I've shot similar H&R's. Borrowed, so unsure of the exact model. But I really liked it. Nice gun! I need to get one.

 

This it?

An Official Journal Of The NRA | I Have This Old Gun: H&R Model 999 Sportsman

One of its most popular in the H&R brand was the well-made Model 999 Sportsman, a nine-shot, top-break, double-action revolver that made the term “six-shooter” passé.

www.americanrifleman.org

 

Nah, that has the one piece grips and a frame mounted firing pin. The one in my photos has a 2 piece grip and hammer mounted firing pin

 

Imo, these are very nice, fun guns for range days.

 

H&R pre Model 99 Sportsman, post WW2, pre 1974ish, just from the pics.

Two points to consider:

H&R had about a gazillion different variations of the double action models, and even the best reference books take pains to stress in their respective forwards that there are significant gaps in the company records.

And

You can mix and match top and bottoms quite easily in multiple variations. For example, both the fixed firing pin hammers and frame mounted pins work on the rebated cylinder.

Hope this helps you out, but I don't think it's really going to. 🙂

 

The serial number starts with AB. One reference says early 60s

 

Mine had the hammer mounted pin, rebated cylinder, two piece stocks and 'vent rib' barrel

 

I'll give you another weird anomaly, but with my 1932 Sportsman Single Action. First year gun, it has a serrated front strap.

That "option" doesn't appear in any of the references I've read, and nobody I've queried says they've ever seen another. It's factory too as the serial number was moved to accommodate.

So...H&R made a LOT of changes over the 50+ years of production of the various variations.

Good luck in your research.

 

I'll give you another weird anomaly, but with my 1932 Sportsman Single Action.

I am envious of your Single Action Sportsman. The only upgrade would be a 777 Ultra Sportsman with short cylinder to reduce bullet jump.

 

I had a 999 Sportsman. The rear sight fell out of it when we were shooting it. I think I found one on Numerich and replaced it. Great pistols to teach newbies to shoot with.

 

The 999 is the first handgun I ever shot . Many fond memories. I bought one for my self, but want my great grandfathers- the one I learned on . A **** heel ex uncle stole some guns before GG passed. Never could prove it beyond he came to say his “goodbyes” after years of being out of the family - a wife and child abuser and a poacher - things he’s been convicted of . But after his surprise “visit” the 999, and Ithaca deer slayer and a win 70 308 were gone .