Assistance Requested

[scbair]

A friend recently showed me some handguns; I know a little about them, but I'm sure some of y'all (hey, I am from SC, ya know) can provide additional details.

OK, here are the revolvers in question:

H&R Trapper .22 LR double-action; 7-shot cylinder, 6" octagonal barrel, checkered wood stock. Fair condition (some minor surface damage from rust). Serial number 139xxx

High Standard Sentinel Mk II .357 double-action; blued, 4" barrel, checkered wood stock, serial number H30xxx. The barrel and stock are of the Dan Wesson style; barrel appears to be a shroud ofer a threaded "tube" secured by a threaded bushing at the muzzle, and stock is one-piece, secured by a bolt through the bottom. If it hadn't been marked "High Standard," I'd have mistaken it for Dan Wesson manufacture.

Webley Mk VI, cylinder turned to accept .45 AR or ACP-with-moon clips. Good condition, serial number 139xxx. It's otherwise as-issued, so I doubt any further description is needed.

I saved the best for last. An RG 63 .38 Special double-action (with single-action styling). Blued, with approx. 4" or 4-1/2" barrel (I had no ruler handy).

Now, my questions:

I've learned the High Standard was only manufactured from 1974 to 1976. I don't know the date ranges (or, if the serial numbers permit, approximate date of manufacture) of the others. Were any RG handguns imported after GCA68?

Regarding the High Standard, was it designed by, or even built by, Dan Wesson Arms? Maybe built by HS under license?

I confess I don't "e-bay," so don't even know how to check for selling prices there. Any ballpark figures for values of any of these? I've seen Webleys of this type recently priced at $250, but have no idea as to values of the others (although I'm aware H&Rs and High Standards don't command values in line with S&Ws and Colts; surely, though, there's an "RG Collector's Society" ) He has no plans to sell anything; he's just curious about approximate values.

As always, any assistance & info will be greatly appreciated.

 

[aug e. dog]

According to the Blue Book, the High Standard was made by Dan Wesson, and depending on condition is worth $150-250.

The RG is probably worth little more than $100.

$250 for the Webley is in the ballpark, perhaps less unless in primo condition.

The trapper is probably worth $50-100.

 

[scbair]

Thanks, Aug.

Values you mentioned are about what I suspected. Interesting that the High Standard was actually mfg'd by Dan Wesson. It certainly is a solid piece of work.

 

[surfinUSA]

The RG is outright junk and probably unsafe. I would be surprised if it had any value outside of that as a paper weight.

 

[Jim March]

The best of the lot is by far the HS 357. Assuming it passes a checkout, it'll make a very good street carry/home defense piece.

The H&R might be an OK plinker.

I don't know enough about the strength of those Webleys to advise. It might be OK as a street carry piece, if a downright weird choice . Having been altered, collector value is low. Still, kinda cool .

 

[scbair]

Thanks all!

I am well aware of the RG reputation (I was a street cop in the 70's; saw a few . . .). I assure you I was joking about it being "the best."

The Webley is serviceable, but a bit awkward compared to a S&W or Colt. I've fired converted specimens before, and it's plenty strong enough to handle reasonable .45 Auto Rims, or lead bullet ACPs.

The old H&R seems to cycle and index OK, but I'd be reluctant to fire it with anything hotter than a CCI Maxi Cap; it is OLD.

The HS Sentinel is in great shape; I doubt it's been fired more than 100 - 200 rounds.

 

[J Miller]

scbair,


http://www.armscollectors.com/

Check out the above forum. They have a bunch of sections dedicated to many brands of guns. H&R to Ruger and military guns too.
I got the age of my H&R Sportsman determined in there.

Joe

 

[aug e. dog]

My sister has an H&R in 32 S&W long. I'm not sure the model #, but it's in excellent shape since she only shoots it about once a year. I can't hit doo doo with it from 25 yards, but from 10 yards, I can keep the shots within a 5" plate.