Great Western Revolvers
Notes: Before
Colt brought back the SAA in 1955, before the Ruger .357 Blackhawk in 1955,
there were the Great Western single-action revolvers.
Great Western got excellent reviews for the quality of their revolvers
for their quality and fit and finish.
They started in 1954, in response to the cancelled Colt SAA 1st
Model and the at-the-time vaporware Ruger Blackhawk.
Great Western revolvers were almost exact clones of the Colt SAA 1st
Model, but featured a different mix of barrel lengths and chamberings, including
the Great Western house round, the .357 Atomic.
The company went out of business in 1964, unable to withstand the greater
marketing and market share of the Colt SAA 2nd Model or the Ruger
Blackhawk. In addition, the company
went through financial difficulties, as well as poor quality control in later
years.
Some notable
uses of the Great Western revolvers included John Wayne with an engraved blued
pair, with smooth ivory grips; these he used in
The Shootist. Both John Wayne and
Audie Murphy were later spokesmen for Great Western.
A special Great Western revolver was made for Don Knotts’s use in
The Shakiest Gun in the West; this
version was designed to fall apart when the hammer was cocked.
A nickel-plated 5.5” Barrel version in .38 Special was presented to
President Eisenhower in 1955 and a similar model was presented to California
Governor Goodwin J Knight at about the same time.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.74 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$94 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.75 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$101 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.79 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$122 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$172 |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$174 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$182 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$202 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.38 Special |
1.32 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$185 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$193 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$213 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
1.32 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$264 |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.357 Atomic |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$204 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.357 Atomic |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$214 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.357 Atomic |
1.1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$235 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.357 Atomic |
1.32 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$291 |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$218 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$226 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.44 Special |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$246 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.44 Special |
1.45 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$297 |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.44 Special and .44 Magnum |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$234 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.44 Special and .44 Magnum |
1.16 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$242 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.44 Special and .44 Magnum |
1.21 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$262 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.44 Special and .44 Magnum |
1.45 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$313 |
Great Western (4.75” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.2 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
Great Western (5.5” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.25 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$261 |
Great Western (7.5” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.28 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$281 |
Great Western (12.5” Buntline) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.53 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$332 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Great Western (.22, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Great Western (.22, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Great Western (.22, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
Great Western (.22, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
2 |
Nil |
22 |
Great Western (.38, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Great Western (.38, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
Great Western (.38, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
3 |
Nil |
15 |
Great Western (.38, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
27 |
Great Western (.357, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Great Western (.357, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
Great Western (.357, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
Great Western (.357, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
30 |
Great Western (.357 Atomic, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Great Western (.357 Atomic, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
Great Western (.357 Atomic, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
19 |
Great Western (.357 Atomic, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-2 |
3 |
4 |
Nil |
33 |
Great Western (.44 Special, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Great Western (.44 Special, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
Great Western (.44 Special, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
Great Western (.44 Special, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
32 |
Great Western (.44 Magnum, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
Great Western (.44 Magnum, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
14 |
Great Western (.44 Magnum, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
20 |
Great Western (.44 Magnum, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
4 |
1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
36 |
Great Western (.45, 4.75” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
12 |
Great Western (.45, 5.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
14 |
Great Western (.45, 7.5” Barrel) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
22 |
Great Western (.45, 12.5” Buntline) |
SAR |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
3 |
5 |
Nil |
38 |
Harrington & Richardson Auto Ejector
Notes:
This is another one of the turn of the 20th century pocket
revolvers; however, it was in production far longer than any other of its
contemporaries, being produced until a decade after World War 2.
