJJ Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Hi folks, Looking for some advice. I acquired an old antique H&R, the data reads: Harrington & Richardson Arms Company Worcester Mass USA Pat Oct 4 87, May 14 & Aug 6 89, April 2 95, April 7 1896 So I am guessing that makes this a H&R PREMER FIRST MODEL SMALL FRAME TOP BREAK (BLACK POWDER) circa 1896 Is it safe to shoot low pressure .32 S&W rounds? I am thinking of RemingtonWheelGun 32 S&W 88 GR Lead Round Nose (LRN). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 i had one as a kid , i actually was a kid then , i was told it was a' Saturday night special' back then and not to shoot it - that said , i did not ten know of our downloads for all thing SASS so ill not say i woudnt shoot it , what i will say is have a competent gunsmith give the OK before you do it ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawhorse Kid Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 If there are NO markings on the left side of the barrel, It is rated for Black Powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 That is for REAL BP only. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Ozzy Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Star line brass and reload BP or if you don't plan on much shooting https://www.buffaloarms.com/32-s-w-short-black-powder-ammo-311-90-grain-lead-fn-box-of-50-amobp32sws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostVaquero Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I had an old Merwin Hulbert. First off, had it checked out by a compentent gun smith, second after combing various places the answer was the same - bl ack powder and the real stuff only. These are 100 yr plus firearms lead and black powderplease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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