Of the two guns from my Grandfather's sequestered collection, I was initially least interested in the .22. But I think this little gun is gonna be quite the plinker.
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| The Hi-Standard Sentinel .22 with box and papers. |
I don't know at what date he acquired this gun, but the parts sheet is dated 1965. It is in excellent condition, with not a bit of rust on it. Although the "revolver expert" at the gun store claimed it needed seriously cleaning, it really wasn't that dirty. I've seen far, far worse.
It's a 9-shot .22 LR, double action revolver. Lightweight yet with a sturdy feeling, it fits the hand very well. Though I haven't shot it, I think it is gonna see many shooting sessions while in my collection.
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| I love the feel in the hands. |
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| The textured plastic grip has a good feel. |
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| Dirty? Hardly a mess by my .22 standards. |
Among the papers was a little brochure from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). Even back then gun manufacturers were putting in little notices that people should be safe and responsible when using guns.
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| NSSF brochure. |
I can't wait to get this little guy to the range.
If, BIG IF, I remember correctly, this was Hi-Standard's entry into the revolver world. They were always good quality guns, so it should be fun to shoot!
ReplyDeleteI'll look into that once my Interwebs service is restored. I haven't looked into the Hi-Standard history or even current pricing.
DeleteOk, enought chit chat people lets do that get together and shoot. Between reading these post and hearing about CT's place, I just about can't take it.
ReplyDeleteI can attest that CTone's hourly range rates are quite reasonable.
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MSgt B, I can get a good price some beautiful, gorgeous used brass.
DeleteHow much might a pink one be worth that is in PERFECT condition has the box with all the paperwork and I think it was bought 5-7-57
ReplyDeleteTo my knowledge, they never made a pink one. They do not appear to manufacture these revolvers any more.
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