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Antique AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Tip-Up .22 Revolver
Guns International #: 101021451 Seller's Inventory #: 6407
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Handguns - American 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: 1476
Total Number of Listings: 30003
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
EXCELLENT Cylinder Scene Settler & Native Fight
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 blatant 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 fine. The barrel retains about 65% of the original blue finish. The brass frame bears 85% of the original silver plate, now very dark with age. The markings are clear and legible. The cylinder scene is excellent. The grips are in fine condition with the original varnish. The bore is in good condition. The action is excellent. Here is a fantastic example with a killer cylinder scene!
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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$875
#6407
SOLD
Antique: Yes