Harrington & Richardson Handi-Rifle/Buffalo Classic 

Played a part in so many young lives - great memories with these.

Hello Robert - I'm glad my video is okay and God Bless you and yours.

I had one that came with two barrels. One in 20 gage and the other was 38/357. Nicely made and totally reliable. Shouldn't have sold it.

Thanks Marc - I hope you get one - so fine and fun - and surprising character; and Bigmac - that is a good line : )

Hi Chris - I think of you often. I found a set of castings and if you like, I can send them to you and your Dad. No charge. Just email me at the USOG address. God Bless You.

That's it Marco! A gun that never doesn't work! I'm glad you have one. One writer advised me "It is the first and last gun to own." I agree.

I hope you get one soon Paul. There are a few out there for now....and you know how it goes... then they are gone.

Hi TR - Please send an image to usogbyemail@gmail.com

As good as it gets for the features and amounts involved. So useful!

I thought the .22 RF/.410 was a Savage 24. I didn't know that H&R made an over & under.

Thanks Lou

With the bad management of Remington from owning H&R now days who knows. I am actually surprised that Remington actually fixed Marlin after they screwed them up. H&R and Marlin never should off sold out to Remington. But do admit Remington has older nice pump rifles and shotguns, is all they have that is nice. But their pumps from the 1990's on up, seems like they are junk.

@@airbornesoldieramerica7125 - Sadly, true. When I was a kid, I was on a JROTC rifle team and used a 40x in 22lr, incredible piece of work. Unfortunately, Remington stopped making the 40x in 22lr... Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot, Big Green strikes again!

Thanks Chris! I spent some time in Fargo and Grand Forks - on the way to Minnesota - what a great state and hunting too. The Classic is an amazing performer - and getting so hard to find just as you wrote. Thanks for being here!

Hi Brian - I've given a few away as well - right thing to do sometimes : ) The single shots tend to be accurate out of all proportion to their cost - a nice thing! Cheers.

Those are excellent too.

I'm glad Josh! I'm going to try to find the time to coble together a custom stock for one of these very fine rifles - great project!

I found one in .223 yesterday in a pawnshop for $250. Thing has a little stock wear. But all the internals look like near new condition. I did customize a bit. Put a cartridge holder on the butt. And mounted a Sig Romeo MSR on it lol

They're amazing Tony - best accuracy per dollar - although now they're getting more expensive.

Perfect - large and small - you can handle it all : )

Thanks B! I like the Contender and the Encore as well. The Handi would be really great in .357 but, as you note, hard to find and they've gone up so much. The Slugger was a "must buy" that I somehow....failed to buy haha

Hi Hamm - I cheat and use a slip on pad - it is beige and black - the recoil is good now - makes me feel alive. : )

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns hahaha yes it does do that. The 45/70 is called a thumper for a reason. The big plus with the .223 is recoil is so minimal I think it helped with my shooting. Like you some of my best groups ever came out of that rifle. A little bragging here but I own 2 very good precision rifles that I wish I shot so welll. Love the videos, I don't comment very often but these rifles, the whole line were fantastic. I fear their companies sale was a buy your competition. Sad

Agreed! I had a 45-70 and traded it about a year ago, I still one in a .280 special edition, with laminate stock and 26' barrel. It shoots a really tight group.

100%

Nice collection Yankee and well done on the bird - not so easy; I tried for turkey a few times...no luck yet. My friend tells me that one has to be smarter than the game. Hahaha.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thanks. And thank you for the great videos you produce. I always learn from them. 👍

Good comments. I carry loc de-icer if the temps get really low; not just for the H&R - for any gun. I agree the Mauser and Ruger and 1917 are in a different class.

Near perfect marriage. No recoil...almost.

Hi Ratrod - Yes sir - the great US of A.

Hi Brian - these are usually quite accurate - and your observations of the stock are spot on. Sad they discontinued them. The tang site is another fine idea.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It doesn't make sense that they would stop developing these guns because they're so simple and cheap to make? Very few moving parts very simple. Most guns that they stop building is because there to expensive to produce and make a profit. Seems like even at a low price they could have made money on these rifles? Thanks it's always great talking with you.

Can't go wrong with a 30 30 evan.

That makes 2 of us so far.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns make that three...

Absolutely awesome Robert! That is the stuff!! No thousands of $ needed on the table - just a solid, reliable, safe and accurate legend - and a shooter to match. Well done!

Hi Dr. Ed. - Now that is interesting. A Marlin H&R - I'll look for one. I've heard of the 28 ga. - but very hard to find.

