1950s HIGH STANDARD “R101 Sentinel” .22 RF “TACKLE BOX” Pistol C&R PLINKER With a Reputation for RELIABILITY and ACCURACY

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1950s HIGH STANDARD “R101 Sentinel” .22 RF “TACKLE BOX” Pistol C&R PLINKER

With a Reputation for RELIABILITY and ACCURACY

Here we present a C&R High Standard “R101 Sentinel” Pistol, made circa 1958 in Hamden, Connecticut. High Standard introduced their Sentinel revolver line in 1955 at the request of Sears Roebuck, which was a major customer and owned a large amount of High Standard stock.  Sears wanted a low-cost kit gun or “tackle box” revolver to sell under their J.C. Higgins brand.  It was sold by Sears as the J.C. Higgins “Model 88”.  The J.C. Higgins guns were given distinctive grips, cylinder flutes, and cylinder release pins.  Private label versions of the Sentinel were later made for Western Auto called the “Revelation Model 99”.

The first Sentinel series was called the R-100 when it was released in 1955 with a frame that carried an eagle logo.  In mid-1956, the hammer and trigger mechanisms were slightly modified for the R-101 series, for easier assembly and disassembly.

The High Standard Mfg. Co. was officially founded in 1926 and in 1932 it moved to a bigger plant in Hamden, Conn., where production began. High Standard’s production over the years has been vast and has a reputation for both reliability and accuracy. Over time, it mainly produced handguns, including plinkers, target guns, long and short barrels, as well as serious competition pieces. If you’ve ever heard the term “space gun”, odds are good that they were talking about High Standard.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Excellent action. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Markings are legible. The grip is solid with nice checkering.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4 inches.

Caliber: .22 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$900
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