Book - top break revolvers

[davidkachel]

Originally posted by azlaw
We fooled around with the Iver Johnson/H&Rs for CAS pocket pistol side matches. I have a .32 and a .38. I am unable to keep them in running order. Both are currently broken, needing unavailable parts. The bottom line with these things is that they were not made to shoot very much - true "Saturday Night Specials". Parts are a real problem because they changed dimensions without hesitation anytime they felt like it, very small batches of guns assembled by poorly paid immigrant workers under pretty much sweat shop conditions. They were certainly not made in contemplation of competitive use by lunatic CAS shooters.

I have one S&W lemon squeezer and two H&R's, one in 99% condition just bought a few days ago.
Though I shoot them sparingly, I've had no problems with them to date. These old break tops played a significant historical role and I find them fascinating. And if you're lucky enough to find one in near new condition, they're actually quite beautiful.