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I have an H&R model 490 30-30 youth single shot that is being sold as parts. It is a cute little rifle but it doesn't fire consistently. It may just be the hammer spring but because I don't know the history of this or who fitted the barrel to the receiver I am selling it as parts only. $265 will get it to your FFL from me a private party so please make sure your FFL will accept it this way. If you want it, post on here and follow up with a PM. Payment can be made by check of any kind. If it doesn't sell in a few days I will break it down and sell it in pieces.

Bought a topper 30-30 like that but looked brand new @ 40 years old.
I was so proud if it till the first round went klunk instead of pow. Now I knew why it was still brand new.
Took it apart and the firing pin was bowed from folks trying to fire it, looked closer and the firing pin hole was to small for the pin. Bought a new firing pin and reamed the pin hole and hasn't missed a hammer fall since.
Neat guns from the past.
TV

This is a pre-transfer bar gun and the hammer spring seems very weak. Being a 490 I am guessing it was originally a 410 but I have no way of knowing.

From time to time H&R smiths would scribe the last 3 numbers of the receiver's serial number on the barrel lug. If those numbers match it would indicate they are a factory match.

Thank you and I will have to look.

I'll take it. PM to follow.

It is yours. SPF

Back up for sale due to an issue with the FFL.

Let's try $240 shipped before I scrap it.

Did you check the numbers as Dinny mentioned?

Yes I did and the frame is old enough that it doesn't have a serial number.

I would take it for 240, but no ffl's here will accept from an individual.

Is that the reason for the FFL issue mentioned above?

No, his FFL no longer accepts from a private party. To clarify, this never HAD a serial number. It is too old. If the number had been removed or altered it would not be legal to sell.

No. Unfortunately, the FFL I normally use is in the process of relocating and is not accepting transfers at this time.

The barrel alone is most likely worth the asking price.

GLWTS

Thanks, 160, I regret that it didn't work out.

No problem at all and I completely understand. I had planned to part this out anyway and just thought I would try to sell it as one unit first.

What bottom dollar my ffl will take it

I’ll take this PM me.

Years ago I bought a similar rifle online that didn't have a serial number. My local dealer stopped processing the transfer and threatened to return it. I insisted she call the ATF for guidance and she was taught the process of transferring a gun without a serial number. It can be a PITA sometimes if a dealer hasn't experienced that before.