{"product_id":"original-u-s-american-standard-tool-co-22-rimfire-tip-up-vest-revolver-matching-serial-7076","title":"Original U.S. American Standard Tool Co. .22 Rimfire Tip-Up Vest Revolver - Matching Serial 7075","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an American Standard Tool Co. .22cal Tip Up vest revolver, based very heavily on the Smith \u0026amp; Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue revolver. This company was originally known as Manhattan Firearms Manufacturing Co, established in 1859, in Norwich, Connecticut. The company would later move to Newark, N.J.. During the Civil War they produced over 150,000 Revolvers running second only to COLT and REMINGTON. During the final years of the war and afterwards they manufactured \"copies\" of the Smith \u0026amp; Wesson .22 Model 1 and .32 Model 1 1\/2 Revolvers. This continued after their name change in 1868 to American Standard Tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very nice example of a .22cal Model 1 clone features a 3 1\/8\" barrel and serial number \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7075\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which is found on the bottom of the barrel, cylinder, and frame under the grips. That makes this a great \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALL MATCHING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e example, with no parts swapped out over the years! Top of the barrel still has a clear manufacturer engraving:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMERICAN STANDARD TOOL Co. NEWARK N.J.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver was most likely originally made with a blued or case hardened barrel and cylinder, with a nickel plated brass frame. Most of the original finish is gone, with the steel and iron portions showing a nice mottled gray patina, and the brass having faded to a lovely \"mustard\" color. It features a \"spur\" trigger and flat bottom grips made of a very fine Walnut finished with \"Piano Varnish\". This is well retained on both grip scales, which show some wear and chipping near the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a tip up barrel revealing a SEVEN shot .22 caliber cylinder. There is a central ejector rod under the barrel that serves to knock out any stubborn empty cartridge shells, just as with the Smith \u0026amp; Wesson. The bore shows clear lands and grooves and a partly bright finish, with some small areas of fouling and oxidation. The revolver functions well, with solid indexing and a firm cylinder lockup, though there definitely is slop in the mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very nice condition with a lovely aged patina, this lovely vest revolver is ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1868-1873\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .22 Cal\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 3 1\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 7 1\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 7 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Manhattan Firearms \/ American Standard Tool Co.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manhattan Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. was founded by a group of New Jersey businessmen in 1856. Their goal was to take advantage of Colt’s patent for revolving firearms that was due to expire in 1857. The founders hired Thomas Bacon to became the Superintendent of Manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturing began in Norwich, Connecticut and in 1859 moved to Newark, New Jersey. Thomas Bacon remained in Norwich and started his own firearms company. During their existence, Manhattan Firearms produced approximately 175,000 pistols. Only Colt, Remington, and Winchester produced more guns during this era in which included the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile waiting for Colt’s patent to expire, Manhattan first made copies of American firearms that no longer had patent protection. These included pepperboxes and various single-shot designs. Shortly thereafter, they turned their attention to making Colt-style revolvers in both the .31 caliber Pocket and .36 caliber Navy styles. Manhattan patented an extra set of cylinder safety notches on these models. Manhattans can be easily identified by the many notches on their cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Civil War, Manhattan production primarily consisted of a copy of the Smith \u0026amp; Wesson .22 caliber cartridge revolver and a single-shot boot pistol under the name \"HERO\". Manhattan changed it's name in 1868 to American Standard Tool Company and began to market industrial tools as well as firearms. American Standard Tool closed during the financial panic of 1873.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManhattan Firearms also manufactured guns under the trade names “Hero”, “London Pistol Company”, and “American Standard Tool”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41690597490757,"sku":"ONJR24HRTZA06","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HRTZA06__01.jpg?v=1717182994","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-american-standard-tool-co-22-rimfire-tip-up-vest-revolver-matching-serial-7076","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}