I have a Hi-Standard.22 cal. used by Naval Off. in 50's. Is there a fast way to unload it?

Question

I should have aded - this is a revolver that does not unload like current revolvers. The only way I have to unload it now is by tapping the casings out, or pushing them out with a small stick. I can't find a button, etc. that will eject the shell casings all at once.

Answer 1

Is this a double action revolver or a single action revolver? (if the hammer is all the way down, can you c.ock it by just pulling the trigger or do you have to thumb-c**k it, thumb c**k only means single action, thumb c**k optinal means double action)

if it is single action there should be a 'loading gate' that flips open, and then you align the cartidge with the hole, and depress the plunger that is right under the barrel. This will push out a single cartridge.  This is the only way to unload that type of single action.

If it is a double action, I believe you pull the ejector rod forward to swing out the cylinder, then, while the cylinder is out, push the rod forward to eject all the cartridges

Answer 2

Keep your finger off the trigger, find magazine catch (probably behind the trigger or on the bottom of the pistol grip) and press said catch. Than grip the slide (finger off trigger), and pull

backwards. You may or may not have to release the safety (I am not sure if the safety blocks the slide or not).