Super budget friendly shotgun for survival part 2 - Harrington and Richardson 088 20 gauge

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Super budget friendly shotgun for survival part 2 - Harrington and Richardson 088 20 gauge

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Жыл бұрын

Harrington and Richardson was founded in 1871 after the civil war in Worcester Massachusetts. They were in business till 1986, then they started up again as H&R 1871, and were later bought out by Marlin, and were again closed down in 2015.
They made many caliber firearms, break top revolvers, swing out cylinder revolvers, shotguns, and I believe they manufactured the “New England Firearms” or “NEF” brand firearms as well.
I have live in Massachusetts my whole life, and I am appalled by how the politics in this state have turned from starting the American revolution over taxation, unlawful search and siezures, and the desire to live free and part of that is by owning and carrying firearms.
I like the history of firearms in our state, there have been many good manufacturers here, and I like buying them. S&W, H&R, Auto Ordnance, New England Firearms, Massachusetts Arms co, and probably a host of others I’m missing… I also like buying firearms made in our state because our AG has been so anti gun, and many have lost the spirit of how this great state started. Buying and using guns made here is my way of sticking it to the politicians that hate guns and lost the spirit of what we stand for.

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@susanbutler2498 Жыл бұрын

My 2 H&R's are both over 80 years old, I frequently hunt with them successfully in NZ. : ) (1 was my Great Uncle's/Uncle's)

@andyhamm1109 Жыл бұрын

I grew up using single shots, using them for over 40+ yrs now I see no reason to change. All the yrs I've shot , I have never had any issues with any of the 8 I used every yr. Just regular cleanings and regular use. Simple and very,very reliable..

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

If it works for you, no reason to change. They’re simple, effective, and reliable

@chrismoerlein 8 ай бұрын

I have several of these guns and I like them very much. They are lightweight and reliable. Also the color case hardened finish is attractive..

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

I agree on all counts :)

@jeffreyelliott622 Жыл бұрын

I have the H&R model 58 12 gauge 28 inch barrel modified choke in near mint condition made in 1977 and yes I shot around of skeet back in the early 90's and my right shoulder was black and blue and purple for at least 10 days and I never shot again until about 30 years later when I finally put one of those Limbsaver Recoil pads on it and what a difference that made for shooting or hunting with !! It sports a front green fiber optic clamp on sight, a nice slip on leather sling, an extended hammer spur for easier cocking and I can now shoot 6 or 7 other different calibers out of it using those gun adapters and this was a Christmas gift from santi claws in 1978 when I was only 13 years old my very first real gun !!!

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome story

@scooterbob4432 Жыл бұрын

I have the NEF single shot 20 gauge with a 22 inch barrel and short youth stock which I bought new some 20 years ago for $125. I recently installed a hammer extender for easier cocking. It's an inexpensive fun shotgun but could also be a serious wilderness survival gun. Nice video, sir.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think NEF and H&R were the same company for a few years.

@JG-xt9io Жыл бұрын

Single shot gun are good they help teach you how to take your time and aim to make you shot count. That is some sweet color case harding. I have my grandfather's old 12 gauge single shot .

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

This one struck me when I looked at it. There was a nicer one, same model at Cabelas, but it was $100 more and it was loose when the action was open. Mine is pretty tight but was only $200 and has a few specks of rust I need to address

@scenicdriveways6708 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I grew up in Rhode Island & Massachusetts. We couldn't wait to leave those socialist/communist/Marxist states. We left there in 1999, moved to Wyoming, and never looked back. If I were a firearm manufacture in MA, I would close my doors and move to a firearm friendly state where they are appreciated. The H&R's were great guns for the price. My first shotgun was a H&R 12ga. that I purchased at K-Mart in Milford, MA. I had a lot of fun hunting with it. Massachusetts isn't a "little" on the liberal side, it's one of the most far left states in America. All that said, I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing it.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Yes, I know Mass is very liberal. I would love to move away, but my kids are in school here, I have a nice house so I’m going to fight the politics until I can’t take it anymore, then decide if I leave or not.

@scenicdriveways6708 Жыл бұрын

@crankygunreviews Having lived out west for 20 years, then traveling America full time RVing for 2 1/2 years, before settling back down, I can tell you for sure that there are far better places to raise kids than in Massachusetts.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I agree but it is where we are settled now. I meant my town more than the state in general.

@steveww1507 Жыл бұрын

fellow bay stater here I with you brother .

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Fight to keep our rights!

@garrymorris5293 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Am in my sixties. Have used these guns since I was a kid. Have 12ga and 410 i still use.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I have the NEF .410 and I love it, basically the exact same gun as this 20 gauge

@jackieeastom8758 Жыл бұрын

Love my Topper 158

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I almost bought a JC Higgins 12 gauge break action today… plastic buttplate. I’m sure it would be a punisher

@joemorganeatmyshortschannel Жыл бұрын

Cannot beat the utility and value in a ban proof idiot proof package for under 100 new back in the day

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@ernest9606 Жыл бұрын

Love the HnR single shot shotgun. My very 1st real gun. You can find one behind every American door in the country. I wished I could find one in a 223. Or 7 62 ×39mm.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think they only made them in hunting calibers, not .223 or 7.62x39. Looks for a CVA hunter or something like that now if you want more popular calibers

@fredwilley3886 Жыл бұрын

I have this model and the 12 Guage, identical.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Oof I bet it’s a thumper!

