When was the H and R 22 Trapper Model SN 1691XX manufactured?

Answer 1

The H&R Trapper model, is small, solid frame, DA/SA, blued 7 shot .22 rimfire revolver with a 6" octagonal barrel and two piece checkered walnut grips. It was derived from the H&R Model 1906, with which it shares most characteristics except for the top strap stamping (H&R TRAPPER) and grip panels and was serial numbered in the same range. The Trapper Model was introduced circa 1924 and remained in production into 1941-42.

An example with serial number in the 169xxx range was most likely made around 1926-27. There are no production records currently available, so year of manufacture is conjecture based upon serial numbers of currently known examples.