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Came across one of these at a LGS. 2 1/2" barrel nickel plated. It appears to be in pretty good condition and everything locks up well. Does anyone know anything about these? Asking price is $325.
Thanks for that info.The Cabela’s in Rocklin CA has one listed for $450 if that’s any help.
A longer barrel would definitely be better, at 61 I know about old eyes and not so steady hands.My first handgun was a High Standard Sentinel. Mine was blued, with a 6" barrel.
It was a good gun - accurate and reliable. And I can't even remember why I sold it, but I regret selling it now.
I don't know if $325 is a good price or not. I know it's a lot more than I paid for mine new, but that was in about 1965, so I reckon I'd pay $325 now for a nickel plated High Standard Sentinel in good shape. Too bad it doesn't have a longer barrel - old eyes and unsteady hands make shooting short-barreled handguns accurately kinda difficult.
Well, aren't you gonna share some photos?Bought a new (mean brand new) in the box 1976 High Standard Sentinel MKIV 22mag 4in blued last month off Guns International. Came fro MA and I paid $550 +$20 to ship. Hell of a deal and steal. I love it. Took it shooting. 1st rounds ever fired in 45 years. It was flawless.
Chic Gaylord liked them. Said the trigger guard-frontstrap clearance was good as is, no need for filler grips or T-grip. 20 minutes of work gave him a good double action.
Gaylord outfitted many NYPD detectives, FBI guys, and other Federal agents with shoulder holsters in NYC.Yes ! Chic taught me how to shoot a pistol in one in his ex 50 Foot furrier vaults in his store my uncle NYPD detective brought me to for donuts on Sat Mornings . I was 14 so that would be 1960 .
It is a neat little revolver, but for a woods gun, and not much more money, I couldpick up a Browning Buckmark and probably end up with a much nicer pistol. Or save my money and really upgrade to a Model 17 or 617.I’ve owned several Sentinels over the years. Still have one I bought in the mid ‘80s for $90. It’s my snake gun for fishing on the river.
The short barreled colored ones were called Dura-Tones and were available in gold, turquoise and pink.
Prices on Sentinels have risen the last few years but I still run across them occasionally for $200 or so.
They are ok guns but not great.
I personally wouldn’t pay over $200 or so for one but just depends on how bad you want it.
Man that's sweet lookin'!