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Antique AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Tip-Up .22 Revolver
Guns International #: 100928445 Seller's Inventory #: 5197
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - .22 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1445
Total Number of Listings: 29856
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Tip-Up .22 Revolver
Period Copy of Smith & Wesson’s First Revolver
Here we present an antique American Standard Tool Co. Tip-Up .22 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 AST revolver commenced after S&W’s Rollin White patent expired in 1869, the Manhattan Firearms Mfg. Co. (the predecessor to American Standard Tool) made direct and quality copies of the S&W pistol without any regard to their patent infringement. The Manhattan Co. became part of AST 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 cylinder scene on these revolvers features settlers and Native Americans in a desperate fight. Cylinder scenes served multiple purposes at this time, primarily to make a gun difficult to forge, but certainly you can see the aesthetic value and the advertising that this one does for itself. A fascinating, if dark and gruesome, peek into mid-19th century America.
The condition of this revolver is very good. The barrel retains about 10% of the original blue finish. The frame retains about the same amount of silver finish. The rest of the metal has a dark patina. The markings are clear and legible. The cylinder scene is still partially visible. The grips are in very good condition. The bore is in very good condition. The action is excellent.
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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$600
#5197
SOLD
Antique: Yes