Need help on gun worth

[MudBugjr]

This is a pistol my dad has had and is looking to sell or trade for another small EDC. The gun is pretty much flawless as I remember. It is a High Standard Sentinel 9 shot 22. I have more photos he sent me. I have seen the price online from $250 to $450 dollars. Just trying to give him any info I can before it gets posted up. I was hoping since he has had it all my life he would pass it down lol.

Thanks

[Hozzie]

I am going to say $250-$300 from what I can see from completed auctions on gunbroker.  It is in nice shape.

[TrickyNicky]

It looks like it's in great shape. If it were my dad I'd ask about a family rate and snag it for sure. 

[TNWNGR]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=495601549

 

Realistically in the $175 to $250 price range but when someone's determined to buy one who can say 

Edited July 22, 2015 by TNWNGR

[maroonandwhite]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=495601549

 

Realistically in the $175 to $250 price range but when someone's determined to buy one who can say 

I agree. .22lr revolvers are fun and I'm sure someone would give around $200 for it.

[MudBugjr]

He wants to sell or trade for a pocket gun. I had thought about if he sells it just not telling him who and give him the cash and put it with the guns my grandfather gave me. Pass it on down to my son one day.

[hipower]

He wants to sell or trade for a pocket gun. I had thought about if he sells it just not telling him who and give him the cash and put it with the guns my grandfather gave me. Pass it on down to my son one day.

 

If I can't have it...that's the best solution.

[MudBugjr]

Its crazy what that gun cost back then if only now you could pick up a gun so cheap with good quailty

[TNWNGR]

Its crazy what that gun cost back then if only now you could pick up a gun so cheap with good quailty

Well back then it wasn't all that well regarded by someone who could afford to buy a S&W Kit Gun or Ruger Bearcat insofar as overall quality went. What gave it an edge was the 9 shot capacity vs. six shots. A lot of what was going on with that particular revolver was the "tackle box gun" mindset. That's also why the Bearcat was so popular as well as it was so small. Small bore plinking saw a big interest in the Ruger Standard 22 LR pistol due to the fact it was so darned inexpensive, was small and looked like a Nambu or Luger.  

[LCPfraTN]

I'd actually put the value on that one at above $250, and probably closer to $300 especially if it's a model that came after the R-101 series. The snub nose nickel finish Hi Standard Sentinels in that kind of condition are harder to find. If the other side doesn't have scratches on the frame from the cylinder ejector (the R-101 and -100 are known for this because the ejector rod didn't have a return spring), I'd ask at least $300 for it if it were mine.


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[stumpy]

Very recently I had the opportunity to fire a High Standard of that same action / barrel length / grip frame configuration.  Resting on a bench, all shots hit the target 12-14 inches high from 10 yards away.  This was the only time I have fired one of these short barrel model HS revolvers so I can't claim if this is routine or a fluke.  If you are wanting to keep this firearm for it's family history, point of aim v. point of impact means nothing.  If you are interested in hitting what you need to hit, that will require more than a bit of Kentucky elevation.  Why not take it out for a test drive to see how it performs.  The results could help with your final decision about purchasing this one.

 

Stumpy

[MudBugjr]

It is the R-108 model manufactured in 1967. The gun looks brand new still. Said he hasn't shot a hundred rounds through it since purchase. The gun is in great shape. Have someone local thats buying it Sunday. Hate to see it go still.

[LCPfraTN]

I think it should bring $300.


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[Bad_Bowtie]

Very nice, I have the blued version that belonged to my great grandfather, then my grandfather. I got it after his passing last July. I've only took it out once but like Stumpy said, it shoots very high. 

 

I'd probably just give dad the cash for it and stow it away.

[MudBugjr]

Well the guy showed up was hoping he wouldn't got $350 for the ole girl.

[LCPfraTN]

Congrats to your Father! I think he received a very fair price for that revolver.


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