They are inexpensive nickel-plated weapons, in 4 barrel lengths and 3
calibers. The short barrels are
more common and popular since they are more pocketable.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
H&R Auto Ejector (2” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.25 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$66 |
H&R Auto Ejector (3.25” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.31 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$79 |
H&R Auto Ejector (4” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.35 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$86 |
H&R Auto Ejector (6” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.45 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$106 |
H&R Auto Ejector (2” Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.27 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$86 |
H&R Auto Ejector (3.25” Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.33 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$99 |
H&R Auto Ejector (4” Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.37 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$106 |
H&R Auto Ejector (6” Barrel) |
.32 Smith & Wesson |
0.47 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$126 |
H&R Auto Ejector (2” Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.36 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$114 |
H&R Auto Ejector (3.25” Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.42 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$127 |
H&R Auto Ejector (4” Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.46 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$134 |
H&R Auto Ejector (6” Barrel) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.56 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$154 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
H&R Auto Ejector (2”, .22) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
3 |
H&R Auto Ejector (3.25”, .22) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
6 |
H&R Auto Ejector (4”, .22) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
7 |
H&R Auto Ejector (6”, .22) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
11 |
H&R Auto Ejector (2”, .32) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
4 |
H&R Auto Ejector (3.25”, .32) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
8 |
H&R Auto Ejector (4”, .32) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
9 |
H&R Auto Ejector (6”, .32) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
15 |
H&R Auto Ejector (2”, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
7 |
Nil |
3 |
H&R Auto Ejector (3.25”, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
H&R Auto Ejector (4”, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
10 |
H&R Hand Ejector (6”, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
15 |
Harrington & Richardson Defender
Notes:
Long a maker of the hinged-frame pocket revolvers that proliferated at
the turn of the 20th century, H&R revamped their models in 1945.
Most of these were .22 rimfire weapons, but they did produce some heavier
weapons, one of which was the Defender.
This was still a hinged-frame weapon, but it sported a longer barrel than
most such weapons, as well as a larger butt that filled the hand better than the
small butts of most hinged-frame revolvers.
The barrel was also reinforced to strengthen the weapon, and it had a
solid frame. They were sold by the
thousands for home defense, and used in limited issue by the US Army and British
Army, and also used by US post Office workers who worked in rural areas. and
most of them survive to this day.
Production ended
in 1944, but production started again in 1964 due to popular demand.
The 1964 version came not only in the standard 4-inch barrel, but also in
a 2.5-inch barrel version. They were chambered for .38 Special instead of .38
Smith & Wesson. These new Defenders were 170 grams heavier in their 4-inch
barrel versions. Nickel-finish versions of this new version were also produced.
They were made with rear sights adjustable for windage.
They were produced until 1979.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Defender (Original) |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.88 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$134 |
Defender (1964, 4” Barrel) |
.38 Special |
1.05 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$166 |
Defender (1964, 2.5” Barrel) |
.38 Special |
0.62 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$150 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Defender (Original) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
10 |
Defender (1964, 4”) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Defender (1964, 2.5”) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
3 |
Harrington & Richardson Model 929 Sidekick
Notes: This
revolver dates from 1956 and was produced until 1985.
It is a .22 caliber revolver with an astounding 9-shot cylinder.
The Sidekick is available in three barrel lengths; the two
longest-barreled versions also have adjustable rear sights.
The Model 930 is similar, but finished in polished nickel instead of
being blued; it is also not available in a 6-inch barrel version, and none have
adjustable rear sights. It is
identical to the Model 929 for game purposes.
The Model 929
Sidekick reappeared on the market in 1996.
This version was available only with a heavy 4-inch barrel a fixed rear
sight. Unfortunately, the Model
929, along with many of Harrington & Richardson’s revolvers, were casualties of
their buyout by Marlin in 2000 (though under the Marlin umbrella, Harrington &
Richardson reappeared under the new name of H&R 1871).
Twilight 2000
Notes: In the Twilight 2000 timeline, the original Model 929 and 930 are quite
common, but the new version of the Model 929 was never built.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Sidekick (2.5” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.79 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$71 |
Sidekick (4” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.84 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$86 |
Sidekick (6” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.94 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$106 |
New Model Sidekick |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.85 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$87 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sidekick (2.5” Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
Sidekick (4” Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Sidekick (6” Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
New Model Sidekick |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Harrington & Richardson Model 939 Ultra Sidekick/Premier
Notes: The
original of this revolver was produced from 1958 until 1982.
It is a relatively-long-barreled rimfire revolver with a 6-inch
flat-sided heavy barrel, adjustable rear sight and a blued frame. The plastic
grips were molded with a thumbrest.
The Ultra Sidekick has a lock with a key which locks the hammer and trigger,
making the Ultra Sidekick appealing for those who wanted a weapon for home
defense, but also had children. The
Model 940 is identical except for its round barrel.
