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Manufacturer
	Harrington & Richardson More Info

About the Gun

Compact solid-frame double-action revolver originally designed for black powder ammo. This Second Model variant was produced specifically for newer smokeless powder cartridges.

Production

This model was produced from 1905 to 1941.

Market value

Values today range from $150 to $300 depending on condition.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.32 S&W
Alias:	.32 Smith & Wesson Short
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Analysis

The Young America Double Action Second Model marked Harrington & Richardson's adaptation to the evolving handgun market as smokeless powder cartridges gained dominance in the early 20th century. Succeeding the black-powder First Model (1884–1904), it featured reinforced components and left-side barrel markings (e.g., ".32 S&W CTGE") to safely accommodate low-pressure smokeless loads available since the early 1900s, extending its appeal in the budget solid-frame revolver segment. With pull-pin cylinder release, it offered reliable, no-frills performance for plinking, utility, or secondary defense roles during the interwar years. Production of over 1.5 million across the series underscored H&R's success in delivering affordable, durable handguns to everyday users, though demand faded by the late 1930s amid competition from more advanced designs and shifting preferences toward higher-powered calibers.