H&R Firearms 1871's and Handi-Rifles discontinued

[gb6491]

Well, I've been out of the loop on Handi-Rifles so I was disappointed to read on various forums that Freedom Group has ceased production of them.:(
I guess that the proliferation of lower end bolt guns and changes in hunting regulations (at least in Mississippi (http://www.clarionledger.com/story/outdoorsreport/2015/07/21/handi-rifle-officially-dead/30479745/)) led to their demise.
IMO, they were decent rifles at a good price. I've owned them in various calibers over the years and still have two on hand.
Handi-Rifle in 357 Magnum (bottom one in photo)
http://i41.tinypic.com/106lcab.jpg
H&R 1871 Buffalo Classic
http://i42.tinypic.com/24vv68w.jpg
Any other 1871/Handi-Rifle owners out there?
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

I have a 20 and a 410 Topper I think they call them, not sure they qualify but they are a spittin image of the Handi Rifle. Have that case hardened frame like your top photo.

I love that Buffalo Classic.

[Alfonse]

I have a 410 Topper that I've had since I was twelve, so about 10 years or so. :)

[b4uqzme]

That 1871 is way cool!

[kwh]

Handi rifle with barrels: .223 .30/30 and 12 ga. Have inserts for 20 ga. and 410 that go inside the 12 ga. barrel.

[Alfonse]

That 1871 is way cool!

Yeah, Greg definitely has the cool toys.

[Ken L]

I have a 410 Topper also. It was my first gun. Special spot in the safe.

[greg_r]

I have Hands Rifles in 223 Rem., 300 ABC Blk, 280 Rem, 30 WCF, and 45/70. The Versa Pack 22LR / 410. And the Sidekick in 50 cal. I am a big fan of the Handi Rifle. Hated to see them go.

Lost a 22 Hornet in a house fire, looking for another one. Would also like to have a Buffalo Classic in 45/70, although I wouldn't turn down one in 38/55 or the carbine version in 45 Colt.

I would also like to do a few stubbs. 30 Badger and 32/22. Would also like a 7.62x54R with a true .308 bore or a 30/40.

[WMD]

I do not have any Handi Rifles but do have a H&R 1873 Trapdoor in 45/70. It was made in 1973 and I believe, 1 of 1000 made. It has never been fired. Been thinking of selling it if anyone is interested. It is in brand new condition. I need to take pictures of it and a 45/70 Remington Rolling block target rifle I have and post them in the classified on this forum.

Getting back to the Handi rifles. Really too bad they are discontinued. They are great rifles!

[Bawanna]

WMD, always nice when you stop by buddy. You should do it more often.

Color me interested, I'd love to see the pictures so I know how hard I have to start searching for money, you know how it goes.