Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this STUNNING single-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the American Standard Tool Co. Pocket Revolver.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: American Standard Tool Co.
Model: Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver
Serial: 30386
Date of Manufacture: 1861-1873
Caliber: .22 RF
Finish: Nickel / Brass Plated - Factory Hand Floral Scroll Engraving
Barrel Length: 3 1/8" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Genuine Mother of Pearl Two-Piece Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / on the top of the barrel is marked "AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL CO. NEWARK N.J.". On both the left and right sides of the frame and barrel are factory hand floral scroll engraved, with approximately 60% coverage. On the bottom of the buttplate is a brass lion.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The American Standard Tool Co. Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver is a lesser-known but historically intriguing example of late-19th-century American pocket handgun production, emerging during a period when dozens of small manufacturers competed to supply inexpensive personal-defense revolvers. Produced in the post–Civil War era, these spur-trigger revolvers were typically chambered in .22 or .32 rimfire and featured solid frames, short barrels, and compact dimensions intended for discreet carry. American Standard Tool Co., like many small firms of the time, capitalized on the exploding demand for affordable metallic-cartridge handguns as Americans transitioned away from percussion arms. The spur trigger—lacking a trigger guard—kept the design simple and inexpensive while maintaining a slim profile suitable for coat or vest pockets. What makes the American Standard Tool Co. revolver especially notable is that it is a close copy of the Smith & Wesson First Model revolvers and the Manhattan pocket revolvers, both of which were extremely popular and widely imitated during this era. Its solid-frame construction, spur trigger, rimfire chambering, and overall proportions closely mirror those influential designs.
Model: Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver
Serial: 30386
Date of Manufacture: 1861-1873
Caliber: .22 RF
Finish: Nickel / Brass Plated - Factory Hand Floral Scroll Engraving
Barrel Length: 3 1/8" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front
Stock/Grips: Genuine Mother of Pearl Two-Piece Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard / on the top of the barrel is marked "AMERICAN STANDARD TOOL CO. NEWARK N.J.". On both the left and right sides of the frame and barrel are factory hand floral scroll engraved, with approximately 60% coverage. On the bottom of the buttplate is a brass lion.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The American Standard Tool Co. Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver is a lesser-known but historically intriguing example of late-19th-century American pocket handgun production, emerging during a period when dozens of small manufacturers competed to supply inexpensive personal-defense revolvers. Produced in the post–Civil War era, these spur-trigger revolvers were typically chambered in .22 or .32 rimfire and featured solid frames, short barrels, and compact dimensions intended for discreet carry. American Standard Tool Co., like many small firms of the time, capitalized on the exploding demand for affordable metallic-cartridge handguns as Americans transitioned away from percussion arms. The spur trigger—lacking a trigger guard—kept the design simple and inexpensive while maintaining a slim profile suitable for coat or vest pockets. What makes the American Standard Tool Co. revolver especially notable is that it is a close copy of the Smith & Wesson First Model revolvers and the Manhattan pocket revolvers, both of which were extremely popular and widely imitated during this era. Its solid-frame construction, spur trigger, rimfire chambering, and overall proportions closely mirror those influential designs.
At the time, many manufacturers intentionally echoed proven firearms to benefit from public familiarity while navigating around patent restrictions. American Standard followed this practice closely, producing revolvers that delivered the same basic function and appearance as their better-known counterparts, though often with more utilitarian materials and finish. From a collector’s perspective, these revolvers are valued less for refinement and more for their representative role in America’s transitional firearms period. Production numbers were modest, the company itself was short-lived, and surviving examples are increasingly uncommon today. As artifacts, they offer insight into the everyday defensive firearms carried by civilians in the late 1800s and demonstrate how influential early Smith & Wesson designs were across the industry. For collectors focused on obscure American makers, patent-era revolvers, or the evolution of concealed-carry handguns, the American Standard Tool Co. Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver is a compelling and historically meaningful addition.
Contents:
Contents:
This example needs some mechanical adjustment at the hammer, as it does not stay at full-cock 100% of the time. This example will also ship with a holster.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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