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November 7th, 2011, 10:38 PM #1
Western Auto Model 99
Just purchased a Western Auto Model 99 - anyone familiar with it ? It seems to be a High Standard Model R101 or 103 22lr that was branded Western Auto Supply Co.. Any thoughts on value for one in very good condition, minimal handling marks ? Just curious if my deal was good or not. One of those "that looks like a neat little pistol" impulse purchases
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November 7th, 2011, 11:42 PM #2Grand Member
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Re: Western Auto Model 99
The pistol is based on the R-102 aluminum framed sentinel series, private labeled to Sears and western auto (1957-1961) . Value in excellent condition as per the 2010 standard catalog of firearms is listed at 200, deduct 15 for early models without spring return ejector.
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November 8th, 2011, 12:28 AM #3
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I'm not into revolvers, but that's awesome. Make you think of the days when you could grab a handgun at the hardware store while picking up a bag full of roofing nails.
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November 8th, 2011, 12:53 AM #4Grand Member
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I remember the Western auto stores. Havent seen one in years.
When I was a kid there was a little mom and pop shop at the top of the hill. I remember going in for food with my Father and always running over to look at the rifles on the racks. I was about 4 then. 36 years later and I am still addicted to guns!Aggies Coach Really ??? Take off the tin foil bro.
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November 8th, 2011, 01:33 AM #5
Re: Western Auto Model 99
Jeez, Cruzans, where do you find this stuff?
--Phil
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November 8th, 2011, 08:55 AM #6
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November 8th, 2011, 12:39 PM #7
Re: Western Auto Model 99
That's amazing, I had a Western Auto Bicycle when I was a teen, but never a pistol.
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November 8th, 2011, 09:29 PM #8
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Even came with a holster - lol. Check out that barrel. I love the odd balls
Off for my next "find"
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November 17th, 2011, 06:14 PM #9
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My little Western Auto Supply Model 99 Revelation arrived at my ffl today - what a great little piece ! Even the included holster was much nicer than I thought it was going to be, and fits the revolver like a glove - doesn't say Western Auto on it ( that would have been too cool ) can't read the full name of the holster, it's a 4 letter word then "mark" and the model 18 050 ?
Wasn't sure if the pistol was all metal or aluminum as mentioned, but it is in fact aluminum frame. Only a couple of marks from holster wear - locks up nice and tight ! Can't wait to get her to the range! So far all the comments are the same " A Western Auto pistol, wholly crap, neat - didn't even know they sold them" - lol.
Last edited by cruzans; November 17th, 2011 at 06:24 PM.
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November 18th, 2011, 12:33 PM #10
Re: Western Auto Model 99
I think a Hardware store was where you bought your firearms in the 19th century. Not sure when that changed. I remember going into a Western Auto store in Utica NY when I was a preteen in the mid 60s, don't remember there being a firearms section, but then again my interests were else where at that stage of my life.
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