Standard Sheriff's Model
Standard Manufacturing LLC · Revolver · In Production · 2019
Also known as: Standard Manufacturing SAR Sheriff's Model, Sheriff's Model .45 Colt
Overview
The Standard Sheriff's Model is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, built as a high-fidelity reproduction of the classic Colt Single Action Army 'Sheriff's Model' or 'Storekeeper' pattern. Manufactured by Standard Manufacturing in Connecticut from 4140 steel, it dispenses with the ejector rod and its housing for a slimmer, easier-carrying revolver with a 3.5-inch barrel and a six-round cylinder. It features a color-case-hardened frame, fixed sights, and a one-piece grip, and is aimed at collectors and enthusiasts of frontier-era single actions.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1020 g (36.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 241 mm (9.49") |
| Barrel Length | 89 mm (3.50") |
| Height | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Width | 40 mm (1.57") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Ejectorless Barrel, Fixed Sights, Color Case Hardened Frame, One Piece Grip, 4140 Steel Construction
Production
Production years: 2019-present
Produced in limited numbers as part of Standard Manufacturing's Single Action Revolver (SAR) line
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The ejectorless 'Sheriff's Model' configuration requires punching out empty cases with a rod or the cylinder base pin, a period-correct trade-off for the reduced size. Offered with walnut or simulated ivory grips.
Background
The original Colt Sheriff's Model, also called the Storekeeper's Model, was introduced in 1882 as a Single Action Army without an ejector rod, favored by lawmen and shopkeepers who wanted a more compact and concealable frontier revolver.