High Standard Sentinel Mark III .357 Mag Double-Action Revolver, 2.5" Barrel, 6-Shot Cylinder
This High Standard Sentinel Mark III is a compact .357 Magnum revolver with a 2.5" heavy shrouded barrel and top rib, built on a steel frame with a dark blued/black finish. It is marked "HIGH STANDARD" and ".357 MAGNUM" on the barrel, with "SENTINEL MKIII" also marked on the barrel, and "HIGH STANDARD" and "HAMDEN, CONN. U.S.A." on the frame. This example is documented as a Dan Wesson-manufactured contract revolver for High Standard and comes from a short reported production window of 1974-1975.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows signs of wear and handling, with scratches and blemishes.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- High Standard Sentinel Mark III revolver
Configured as a double-action/single-action revolver, this Sentinel Mark III uses a swing-out 6-shot cylinder and an exposed spur hammer. Its compact size and 2.5" barrel keep the profile short while retaining the .357 Magnum chambering.
The barrel is a heavy shrouded style with a top rib, paired with adjustable iron sights. Up front it uses a ramp-style/blade front sight, and the rear is a raised adjustable-style square-notch sight.
It is fitted with checkered wooden grips with medallions, and the grip butt includes a lanyard-style hole. Markings include "HIGH STANDARD" and ".357 MAGNUM" on the barrel, "SENTINEL MKIII" on the barrel, and "HIGH STANDARD" and "HAMDEN, CONN. U.S.A." on the frame.
This revolver is associated with a documented contract arrangement in which Dan Wesson manufactured Sentinel Mark III revolvers for High Standard. The reported era for this model is 1974-1975, reflecting a short production window.