Hi Standard convertible

[rockstar.esq]

Hey guy's, I wanted to know if any of you had heard about this gun my friend has. Its a Hi Standard "convertible" revolver. It looks like a SA however it has a double action trigger system. The "ejector rod" is actually the crane latch for the cylinder which swings out like a typical DA. It's got fixed sights, a smooth trigger and a really long barrel. I'd guess it's at least 8 inches. The caliber is .22LR and capacity is 9 shots. My friend said his dad bought it about 35 years ago and didn't keep any information / spare parts with the gun. I'm guessing that the name "Convertible" means it's designed to switch cylinders to permit .22 mag. I offered $100 for it since it shot well, the blueing was approx 70% and the grips are in great shape (walnut with the HS Logo). I've found a little information about a gun called the "double nine" which seems like a similar gun sans the long barrel and name. I know that the missing .22 mag cylinder if it exists is likely to cost more than the gun, but I'd like to know if any of you know anyplace that sells them. Thanks.

 

[VonFatman]

Look like these?

These are my wife's and yes, we have the extra cylinder for each gun. I have not come across a place to buy extra cylinders. Model(s) 676 Convertable(s)

 

[Standing Wolf]

I know that the missing .22 mag cylinder if it exists is likely to cost more than the gun, but I'd like to know if any of you know anyplace that sells them.

With the exception of the exceedingly rare Crusader and a private-labelled Dan Wesson, all the High Standard revolvers were of Ruger (mediocre) quality: designed down to a price, manufactured quickly rather than well, and sold to people who were too cheap to buy top quality revolvers. Strangely, High Standard also built America's best .22 caliber match pistols.

That saidâ„¢, you'll have to search high and low to find the missing cylinder. I'd try Brownells, Gun Parts, gun show, and the auction sites.

 

[wundudnee]

(mediocre)

Here are a couple of old mediocre, economical High Standard DoubleNines that were made in the 60s. They're not Colts or Smiths, but a lot of people collect and are proud of them. The convertible model was late in production.
There is also a DoubleNine "Natchez" model that is fairly rare and is in quite some demand. Check the auction sites for some that have been sold. Anybody that wants to get rid of the old things won't have any trouble. Love em for what they are, not for what they ain't!
There are even some folks that will admit to owning Rugers.

 

[Tacoma]

You might try www.e-gunparts.com for the cylinder. It still may require fitting after purchase though.

 

[rockstar.esq]

Hey everyone, thanks for the great photos and information! Do you think $90.00 is about right? I like the statement "love them for what they are don't hate them for what they ain't." This is the first "single action" revolver that appealed to me from the stand point of "fun to shoot". No offense intended but most of my fun with single sixes runs out when I open up that little loading gate and try to load/unload it! Not to mention that this one shoots like many guns I've held costing four times more!

 

[VonFatman]

rockstar.esq,
I think you are getting a fine deal...I mean, just how bad are you gonna get hurt for less than $100.00??? I expect you already know the answer to your question.

Fun, cheap AND sheap to shoot...a perfect combo.

Enjoy your new gun.
Bob

 

[wundudnee]

Rockstar,
There is a thread over on RimFireCentral on the High Standard forum about H.S. DoubleNine parts. Perhaps you could scare up a magnum cylinder there.

Here is a picture of a DoubleNine "Natchez". If anyone knows the whereabouts of one of these, they are bringing premium collector dollars. There was one LNIB sold recently on Gunbroker for over $600.00.

I found this one at a garage sale.

 

[medmo]

$90 would be a great deal. The mechanism on these guys are a bit complex and the disassembly/reassembly is a bit difficult. You have to use slave pins to reassemble it and hold your tongue just right. There a lot of gunsmiths who have these on their "will not work on" list. The QC at High Standard was sometimes slack and they let a few "boogers" out the door. The main problem is timing which can be checked with range rods. I would be a happy buyer for that price. Good luck...

 

[kennedy]

I have a HS marshall(alloy frame) I bought it new back in early 70`s, put over 5000 rds thru it and still a great shooter, once put all 9 rds in a 1 in bullseye at 50 ft(never was able to dupicate it)I have a few colts, S&W and rugers, and the marshall is still my favorite handgun