H&R's top-break nine-shot .22 LR revolver featuring the company's distinctive top-break action with automatic ejection. The 999 was one of the finest inexpensive .22 revolvers of the postwar era and remains well-regarded for its mechanism. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .22 LR Capacity: 9 Year introduced: 1950, USA Weight: 30 oz Overall length: 10.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Target, Plinking, Collecting