Great buy - people are looking all over for the .444 - so scarce. I don't think many were made. It's a keeper or a lot more than you paid for it; you're in a nice place.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns , Long story short, but during the time when I got my 1st deer rifle, I had to make the choice between the 444 Marlin and the 35 Rem. So back then I picked the 35 Rem. Then about 10 or 15 years ago a friend was going to sell me his 444 Marlin, and I kick myself in the butt from not buying it, with some other guns I should of bought during my life.. Then when I decided to buy it from him, he all ready sold it. Then months or a year before Remington took over H&R, I seen this single shot H&R at Dunham's in the 444 Marlin so I decided to jump on it, with ordering the extra barrels before Remington discontinue it, like they did. Just speaking for myself I like the 444 Marlin much better then the 45-70 and this new 450 Bushmaster. Reason on why I use the 450 BM is cause I am in a state on were I am hunting in a area with caliber restrictions in that area of my state and the 450 BM it is one of the best caliber I can legally use in my deer hunting are, not unless I decide to hunt like about an hour drive away from my hunting spot, then I can use any caliber I want. I find in some ways the 450 BM is better then using a 308 Win or 30-06 etc....USOG, I do not understand on why more people do not use a great caliber like the 444 Marlin more often ? And USOG if your not familiar with this newer 450 BM or this newer 350 Winchester Legend can you make a video of that to ?

@@airbornesoldieramerica7125 Hello Airborne - for sure I can make a video - thanks for suggesting. I like the Bushmaster a lot and have the Ruger American in that cal. I don't have the new .350 Win. though. I think the main reason the bigger bullets are less popular is recoil. Even the .35 Remington can be snappy in a carbine. As more people find the benefits of heavier bullets and that a 300 yard cartridge is not needed in a 150 yard forest - they switch to heavier bullets that can ruin less meat and tend to be quite effective. Hope this makes sense and thanks again for writing.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns , Not sure on what state your from or hunt in is why I mentioned the 450 BM. So I did not know or known you had a 450 BM. In my state I actually was one of the top 50 people that bought the Ruger American in the 450 BM before most hunters in my area bought the 450 BM. Thing I did not like on the American Ruger 450 BM no iron sights. So I sold it to one of my family member that I hunt with. Now I just replaced that Ruger American in the 450 BM, with the Ruger Scout in the 450 BM, cause the Ruger Scout has the iron sights. And thank you for making these video's and I really enjoy watching and listening your gun videos and GunBlue and Paul Harrel gun videos. Good luck to you and GOD bless you.

I agree - the Buffalo in black or smokeless is near the top for fun, character and "shootability" - simply great rifles. I know what you mean about those covers. I'll take the H&R every time.

The ways guns should be : affordable, reliable, quality and versatile.

Quite a bit more expensive IMO.

I'll look for one. Thanks for mentioning.

Hi Steve - Thanks for the info. - they're so fine.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns The rifle I have has really nice wood.... I looked at everyone the dealer had and choose the nicest. Where I hunt the deer stay in thickets. If you cut a shoting lane the deer will avoid it. 45/70 cuts it's own shooting lane, with my handloads. I have a Steyr model M in 30:06 full stock left handed. and a Remy 700LH BDL in .270, both havent seen the woods since I got the H&R. You have a wonderful collection!

Wish I could see that one Yelladog78 - some of the most fantastic guns are those from minds such as yours. Thanks for the note.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns coming from you that's quite a compliment

Great move. The Mannlicher stock is unobtanium and the 7.62x39 barrel - has to be very rare. Good health and good shooting.

Nice shotgun - and you're right - they should make them again in the USA.

Hi Jayson - I didn't know that. I'll have to look them up. Spamish guns are usually quite good - even excellent (such as Bergara) - a single shot shotgun from there ought to be great.

Hi Stephen - it is a Webley - Hurricane. I bought it because I had one years ago as well and also because this one says "Made in England" - I like that.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I like it Mike. Another good one of a similar vintage is the BSA Scorpion. I had one years ago and sold it on. I wish I never had,it had an adjustable trigger,fully adjustable rear sights and the main spring was so strong,the pistol came with a cocking aid. It was in .22. Keep up the good work Mike.

Thanks John - nice rifles for sure.

I can't say how great these are. I hope you find one.

Thanks - it seems things are changing for the better.

The market does that....I know what you mean. Now is the time to buy still - while near new ones are around and I still see them for $300. or so.

Hi Joe! Awesome - the Topper is a legend - try to get one of those to not work. I'm sorry I don't know where to get a .357 barrel. There are still excellent and affordable H&Rs on the used market. These are definitely worth buying. One of the best days I ever had at the range was with the H&R Buffalo.

: ) hahaha - good point about the sticks and yes I agree QM is something but not arbitrary.

Awesome!

I've done this many times...and asked the same question.

Another cal that no one can find. Glad you have one.

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Sorry - I don't know much. I asked my friend who knows more and he said the Sidekick was an excellent revolver - and simple.

Good on you. I don't know anyone with more.

Yes indeed - if you can find one and have a gun smith check for fit - I did exactly that and it worked.

Hi B. - In the past it was possible but since they were discontinued there is little hope. If you find an extra barrel a good gunsmith can fit it.

Bravo - that is a fantastic round!

Thanks for the note - superb rifles.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I hope so - I just grabbed mine off a consignment rack impulsebuy....now i need to find ammo.