High Standard Sentinel Deluxe R-106 .22 Long DA/SA Revolver, 4 in., 9-Shot, 1960s Hamden CT
This High Standard Sentinel Deluxe R-106 stands out as a 1960s-era, U.S.-made 9-shot .22 Long revolver with a 4-inch barrel and a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame paired to steel working parts. Notable R-106 features include the fixed front sight and the pull-forward ejector-rod cylinder release. It also shows color case-hardened hammer and trigger, distinctive R-106 markings, and the "SENTINEL DELUXE" barrel rollmark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape overall. The exterior shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- High Standard Sentinel Deluxe R-106 .22 Long revolver
The R-106 series integrates practical updates over earlier runs, most notably a fixed front sight paired with a fixed square-notch rear integral to the top strap. The 9-shot fluted cylinder swings out to the left and is released by pulling the knurled ejector-rod head forward, eliminating the need for a frame-mounted thumb latch.
Construction combines an aluminum-alloy frame with a steel barrel and steel cylinder, finished in blue-black. The hammer and trigger are color case-hardened, adding visual contrast and a period-correct look consistent with 1960s production.
Controls and markings are true to the Deluxe trim: the barrel carries the "SENTINEL DELUXE" rollmark, the frame shows the R-106 series designation, and a High Standard logo medallion sits above the checkered, two-piece grips with a wood-grain appearance. The factory size designation is "Micro."
Manufactured by High Standard Mfg. Corp. in Hamden, Connecticut, U.S.A., this revolver reflects design lineage associated with engineer Harry H. Sefried II. The 4-inch barrel length and DA/SA mechanism make it a straightforward, classic configuration within the Sentinel line.