H&R Sportsman – .22 LR – Owned By Marilyn Eastman Night Of The Living Dead!

This is a no reserve penny auction for an H&R Sportsman Double Action revolver in .22 LR. Serial number- AB164. This revolver is in fantastic condition with an excellent bore. An exceptional and highly collectible H&R Sportsman Model 999 .22 LR accompanied by a signed letter of provenance directly linking the revolver to Marilyn Eastman of the cult horror classic Night of the Living Dead.

The included documentation appears on official Hardman Eastman Studios, Inc. letterhead and is signed by John Eastman — Marilyn Eastman’s son. In the letter, he certifies that this Harrington & Richardson Sportsman Model 999 was jointly owned by his mother and actor/producer Karl Hardman. The revolver was reportedly acquired during a period of concern over overzealous fans following the film’s release and retained for personal protection. The letter further confirms the firearm remained within the family afterward, carefully preserved and not materially altered, establishing an unbroken chain of custody.

The H&R Sportsman Model 999 is already desirable for its classic American craftsmanship—featuring a top-break design, nine-shot cylinder, and smooth double-action operation—but the documented Hollywood provenance elevates this example into a rare crossover collectible bridging firearms history and independent cinema.

Complete with the signed authentication letter on studio letterhead, this revolver represents a museum-worthy piece tied directly to one of the most influential films in horror history, offering outstanding appeal for collectors of vintage firearms, film memorabilia, or both.