Lot 1467:
A Trio of H&R and Iver Johnson Starter Pistols in .22 Caliber Blank
Sold for: $275
Description
This lot consists of three solid-frame, exposed-hammer starter pistols designed to fire rimfire blank ammunition. These are non-lethal signaling or starting devices, not standard firearms.
Item 1 (Top Left): H&R INC. starter pistol. Markings visible on the barrel include STR .022 and 22 SHORT BLANK. The frame is marked H&R INC. GARDNER, MASS. U.S.A. It is fitted with black checkered polymer grips bearing the H&R logo. The accompanying tag indicates a serial number of A584131.
Item 2 (Top Right): I.A.J.C. WKS. starter pistol. Markings visible on the barrel include I.A.J.C. WKS. – FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A. This revolver is fitted with black checkered polymer grips. The accompanying tag indicates a serial number of S15890 and caliber .22 LR (though the item is a blank pistol).
Item 3 (Bottom Center): H&R INC. starter pistol, likely Model 970. Markings on the barrel include MODEL 970 and 22 CAL. BLANK. The frame is marked H&R INC. U.S.A. This revolver features light-colored, smooth wooden grips. The serial number S25323 is visible on the frame near the trigger guard. An accompanying tag indicates a conflicting serial number AC60457.
All three revolvers feature fixed barrels and solid frames.
Barrel Length (approximate): 2 inches
Condition report:
The overall condition is good, consistent with light to moderate use. The green plastic storage case is significantly worn, scuffed, and dirty, showing heavy handling marks. The identifying label on the side is peeling and damaged, though the critical information remains legible. The seven metallic components are finished in bare steel with some knurling. They show minor smudging, light discoloration, and marks consistent with being mounted in a press and used for reloading operations, but no heavy rust or damage is observed. We have not function-tested this reloading tool kit.
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