Recall on H&R Handi-rifles......????

I noticed the mention on another thread that there is/may be a recall on Handi's.

Is this true or just 'net rumor?

I've got a friend who's had a lot of trouble this year and last with his .45-70 Handi with failures to fire, with a variety of different ammo.

He had one just a week ago on what was to be his last deer of the season - a decent 8 point. Pulled the trigger and "click" - nothing.

I guess the good thing is if there's a recall he's got until next year's primitive weapon season to get it fixed.

Is this true?

Haven't heard anything about it.

Service Notice
9/13/10
To: H&R 1871 Dealers
Subject: 35 Whelen Handi-rifle
H&R 1871 has recently identified a small number of Handi-rifles in 35 Whelen caliber produced between March 2010 and September 1st that could fail to fire under normal shooting conditions. This malfunction presents no danger to the shooter, and the outcome is simply the firearm may fail to fire. The necessary repair changes have been identified to correct this malfunction.
The affected guns are limited to the following H&R skus: 72540, 72612, 72412, 72614, 70705, 72541 If you have a customer return a H&R 35 Whelen rifle, and they have experienced a “fails to fire,” please have the rifle returned to:
H&R 1871
Attn: Arm Service
14 Hoefler Ave
Ilion, NY 13357
We will make the necessary repair adjustments to the rifle at no charge and return to the sender as expeditiously as possible.
Any rifles that you have received after September 15th, were produced with the corrective actions in place and this malfunction should not be an issue on these rifles.
If you have any questions or if we can be of further service to you, please feel free to contact us at 1-866-776-9292, prompt 4, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST. Please check out our website at www.hr1871.com

Thank you,

Consumer Service Division
H&R 1871

So apparently it's just for .35 Whelens and no other calibers?

That's odd.

FTF in other calibers are probably the result of the exact same problem, they just won't admit it yet.

Good luck to ya'll who have the 35.... My 45-70 has been absolutely flawless.

TomBomb wrote:Good luck to ya'll who have the 35.... My 45-70 has been absolutely flawless.

How old is yours?

My buddy has had his for about 3 or 4 years now.

Yeah, I'd say it's about 4 years old.....first deer I killed with it was in Feb. 08. I am actually amazed at the accuracy of mine as well...of course, it has a VERY light trigger..........

ugh o, glad i decided against getting the 35 whelen over the 45-70

it isnt just for the 35 whelens...

my 35 rem/ 444 combo is in that list. luckily, mine hasnt had any issues... yet...

I guess I'll have to look up mine. Most I bought as receivers and built though.

My .35 whelen is flawless love it! Pushed the .45-70 to the back corner

Yea I've a couple friends with 35 whelens and no issues. Guess it just depends

I've had my 45/70 for 3 years now, brought down 6 deer and 3 hogs with it, put about 40 rounds through it total, and never once had a problem. I use 405 grain Remington for hogs and 235 grain Hornaday Leverrevolution for deer.

The recall was for the 35 whelen and 35 remington. Evidently it was because of transfer bar problems. Something about those 35's that NEF just can't get right.

Mike