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Lot #3696

Lot 3695: Two Factory Engraved High Standard Crusader Revolvers

Extremely Rare Desirable Cased Matched Pair of Factory Engraved High Standard Crusader Special Commemorative Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3695: Two Factory Engraved High Standard Crusader Revolvers

Extremely Rare Desirable Cased Matched Pair of Factory Engraved High Standard Crusader Special Commemorative Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $7,000 - $11,000
Price Realized:
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A) High Standard Crusader Revolver

Manufacturer: High Standard Manufacturing Corporation
Model: Crusader
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44 Magnum
Barrel: 8 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1609
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 361
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured between 1978 and 1983, as one of a mere 51 sets of Special Commemorative edition double action revolvers. The Crusader revolver was designed as a way for High Standard to capitalize on the big bore craze started by Clint Eastwood's iconic role in Dirty Harry. To celebrate the new revolver commemorative sets, such as these, were produced. The sets consisted of a .44 Magnum and .45 Colt revolver engraved with floral scroll on a punch dot background on the barrel, frame, and cylinder with intertwining line motifs on the underside of the barrel and around the barrel markings. A gold inlaid knight mid sword stroke is inlaid on the sideplate with "CRUSADER" engraved on the sword. The revolvers feature blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights and are fitted with one piece walnut grips. Included with the revolvers are the original boxes and display cases.

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, crisp engraving, and a faint partial cylinder drag line. Mechanically excellent. Box and case are very fine.



B) High Standard Crusader Revolver

Manufacturer: High Standard Manufacturing Corporation
Model: Crusader
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 45 Colt
Barrel: 8 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1609
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 361
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent. Box and case are very fine. This is your opportunity to get your hands on the rarest of High Standards!



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