American Standard Tool Co. Tip-Up Pocket Revolver, .22 Short, 7-Shot, 3.125 in Octagonal Barrel, Brass Frame (c. 1868–1873)
This American Standard Tool Company tip-up pocket revolver is an antique, Newark-made .22 Short from the 1868–1873 era. It features a micro-size profile, a 7-shot unfluted cylinder with safety-oriented hammer rests between chambers, and a brass frame with walnut grips. The barrel bears the ASTC Newark, N.J. address, and the serial number is located on the underside barrel flat, aligning with the pattern associated with Manhattan Firearms.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The cylinder can free spin whether the action is cocked or at rest. The hammer locks to the rear and the cylinder does rotate. Rifling is present but shows wear and blemishing.
What’s Included
- American Standard Tool Company Tip-Up Pocket Revolver chambered in .22 Short
Built on a tip-up, front-hinged barrel assembly with a frame-mounted latch, this single-action revolver reflects the compact defensive designs of its time. An under-barrel stowed ejector rod supports quick case removal when the barrel is tipped up. The external spur hammer has a checkered thumb piece, and the spur trigger keeps the profile slim for pocket carry.
The unfluted 7-chamber steel cylinder incorporates seven exterior stop notches that allow the hammer to rest between chambers. This configuration works with the revolver’s hammer rest between chambers safety feature to reduce the chance of resting the hammer on a live rimfire cartridge.
Materials and form factor are true to period: a brass frame/receiver paired with two-piece walnut grip panels and a steel, approximately 3.125 in. octagonal barrel. Fixed sights include a simple front sight and a rear notch, providing a clean, durable sight picture on a micro-size platform.
Markings and origin add to its collector interest. The barrel address reads "AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Co. NEWARK N.J.", and production is attributed to American Standard Tool Company in Newark, New Jersey, circa 1868–1873, following the Manhattan Firearms pattern. The serial number location is on the underside barrel flat.