The Model 939
Premier is basically a luxury version of the Ultra Sidekick; its blued frame is
polished to a high sheen and it has a full-length sighting rib, but is otherwise
identical to the Ultra Sidekick for game purposes.
Just like the
Sidekick, H&R decided to re-release the Premier in 1995.
This version has a heavy barrel.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Ultra Sidekick/Premier |
.22 Long Rifle |
1 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$106 |
New Model Premier |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.02 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$108 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Ultra Sidekick/Premier |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
New Model Premier |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Harrington & Richardson 949 Western/Forty Niner
Notes: The Model
949 dates from 1960, was built until 1985, and was called the Forty Niner during
this time. The weapon was built to
resemble an old single-action weapon, yet was double action.
Loading is done through a loading gate on the right side of the cylinder
instead of by a swing-out cylinder.
The rear sight was adjustable.
There were actually two versions of the Forty Niner: the Model 949 has a blued
finish, and the Model 950 is nickel-plated.
In 1994, the
Model 949 was reintroduced as the Western; it is exactly the same as the
previous Model 949, except for the manufacturing methods and that the receiver
is fire-hardened and patterned and the barrel and cylinder is blued.
Twilight 2000
Notes: As production of the Western barely got underway before the November
Nuclear Strikes, it is a rather rare weapon.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Western/Forty Niner (5.5” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.02 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$101 |
Western/Forty Niner (7.5” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
1.08 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$122 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Western/Forty Niner (5.5”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
10 |
Western/Forty Niner (7.5”) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
14 |
Harrington & Richardson 999 Sportsman
Notes: This is
another older H&R revolver, dating from 1927 and manufactured until 1986.
It had either a blued finish or was engraved, and is a top-break
revolver. The Sportsman was
designed for everyday use, but also with the balance, size and grip shape to
allow it to be used as a competitive revolver.
When the revolver is broken open, the cases all automatically eject
simultaneously. The Sportsman was
sold with five interchangeable grip styles, allowing a better fit for the hand
and shooting style of the shooter; in addition, a spur filled the gap between
the trigger guard and the grip, giving the second finger of the firing hand a
better rest. The top of the revolver has a ventilated sighting rib.
In 1992, the
Model 999 Sportsman was re-introduced as the Model 999 Deluxe Sportsman.
The Deluxe Sportsman adds an adjustable rear sight and checkering for the
wooden or plastic grips. The Deluxe Sportsman is available only with a 6-inch
barrel. For game purposes, it is
identical to the standard Sportsman with a 6-inch barrel.
The Model 999
was re-introduced in 1992, with an adjustable rear sight, but is identical to
the old versions for game purposes.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Sportsman (3” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.75 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$76 |
Sportsman (4” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.85 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$86 |
Sportsman (6” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.96 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$106 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sportsman (3”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
Sportsman (4”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Sportsman (6”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Heritage Rough Rider
Notes: This is
not really a replica of any particular revolver; instead, it is a “replica” of a
style of revolver often used in the 1870-1900s.
It is a single-action revolver designed for Cowboy Action Shooting, and
therefore able to use both blackpowder and modern propellant rounds.
The Rough Rider may be found in several finishes, including blued,
faux-stainless steel, and silver-gray satin.
Whatever the finish, it is bonded to the metal of the revolver and
presents a very tough barrier against corrosion and wear.
Grips may also be of different materials, including simulated
mother-of-pearl, simulated ivory, and wood, and the grips are often engraved.
The steel is modern, including a 4140 steel frame, a 1215 steel barrel,
and a 12L14 steel cylinder.
Manufacturing standards are also modern, with parts having very tight tolerances
and being well-fitted.
The Traditional
Rough Rider is designed for rimfire cartridges, and may use .22 Short, Long,
Long Rifle, and Magnum rounds interchangeably.
The frame of this version is of aluminum alloy, with the barrel and
cylinder being steel. Barrels are
generally longer than for the .32 version.
Normal finish is polished blue, but a satin finish is also available,
along with one that has a bird’s head grip.
A steel-frame version is also available, which uses slightly different
barrel lengths and is heavier than the standard Traditional Rough Rider.
The Big Bore
Rough Rider fires larger-caliber cartridges.
This model has a steel frame and is also available in several barrel
lengths. They do not have the thumb
safety of the other Rough Rider models, and use cocobolo wood grips.
