High Standard Sentinel R-101 .22 LR Revolver, 6" Barrel, 9-Shot, Alloy Frame, Aftermarket Stag-Style Grips
This Sentinel R-101 stands out as a lightweight, nine-shot .22 LR revolver from High Standard’s late-1950s production. Designed by Harry Sefried II, it combines an aluminum alloy frame with a carbon-steel barrel and cylinder, delivering a handy rimfire wheelgun with forward-thinking engineering for its era. The aftermarket white synthetic stag-style grips give this example a distinctive look that sets it apart from factory‐stock models.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
There are large scratches on the left side of the firearm. The bore appears clear.
What’s Included
- High Standard Sentinel R-101 revolver with aftermarket white synthetic stag-style grips
The R-101 revision was produced from 1956 to 1960, with approximately 159,000 units leaving the factory. Its nine-shot capacity in a compact alloy frame was advanced for the time, offering shooters more firepower without added weight.
This model uses a unique front-pull ejector-rod release, eliminating the traditional side-frame latch and allowing quick, intuitive cylinder operation. Six longitudinal rib cuts on the top strap help reduce glare when lining up the fixed iron sights.
The 6" carbon-steel barrel, paired with a blued nine-shot cylinder, balances well on the anodized alloy frame. The revolver is chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, adding versatility for a variety of rimfire loads.
Aftermarket white synthetic stag-style grips provide a custom appearance and stand in contrast to the factory plastic panels, making this piece visually distinctive for collectors and shooters alike.