WILD WEST Era Antique AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL COMPANY Tip-Up .22 RF Revolver Spur Trigger Manufactured by MANHATTAN FIREARMS Co.

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WILD WEST Era Antique AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL COMPANY Tip-Up .22 RF Revolver

Spur Trigger Manufactured by MANHATTAN FIREARMS Co.

Here we present an antique American Standard Tool Co. Tip-Up .22 Rimfire Revolver, made circa 1870 in Newark, New Jersey. This small, 7 shot .22 revolver was a direct copy of the successful Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 Second Issue Revolver. While the making of the American Standard Tool revolver commenced after S&W’s Rollin White patent expired in 1869, the Manhattan Firearms Mfg. Company, the predecessor to American Standard Tool, made direct and quality copies of the Smith & Wesson pistol without any regard to their patent infringement.

The Manhattan Co. became part of American Standard Tool in 1868 after briefly closing its doors. Interestingly, Manhattan was also famous for its virtual copies of Colt’s patents. In some ways, this is not terribly different than what goes on today in the firearms industry. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

The overall condition is good. The action fully functions, but the cylinder does not lock up. The barrel release latch does not have much of a purchase and releases with little pressure. Dark bore. Both grips are in good shape with an expected amount of handling wear. Legible markings. A crack is present on the frame that reaches from end to end of the trigger pin.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3-1/8 inches.

Caliber: .22 Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$900
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