Though there are complaints that the trigger is too short, it has been
rated as a Best Buy by Gun Tests
magazine.
In 2012, another
version of the Big Bore Rough Rider was introduced; this one follows the recent
trend of .45 Long Colt revolvers who are also able to fire short .410 Gauge
shells. The statistics are for the
most part the same as those of the .45 Long Colt version, with the extension of
hardened rifling able to withstand repeated firing of shotshells and a cylinder
able hold both of its round types.
Weight and price are the same as the .45 Long Colt version, though there is an
entry for the .410 Gauge round on the firing tables below.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This revolver does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Rough Rider La Vista (3.5” Barrel) |
.32 H&R Magnum, .32 S&W Short, and .32 S&W Long |
0.9 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$132 |
Rough Rider La Vista (4.75” Barrel) |
.32 H&R Magnum, .32 S&W Short, and .32 S&W Long |
0.93 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$142 |
Rough Rider La Vista (6.5” Barrel) |
.32 H&R Magnum, .32 S&W Short, and .32 S&W Long |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$162 |
Rough Rider Traditional (4.75” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.87 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$110 |
Rough Rider Traditional (6.5” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$128 |
Rough Rider Traditional (9” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.09 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$153 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (3.5” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$97 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (4.75” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.91 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$109 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (6.5” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$127 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (9” Barrel) |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.14 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$153 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.95 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$185 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.96 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$193 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.98 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$203 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
1 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$213 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75” Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$237 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5” Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$244 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5” Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$255 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5” Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
1.07 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$265 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.02 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$253 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.03 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$261 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.05 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$271 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5” Barrel) |
.45 Long Colt |
1.07 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$281 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Rough Rider La Vista (3.5”, .32 Magnum) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
Rough Rider La Vista (4.75”, .32 Magnum) |
SAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Rough Rider La Vista (6.5”, .32 Magnum) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
14 |
Rough Rider La Vista (3.5”, .32 Short) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Rough Rider La Vista (4.75”, .32 Short) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
Rough Rider La Vista (6.5”, .32 Short) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
16 |
Rough Rider La Vista (3.5”, .32 Long) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
Rough Rider La Vista (4.75”, .32 Long) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
8 |
Rough Rider La Vista (6.5”, .32 Long) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
13 |
Rough Rider Traditional (4.75”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Rough Rider Traditional (6.5”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
9 |
Rough Rider Traditional (9”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
Rough Rider Traditional (4.75”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Rough Rider Traditional (6.5”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Rough Rider Traditional (9”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
14 |
Rough Rider Traditional (4.75”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
Rough Rider Traditional (6.5”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
Rough Rider Traditional (9”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
16 |
Rough Rider Traditional (4.75”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Rough Rider Traditional (6.5”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
10 |
Rough Rider Traditional (9”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
15 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (3.5”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (4.75”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (6.5”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
9 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (9”, .22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
13 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (3.5”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
5 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (4.75”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (6.5”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (9”, .22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
14 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (3.5”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
6 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (4.75”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
8 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (6.5”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (9”, .22 Long Rifle) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
16 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (3.5”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (4.75”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (6.5”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
10 |
Rough Rider Traditional Steel (9”, .22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
15 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75”, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5”, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5”, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
15 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5”, .357) |
SAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
17 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75”, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
9 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5”, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
11 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5”, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
14 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5”, .44-40) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
17 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75”, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
10 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5”, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
12 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5”, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
15 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5”, .45) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
18 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (4.75”, .410) |
SAR |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
1 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (5.5”, .410) |
SAR |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
1 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (6.5”, .410) |
SAR |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
2 |
Rough Rider Big Bore (7.5”, .410) |
SAR |
2/1d6x4 |
1-Nil/Nil |
2 |
4 |
Nil |
2 |
High Standard Sentinel
Notes:
Introduced in the mid-1950s, the Sentinel was one of High Standard’s first
forays into revolvers; up until that time, they had been known primarily for
small-caliber automatics. When
introduced, the Sentinel was likewise a small-caliber design, with a variety of
barrel lengths and a lightweight alloy frames.
Finishes were blued or nickel-plated, but the grips were another story –
though most were of checkered brown plastic, grip plates for the 2.4-inch barrel
version could also be had in anodized gold, pink, or turquoise.
