Mythical "Cheap" D/A 22 Revolver.

[CajunBass]

Actually it's "inexpensive". Not cheap.

I was in a local pawn shop a couple of days ago when I spotted this overlooked gem. A High Standard, R-107, Sentinel Delux, 22 Long Rifle.

Made in 1974, it's about the size of a K-Frame Smith & Wesson. The frame is alloy, cylinder and barrel are steel. Grips are plastic, sights are windage adjustable only by drifting in the dovetail. The barrel obviously is 4". Trigger pull isn't bad at all. Cylinder capacity is nine shots.





The pawn shop had it tagged at $199.00, which I thought was pretty reasonable, but we haggled a bit and settled on $165.00.

Some of you may remember that I had one of these a couple of years ago but sold it to a fellow who wanted it to teach his daughter to shoot. At the time I had a bunch of other 22's so I didn't think too much of it, but did eventually miss it. In an Uncle Mikes holster it was a great gun to carry when I took my morning walks because it's so light. I haven't shot this one yet, but the other one I had was a good shooter. No reason to think this one won't be also.

If you're looking for an inexpensive D/A 22, don't overlook these. I suspect I got a really good price on this one, but I got no idea what they usually go for.

 

[jimbo555]

Wish I could find a gem like that. Very nice!

 

[bannockburn]

CajunBass

Nice find and looks to be in great shape too.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Oh man, what a sweet deal!

I would have sprained my arm doing a quick draw of the credit card,,,
That is one heck of a deal you got there my friend.

I recently bought a pristine H&R 929 Sidekick for $225.00,,,
I thought I got a great deal on it,,,
But yours was even better.

Of course you know,,,
I hafta hate ya just a wee bit now,,,
Jealousy is a bad thing but it's there none-the-less.

Color me extremely envious,,,

Aarond

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[gifford]

I got the six inch version of your Sentinel from a local gun shop about a month ago. I was amazed at the condition. Mine was a bit more than yours at $200 but I'm comfortable with my purchase. The High-Standard revolvers are a hidden gem imho and best of all, do not seem to bring the high prices of other brands.

The double action leaves a bit to be desired for target shooting but the single action is crisp and clean. I had an old Ace Trigger Shoe in original tackle box/gun box and it fit. Cleans up the double action just a bit and is very pleasant for single action.

Congrats again on your purchase.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Back in the day, High Standard revolvers were not considered as desirable as Colt or Smith and Wessons, but were nevertheless very good guns for the money.

 

[beag_nut]

Now, more than ever, I know that I live in the wrong state.

 

[marv]

I got my Sentinel in 1955. It's one of several guns that have given me seller's regret. Along with other High Standards, Harrington&Richardsons, Iver Johnsons, Whitneys, etc. Still have an H & R I got for $30 N I B.