could use a little info on a HI Standard double nine

[dzer]

I have a hi std double nine, plastic pearl type handle ,Hamden Conn,w-100. .22 cal. I'm trying to find a little more info on this hand gun, like what year made, how many made and is it worth anything?

 

[PetahW]

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Welcome to TFL !

While the Double Nine was made from 1958 to 1970, your particular version (blued, w/faux ivory plastic grip) was made from 1958-65 only.

The BBGV's range from 475 to $200, depending upon the % of remaining original condition.

AFAIK, the production numbers were never made public.

 

[James K]

The Double Nine was another of several guns made to simulate "cowboy" guns during the first western craze in the 1960's. It is basically a Hi Standard Sentinel, then a modern alloy frame double action revolver for woods carry and informal target shooting. The changes involved a fake ejector rod housing, a grip emulating single action revolvers, and a high spur hammer.

Jim

 

[dzer]

Double Nine

Thanks to Petha W and James K for the information on the HI Standard Double Nine.

 

[PetahW]

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FWIW, different frames were used for the Double Nine and the Sentinal .........................


A Double Nine:

A Sentinal:

 

[James K]

The frames were outwardly different, but the mechanism inside was the same design.

Jim