High Standard Double-Nine W-101 First Model .22 Rimfire Revolver, 5.5 Inch, 9-Shot, Two-Tone
This High Standard Double-Nine W-101 First Model stands out as a nine-shot .22 rimfire revolver with classic Single Action Army styling paired with a DA/SA mechanism. It features distinctive two-tone construction with a polished blued steel barrel and cylinder set against a matte gray aluminum-alloy frame, plus a 5.5 inch barrel and Western-style faux ejector-rod housing. Built in the 1958–1970 era and marked HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP. HAMDEN, CONN.
U.S.A. on the barrel, this example captures the look and function associated with the early W-101 First Model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- High Standard Double-Nine W-101 First Model .22 Rimfire revolver
The W-101 First Model is noted in references as lacking an ejector return spring, a detail that helps identify this early configuration within the Double-Nine line. It uses a nine-shot, fluted swing-out cylinder with a star ejector, combining the look of a traditional single-action with the function of a modern DA/SA revolver.
The revolver wears a polished blued steel barrel and cylinder contrasted by a matte gray aluminum-alloy frame. Off-white, ivory-colored grips with gold High Standard medallions complete the period-correct aesthetic. The cylinder and barrel show a polished blue while the frame maintains a matte gray finish for a purposeful two-tone appearance.
Sighting is straightforward with a ramped front blade and a fixed rear sight. Controls include a smooth, curved trigger and an exposed hammer with a serrated spur. The Western-style faux under-barrel ejector-rod housing reinforces the Single Action Army-inspired profile while retaining the functionality of a swing-out cylinder.
With its 5.5 inch barrel, .22 rimfire chambering, and nine-round capacity, this Double-Nine offers practical range utility alongside its distinctive styling. The Hamden, Connecticut barrel marking further situates this piece within High Standard’s U.S. production history during the 1958–1970 era.