Author Topic: High Standard Sentinel Revolver (Read 1036 times)

Rev · « **on:** November 29, 2005, 03:55:49 PM »

What a neat gift. I gave it to my father in 1967 as a Christmas gift. I bought it for $13.50 while I was in college. It was used at that time. I bet dad has not shot 50 rounds through it in the last 38 years. It is a nine shot revolver. I had no interest in guns back then. I have developed a great interest since then and I very proud to own this gun. Any comments would be appreciated.

Lone Star · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2005, 04:14:39 AM »

I inherited a 4" model from my father, purchased ca. 1965. It is in fine shape and still shoots well. I've fired thousands of rounds through it without an issue. Great little shooter, and the alloy frame has held up just fine.

obxmike · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2005, 11:37:22 AM »

Just did a detailed cleaning on my dad's sentinel. He's had that thing since before I was born. It had developed a big rust pit where the cylinder stop meets the cylinder. A little steel wool and a lot of oil did the trick. First handgun I ever shot. Been obsessed ever since! :-D
Still a great shooter. Just HAD to take it out to the range while it was in my care. My 9 yr old son likes it just fine, too!

Best,
Mike

outdoorman · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2005, 10:20:57 PM »

I've got two,no three...well a few of them used sentinels in 3 and 4" and think they're swell for casual plinking or trail gun or teaching the kids to shoot.

mt3030 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 16, 2005, 12:40:10 PM »

I have one of the Sentinel Snubs, with the 2 3/8 inch barrel and birds-head grip. With the alloy frame it is a joy to carry all day in my jacket packet. Great for dispatching wounded big game. I even catch myself stuffing it into my back pocket when the wife and I go for a walk, where I used to alway carry something a lot heavier. I love all my High Standards.

Wally

msorenso · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2006, 04:40:23 AM »

My father has one that he got from his father.. Does this companystill exist.

dogngun · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2006, 09:10:04 AM »

High Standard went out of business in (I believe) the late 1980's. The Sentinel in .22 rimfire fixed sights sold (list price) in 1983 for $230, and with adjustable sights for $250. They were quality revolvers, well designed, and priced just a little below Smith and Wesson revolvers.

There are a lot of them out there, most still working just fine.

Mark

Alice Cooper · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2006, 09:00:38 AM »

i have the little snub nose barrel also.the alloy frame has a crack in it just below the forcing cone.i believe my father paid less than 40 bucks for it new....it still shoots tho!