Sights were a fixed rear notch and a (rather low) front ramp.
Variants included the Sentinel Deluxe, with two-piece walnut grips, and
no 2 or 5-inch barrel option; the Sentinel Imperial, similar to the Deluxe but
with an adjustable rear sight, and the Sentinel Snub, with a stubby 2.4-inch
barrel.
The Sentinel
Second Series was introduced in 1976; most were built until 1976.
This series was built in several marks, had some minor changes in the
action (mostly to improve safety and reliability) and used a steel frame.
First up was the
Mark 1. It was mechanically similar
to the original Sentinel, but came with a 2, 3, or 4-inch barrel and a shrouded
ejector rod. The grips were of
wrap-around walnut, and the 3 and 4-inch models had an adjustable rear sight.
The Mark 4 was essentially the same, but chambered for .22 Magnum
ammunition. The Mark 2 was designed
in cooperation with Dan Wesson; the Mark 2 was chambered for .357 Magnum/.38
Special and sights were fixed. The
Mark 3 was the same, but had adjustable rear sights.
From 1982-83, the
Sentinel Steel Frame was produced.
It’s essentially a Mark 1 with either a 2 or 4-inch barrel, with the 4-inch
version having adjustable sights.
This version was widely perceived as being High Standard’s way of using up old
parts, and for game purposes, may be regarded as the equivalents Mark 1s.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Sentinel (3” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.61 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$76 |
Sentinel (4” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.65 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$86 |
Sentinel (5” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.69 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$96 |
Sentinel (6” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.73 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$107 |
Sentinel Snub |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.6 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$70 |
Sentinel Mk 1 (2” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.58 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$66 |
Sentinel Mk 1 (3” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.62 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$76 |
Sentinel Mk 1 (4” Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.66 kg |
9 Cylinder |
$86 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (2.5” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.85 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$162 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (4” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$177 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (6” Barrel) |
.357 Magnum and .38 Special |
0.99 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$198 |
Sentinel Mk 4 (2” Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.62 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$81 |
Sentinel Mk 4 (3” Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.66 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$91 |
Sentinel Mk 4 (4” Barrel) |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.7 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$101 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sentinel (3”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
Sentinel (4”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Sentinel (5”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
Sentinel (6”) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
11 |
Sentinel Snub |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
Sentinel Mk 1 (2” Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
3 |
Sentinel Mk 1 (3” Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
Sentinel Mk 1 (4” Barrel) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
7 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (2.5”, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (2.5”, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
3 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (4”, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (4”, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (6”, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
Sentinel Mk 2 (6”, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
Sentinel Mk 4 (2” Barrel) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
0 |
3 |
Nil |
2 |
Sentinel Mk 4 (3” Barrel) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
Sentinel Mk 4 (4” Barrel) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
5 |
Hopkins & Allen Safety Police
Notes:
The “Safety” in the name comes from the unique trigger/hammer
arrangement: If the weapon is thumb-cocked, then the hammer allowed to fall
again, the hammer will contact the frame instead of the firing pin and the
weapon will not fire. To fire the
Hopkins & Allen, the trigger must be pulled.
It is a very well-built and solid design, but as it was manufactured for
only 7 years at the beginning of the 20th century, it is not very
common.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Hopkins & Allen Safety Police |
.38 Smith & Wesson |
0.46 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$127 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
H&A Safety Police |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
6 |
Nil |
7 |
Horvath Modified Ruger
Revolvers
Notes: Gunsmith
Andy Horvath has produced a line of notable modified Ruger revolvers, with
modifications ranging from major to minor.
In general though, they are more accurate, better functioning, have
easier hammer pull weight (and are equal to a match trigger), and hammers equal
to match hammers.
The Horvath
Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 is an all-stainless steel version of the New
Model, with a 4-inch barrel with a correspondingly shorter ejector shroud and
ejector rod. The stainless steel
has a bead-blasted finish. The ejector rod housing is also checkered, for the
finger of the nonfiring hand. As the ejector rod housing is very short, the
finger tends to slip off when actuating the ejection rod, another reason for the
checked rod housing. A new base pin was fitted which is shorter, but has a large
head which is easier to grip when field stripping. The grip frame is rounded at
the butt, and the Goncalvo Alves grips are smooth and of high-quality wood; they
are light-colored and look good with the stainless steel.
