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Description of Single Shot Models

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I believe I got this off the "Cheaper than Dirt" website....in case you were curious...

HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON, INC.
SHOTGUNS: SINGLE BARREL, 1943-1986 MFG.

MODEL 058 TOPPER Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 26 to 36 in. barrel with chokes, case hardened frame, side lever break open action, self-adj. barrel latch, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, hard rubber buttplate, 13 3/4 in. LOP, rebounding hammer (mfg. 1974-1976) or transfer bar ignition system (mfg. 1977-1981). Mfg. 1974-1981.
MODEL 088 AMERICAN CLASSIC Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 25 to 36 in. barrel with chokes, side lever break open action, transfer bar ignition system, case colored frame, walnut stained semi-pistol grip hardwood stock and semi-beavertail forearm, hard rubber buttplate, 13 3/4 in. LOP, 5 - 6 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1979-1986.
Model 088 American Classic Junior Get Current Values
- similar to Model 088 American Classic, except only 20 ga. or .410 bore, 12 3/4 in. LOP, 5 lbs. Mfg. 1979-1986.
MODEL 098 TOPPER DELUXE Get Current Values
- 12 (new 1977), 20 ga., or .410 bore, deluxe version of the Model 058, 26 in. barrel with chokes, nickel frame, black hardwood pistol grip stock, 5 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1974-1981.
MODEL 099 AMERICAN CLASSIC DELUXE Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, deluxe version of the Model 088, 25 to 28 in. barrel with choke, electroless nickel frame, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, transfer bar ignition system, hard rubber buttplate, 5 1/4 - 6 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1982-1986.
MODEL 148 TOPPER Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, similar to Model 48 Topper, except has vent. rubber recoil pad. Mfg. 1957-1958.
Model 148A Topper Get Current Values
- similar to the Model 148 Topper, except has a side lever break open action. Mfg. 1958-1961.
MODEL 158 COMBO RIFLE/SHOTGUN Get Current Values
- please refer to the Rifle section.
MODEL 158 TOPPER Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 28 to 36 in. barrel with chokes, side lever break open action, rebounding hammer, self-adj. barrel latch, three piece takedown with snap on forearm, case hardened frame, blue finish, glossy-satin finished pistol grip walnut stock, semi-beavertail forearm, vent. rubber recoil pad. Mfg. 1962-1973.
MODEL 159 GOLDEN SQUIRE Get Current Values
- 12 or 20 ga., side lever break open action, 28 (20 ga.) or 30 (12 ga.) in. barrel with chokes, rebounding hammer, self-adj. barrel latch, three piece takedown, snap on forearm, case hardened frame, high polish blue finish, glossy satin finished straight grip walnut stock, Schnabel forearm, custom recoil pad, gold hammer, trigger, gold filled lettering. Mfg. 1964-1966.
MODEL 162 TOPPER BUCK Get Current Values
- 12 or 20 (mfg. 1973-1978) ga., side lever break open action, 22 or 24 in. barrel, rebounding hammer, self-adj. barrel latch, case hardened frame, blue finish, three piece takedown, screw retained forearm, pistol grip walnut stained hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, vent. rubber recoil pad, adj. rear aperture sight. Mfg. 1968-1986.
MODEL 176 MAGNUM Get Current Values
- 10, 12, 16, or 20 ga., heavy frame, 32 or 36 in. barrel, chokes, side lever break open action, self-adj. barrel latch, three piece takedown, case hardened frame, blue finish, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, vent. rubber recoil pad, approx. 9 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1975-1986.
MODEL 176 SLUG GUN Get Current Values
- 10 ga., 3 1/2 in. chamber, 28 in. barrel, heavy frame, side lever break open action, cylinder bore choke, three piece takedown, bored special for rifled slugs, case hardened frame, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, vent., rubber recoil pad, 9 1/4 lbs. Mfg. 1982-1986.
MODEL 188 TOPPER DELUXE Get Current Values
