Serial Numbers Starting with “N” or “H” and second letter: Example:
NW123456 = 2006 Model or
HW123456 = 2006 Model
A -1986.......
G -1992.......
M -1998.......
U -2004
B -1987.......
H -1993.......
N -1999.......
V -2005
C -1988.......
I -1994.......
P -2000.......
W -2006
D -1989.......
J -1995.......
R -2001.......
X -2007
E -1990.......
K -1996.......
S -2002.......
Y -2008
F -1991.......
L -1997.......
T -2003
NOTE(1): In May of 2008, Serial Number Prefixes were changed.
CBA is used on
SB2 receivers and
CAC is used on
SB1 receivers.
To obtain a model year of manufacture, you must call and ask:
(866)776-9292NOTE(2): SB2 Receivers can be fitted with any barrel in any caliber or gauge offered.
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Exception: Some owners choose to use reamers to make barrels into different calibers.
SB1 Receivers can only be fitted with Shotgun Gauge Barrels
SBS Factory Scoped Combo Handi and Pistol Caliber Barrels
(This is a newer implementation)Rimfire calibers are fitted on their own receiver and only rimfire caliber barrels can be fitted to those receivers.
Miscellaneous:~Model A -1986 receivers: H&R will only put the original caliber/bore barrel (as the firearm was built with) on this model year receiver. The exception to this is that they will also install .357 Mag, ..44 Mag and Shotgun Gauge Barrels on these receivers.
~The first letter N = NEF, H = H&R, the second letter denotes year of manufacture.
~Ilion Factory made barrels will have, the last 4 digits of the frame serial number, engraved on the left side of the barrel underlug. While earlier barrels made in the Gardner Factory will have just the last three engraved on the barrel underlug.
Barrel Accessory Program: http://www.hr1871.com/Support/accessoryProgram.aspHandi-Manual: http://www.hr1871.com/documents/manuals ... MANUAL.pdf