High Standard Crusader 50th Anniversary .44 Mag Double Action Revolver 1977

Sold For: $1425

LSB#: 201114PK54

Make: High Standard

Model: Crusader, 50th Anniversary

Serial Number: 44M 022

Year of Manufacture: 1977

Caliber: .44 Mag

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “CRUSADER / CAL. – 44 MAGNUM” and “HIGH STANDARD / E. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. The right of the barrel is marked “HIGH STANDARD – 50TH ANNIVERSARY / – 1927 – 1977 -“. The right of the frame is marked with the serial number. The left of the frame is marked “1949” (presumably number 1,949 of the limited run). The sideplate has a gold knight with the blade of its sword marked “CRUSADER”. The barrel, cylinder, frame and sideplate have decorative scroll engraving.

Barrel Length: 8 3/8″

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade, pinned to a rise in the rib. The rear sight is a square notch in a base adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece smooth wood with thumb-scallops on each side at the top and brass Crusader medallions. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grip rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are scattered pinpricks of erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are just a few scattered light marks but nothing outstanding. The trigger has very light operational wear and there is just a hint of a turn-line on the cylinder, not through the finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger pull is light and crisp. The double action trigger pull is smooth. The cylinder has barely perceptible play in full lockup of all chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.