The Horvath Single-Six has an exchangeable cylinder for .22 Magnum
rounds; this cylinder has been optimized as has the locking mechanism on the
cylinder; this increases accuracy, both on the standard cylinder and the Magnum
cylinder. The sights have been
improved, further increasing accuracy.
The Horvath
Bisley .22 has had it’s barrel shortened to 6 inches.
The grip is similar to that of the above revolver and it is all-steel,
finished in polished blue.
The Horvath
Ruger Single Six in .22 H&R Magnum uses the same length barrel as the standard
Single-Six in that caliber (6.5 inches), but the barrel is hand-lapped and
rifled and has a medium profile. The gun is also finished in polished blue. The
grips are as the guns above, but are a reddish color. The Single-Six’s
adjustable rear sight is replaced with a more accurate one and the front sight
is replaced by ramped blade on a base. Other details are the same as on a
standard Single-Six in .32.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Horvath Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 |
.22
Long Rifle, .22 Long, and .22 Short |
0.98 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$87 |
Horvath Ruger Bisley |
.22
Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
1.35 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$124 |
Horvath Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 |
.32
H&R Magnum |
1.21 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$164 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Horvath Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 (.22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
Horvath Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 (.22 Long) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
6 |
Horvath Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 (.22 Short) |
SAR |
-2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
6 |
Horvath Ruger Bisley (.22 LR) |
SAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Horvath Ruger Bisley (.22 Magnum) |
SAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Horvath Ruger Single-Six New Model .22 (.32) |
SAR |
2 |
1-Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
15 |
Iver Johnson Safety
Automatic
Notes:
“Automatic” in this case refers to the automatic ejection of the cases
when the revolver is broken at the hinge.
It is hammerless, in the sense that the hammer is concealed instead of
being a true hammerless weapon. The
“Safety” part is from the Iver Johnson patented “Hammer the Hammer” system,
where the primary hammer strikes a secondary hammer in order to strike the
firing pin. If the trigger is not
actually pulled, this cannot happen, as the alignment of the components will not
be correct.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Iver Johnson Safety Automatic |
.32
Smith & Wesson |
0.44 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$96 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Iver Johnson Safety Automatic |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
7 |
Notes: My impression of
Kimber’s first entry into the revolver market is that it is remarkable for its
unremarkability. It does have a
dehorned profile and a non-exposed hammer, along with low profile sights.
It is DAO. But other
revolvers have similar features, so it is nothing new.
Its biggest selling point is that it is a Kimber, a company known for its
excellent 1911-type pistols, so perhaps the future will hold new designs.
The cylinder is
also low-profile, but holds a full six rounds. Despite being DAO, trigger pull
is light and smooth; the entire action is smooth and slick.
This is in part due to trigger engineering, part due to cylinder
engineering, and part due to the bright, smooth stainless steel construction. It
does fit in a pocket well, due to its dehorned profile and 2-inch barrel.
The trigger does move until you apply the proper pull weight. Though
Kimber says the pull weight is about 10 pounds, it doesn’t feel that heavy. The
hammer is internal and the K6s has a floating firing pin.
Grips are wraparound textured rubber, dark blue instead of black. The
K-6s is capable of firing even .38 Special +P rounds. The K-6s is a heavy
revolver for its size, which keeps down recoil.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
K-6s |
.38 Special and .357 Magnum |
1.47 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$257 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
K-6s (.38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
K-6s (.357) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
.475 Linebaugh
Notes: This is a
massive American revolver firing a powerful cartridge.
It is mostly a weapon for curio collectors, though some mount a
telescopic sight on it and use it for hunting.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
.475 Linebaugh |
.475 Linebaugh |
1.47 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$338 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
.475 Linebaugh |
SAR |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
2 |
5 |
Nil |
22 |
Linebaugh Revolvers
Notes: John
Linebaugh had long had an interest in creating powerful wildcat rounds.
First experiments with such rounds (with the first cartridge being the
.500 Linebaugh) were fired using a variety of already-existing revolvers (mostly
of the single-action type). In the
early 1980s, Linebaugh began turning out custom-built revolvers as well as a
variety of new cartridges (some of which have gone “mainstream”), and he still
does today.