- .410 bore, 3 in. chamber, 28 in. barrel with chokes, chrome frame, top lever break open action, rebounding hammer, deluxe variation of the Model 148, black lacquer pistol grip stock, semi-beavertail forearm, vent., rubber recoil pad. Mfg. 1957-1958.
Model 188A Topper Deluxe Get Current Values
- similar to Model 188 Topper Deluxe, except has multi-colored lacquered stock. Mfg. 1958-1961.
MODEL 198 TOPPER DELUXE Get Current Values
- 20 ga. (mfg. 1970-1973) or .410 bore, 3 in. chamber, 26 or 28 in. barrel, side lever break open action, deluxe variation of the Model 158, rebounding hammer, chrome finish, three piece takedown, snap-on forearm, glossy satin finished ebony painted pistol grip stock, semi-beavertail forearm, approx. 5 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1962-1973.
MODEL 459 GOLDEN SQUIRE JR. Get Current Values
- 20 ga. or .410 bore, side lever brake open action, gold hammer, trigger, and gold filled lettering, rebounding hammer, 26 in. barrel with chokes, three piece takedown, snap on forearm, case hardened frame, high polish blue finish, straight grip walnut stock with Schnabel forearm, custom recoil pad, short LOP. Mfg. 1964.
MODEL 47 TOPPER DELUXE Get Current Values
- similar to Model 48 Topper, except has all chrome finish. Mfg. 1947.
MODEL 48 TOPPER Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 26 to 32 in. barrel with chokes, case hardened frame, top lever break open action, rebounding hammer, self-adj. barrel latch, auto-ejector, three-piece takedown (snap on forearm), oil finished walnut pistol grip stock, semi-beavertail forearm, hard rubber buttplate, this model was the first to use the Topper name. Mfg. 1943-1956.
MODEL 480 TOPPER JR. Get Current Values
- 20 ga. or .410 bore, Junior version of the Model 148, 12 1/2 in. LOP, 26 in. barrel with chokes, satin lacquered stock and forearm, hard rubber buttplate, approx. 5 lbs. Mfg. 1958-1961.
MODEL 488 DELUXE SPORTER Get Current Values
- 12, 16, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 28 or 30 in. barrel with chokes, deluxe edition of the Model 48, top lever break open action, rebounding hammer, chrome finished frame, hard rubber buttplate, pistol grip walnut stock and semi-beavertail forearm, approx. 6 lbs. Mfg. 1951-1957.
MODEL 490 GREENWING Get Current Values
- 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, based on the Model 158, transfer bar ignition system, 26 in. barrel, high polished blue frame, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, hard rubber buttplate, gold trigger, gold markings, short LOP, 5 lbs. Mfg. 1978-1983.
MODEL 490 TOPPER JR. Get Current Values
- 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, side lever break open action, junior verson of the Model 158, 26 in. barrel, rebounding hammer, three-piece takedown, case hardened frame, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, vent. rubber recoil pad, short LOP, 5 lbs. Mfg. 1961-1983.
MODEL 580 TOPPER JR. DELUXE Get Current Values
- 20 ga. (new 1959) or .410 bore, junior version of the Model 148, 26 in. barrel, chrome frame finish, ebony painted pistol grip stock, satin lacquered semi-beavertail forearm, short LOP, 5 lbs. Mfg. 1958-1960.
MODEL 590 TOPPER JR. DELUXE Get Current Values
- 20 ga. or .410 bore, junior version of the Model 158, similar to Model 580 Topper Jr. Deluxe, except has satin finished forearm. Mfg. 1961-1963.
TOPPER MODEL HISTORY Get Current Values
The Topper name was applied to a large series of single barrel shotguns therefore there were several different models that used the Topper name starting with the Model 48 in 1943 and continuing through the early Model 058/098. All other single barrel shotguns are variations of these basic models except for the Hammerless Model manufactured between 1925 and 1942. The Topper name was last used in the 1974 catalog. The Model 088 was actually introduced in 1979 but did not become the main line model until 1982. The Topper name has also been used by New England Firearms and H&R 1871 after the purchase by Marlin, but these models are not considered true H&R Topper single barrel shotguns


Hope that answered some questions.

Dean
 
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