@blairell975 2 күн бұрын

Own one ,has a 20 guage modified chock and an additional 22 hornet barrel.Breaks down and will fit easily in a day pack

@crankygunreviews 2 күн бұрын

@@blairell975 yeah they’re great

@flintlockDave Жыл бұрын

I just got one of these in great condition love it

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@crankysports Жыл бұрын

Nice bluing!

@traviscochran6280 Жыл бұрын

My first gun was one of these with a modified choke. It is a great gun.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

They’re terrific for the money, we’ll made, and functional

@paint1016 8 ай бұрын

I have the 410 version and I love it.

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I picked one of those up to, and it is so well made

@thedoc8679 10 ай бұрын

this was my first shotgun circa 1982

@crankygunreviews 10 ай бұрын

I was born in 1982 :)

@MuzzleMike 9 ай бұрын

I love mine for hunting . Back when i picked mine up i had a choice between the 12 gauge and the 20 gauge and i chose the 20 gauge do to it is lighter . I am weight sensitive do to a hip replacement. It is a perfect fitment. Mine looks nothing like it did . The box store finish is gone and it has addons but it just works . Oh back on 95 i paid $80. For it .

@crankygunreviews 9 ай бұрын

The 20 gauge is way better for recoil, and they’re super lightweight, but they still do have a fair amount of recoil.

@tarzansbigknife7217 Жыл бұрын

A little on the liberal side is a huge understatement ...

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

Truth

@MaxHeadroomMax 7 ай бұрын

Watching the video, I noticed the trigger guard appears to be made out of plastic. Am I correct? If so, would it be vulnerable to breaking?

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

Yes it’s made out of plastic, it could break but this is pretty old, and plastic is pretty strong

@naughtystep285 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to look for one. Can’t beat those features, and I’m more comfortable with a 20 gauge. Hope to see it on the range soon. Well-designed logo too. Cranky, do you have a P.O. Box?

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

They’re still out there, just do a little looking. I do not have a PO Box. Not super keen about giving out my home address atm either… but you can email me crankymotorsports at yahoo

@naughtystep285 Жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews Thanks! 👍

@matthewsidell1040 7 ай бұрын

I need to replace the hammer. Very loose and will not stay cocked. Do you have any repair suggestions? or Manuel I can find fo repair?

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

Try gunpartscorp.com or eBay for parts. Maybe Gunbroker.

@mohammedcohen Жыл бұрын

...just had my 20 ga, 28 in bbl shortened to 18 1/2 inches...good little truck/car gun...would lie to find a 30-30 bbl and a 12 ga bbl...

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I had entertained shortening the barrel on this, but then I’d lose the choke, and it would not be as accurate at fort her distances. I have a Mossberg 500 with 18 1/2 “ barrel in .410 so I didn’t need to shorten this one

@joelmartin8647 6 ай бұрын

I have one but need to replace the trigger guard. How would I replace that?

@crankygunreviews 6 ай бұрын

You have to find a trigger guard first... I don't think they are hard to replace, but I have never taken the receiver apart on one. try gunpartscorp.com or ebay for a trigger guard, and do a google search for field strip or detailed dis-assemble

@Robert_Sparkman_05 5 ай бұрын

I have one in 16 gauge.

@crankygunreviews 5 ай бұрын

Nice

@ValMartinIreland 4 ай бұрын

The hinge of the forefend and the trigger guard is made from poor quality plastic. The hinge plastic will break into pieces. Why they went to so much trouble to make a good gun and then cut costs by making a plastic hinge is beyond belief. 5 years is their maximum life.

@crankygunreviews 4 ай бұрын

Yet this gun is 20+ years old and not broken…

@wayneblair288 Жыл бұрын

You a 301 can swap barrels from one to other 301 looks like H&R . I got 5 H&R An 13 Barrels.

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

That’s good to know

@user-dl7em1ly8v 7 ай бұрын

Would like to find one in a 28 gauge.

@crankygunreviews 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I haven’t seen much in 28 gauge

@ravensden1771 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you're going to reply to this or not but I would much appreciate if you would I have a 16-gauge variant of this gun and whenever I try to open the breach of it it'll move about three quarters of an inch and then stop I was wondering if you had any ideas about what might be causing it to me it feels like something might be catching it I can't see into the barrel to actually look

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what would cause that- there’s not a lot to these things. Maybe the release mechanism is damaged, like a piece is broken off and is catching or there may be a rim from a shell casing stuck in there. Probably best to bring it to a gunsmith if you can’t get it open

@ravensden1771 Жыл бұрын

@@crankygunreviews yeah I tried looking at it and it looks like new release might be chipped or something along those lines and it's not catching right I appreciate the information

@jeremywilson15147 8 ай бұрын

How do you go about removing light surface rust without damaging the rest of the factory finish?

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

Bronze brush and oil or a penny made before 1982 with oil.

@jeremywilson15147 8 ай бұрын

@@crankygunreviews I'll try that. Thanks

@crankygunreviews 8 ай бұрын

@@jeremywilson15147 just be gentle, use a bit of oil, wipe and re-oil often

@naughtystep285 Жыл бұрын

Since you mentioned your state’s political issues, I thought I’d remind everyone to research the candidates in your state’s election. My state is very leftist too, hoping to send some of them packing. Not that I trust any politician. Like you’ve said many times in your videos, I had no idea gun laws were so restrictive until I bought my first. God bless 🇺🇸 👊

@crankygunreviews Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely super important to research your politicians and choose the best.