1 year ago Reply Like the Olympic it had a built-in stabilizer (muzzle brake) and adjustable balancing weights. In addition to the original Mod. G-E-This model had the same general specifications as the Mod. I am selling this one on cons, Collectors, this is a top collector condition High Standard Olympic in 22 Short. This model was introduced as a general purpose, low-cost model. This type was introduced in 1954. High Standard Model H-E In wonderful overall condition. The rear sight assembly has now been removed. This was designated Mod. HIGH STANDARD DERRINGER 22 MAGNUM, NICKEL, HIGH COND. High Standard target pistols were manufactured in a variety of models in .22 Short and .22 Long Rifle chamberings for use in competition. For questions about or problems with this website, contact: John Stimson, Jr. HB 1st, HB 2nd, HA, HD, HE, USA MODEL-HD, H-D MILITARY, SUPERMATIC, OLYMPIC, FIELD KING, SPORTKING, SUPERMATIC, OLYMPIC, FIELD KING, SPORTKING, FLITEKING, SPORTKINGLightweight. NOTE: Add $15 premium for nickel. This appears to be the first time a 61/2-inch barrel has been used on any model. Be aware of their risk and exposure: Models in the military are confronted with a multitude of risks and situations that could be dangerous. Mod. It has a light alloy slide and is the lightest of all the models, weighing only 26 ounces with the 63/4-inch barrel. In 1932 the firm acquired the Hartford Arms and Equipment Co., of Hartford, Conn. Both the Olympic and Supermatic were especially designed for expert target shooting. The Model S is a non-production model made from 1939 to 1940. cartridge. If youre comfortable doing so, lighten the hammer spring (or replace it with a lighter weight one) to reduce the resistance in the trigger pull. Has two-piece walnut square-butt grips, ramp front and adjustable rear sights. Serial #242454, .22 LR, 6 inch heavy barrel with an excellent bore. Beginning in 1961 this changed to standard spur hammer with no change in catalog number. Research the High Standard firearms company. High Standard also made some superb 22 cal. G-B, in general, but was slightly longer. High Standard Supermatic Trophy 22 LR top collector! To remove the barrel and slide, a small latch located in front of the trigger guard is pushed down, whereupon both the barrel and slide can be removed by pushing them forward off the frame. This model was the outcome of a war-developed model which will be mentioned later. This model has a removable 4.5" barrel. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. Style: 13591. caliber model was introduced in 1950. Excellent bore. As first produced, this pistol was practically identical to the Sport King, except that it had a heavier barrel and was provided with an adjustable rear target sight. These new Supermatics are characterized particularly by having a new type of barrel. Learn how your comment data is processed. Ultimate Firearms Training Guide; Readers' Questions. If you are not familiar with the serial number ranges and roll markings evolution, a couple ways you can tell a 106 from a 107 is the 106 have the bullet shape brass filler low on the backstrap. I have not seen one this nice before. Interchangeable barrels, 41/2 and 61/2 inches in length, may be used. The company name is spelled as High Standard but on some models, Hi-Standard is engraved on the slide. A quick change" conversion unit, enabling one to use both L.R. This pistol has some wear and use marks on the barrel and other areas but is in fine working condition and comes w, HI-Standard Supermatic Citation 22LR - Stk# C389, HIGH STANDARD 107 SERIES VICTOR .22 LONG RIFLE, High Standard HD Military 22LR ** Excellent Condition ** Made in 1947 ** With Original Box. Install upgraded trigger parts such as a trigger bar or trigger spring. Over the next eight years before High Standard closed its doors, the finish quality went down slowly over the years. In a recent column, Gun Digest the Magazine contributor Walt Hampton wrote, A gun with proper care can last several lifetimes and during those years as it is passed between family members or friends and is touched or used by various people it becomes woven into the fabric of our lives. Supermatic model-This model and the Olympic (third type) are alike except that this is chambered for the .22 L.R. Then, the industry (and the company) fell on hard times, and the company went out of business. It had a heavier barrel, bringing the weight up to .41 ounces with the 63/4inch barrel. D was like Mod. Prices for guns with both cylinders. Produced by Dan Wesson for High Standard. In Stock. If you do not have Acrobat Reader you can download a free copy by clicking this icon. Ordnance Department. This appears to be the first time a 61/2-inch barrel has been used on any model. Lay-a-way available for this firearm. Has two-piece walnut square-butt grips and fixed sights. It has some wear on the grip frame and one spot of the left side near grip see pointer. Use the serial number to search the High Standard manufacturing records from when the pistol was made. G-E but had a light alloy slide and was chambered for the .22 Short cartridge instead of the L.R. Mod. S-B and was obtainable with 41/2-inch barrel only. They will appreciate you for showing your support and understanding. Mar 15, 2017. magazine ID. Although this firm was in operation for only about two years it appears that they made a few thousand pistols, judging from observed serial numbers. B was produced in smooth bore, especially designed for .22 Short shot cartridges. G-D-This was similar to Mod. Grip, High Standard Model HD Military 22 LR pistol. If you have one at home you might just want to dust it off and spend some time re-discovering it. I am selling this one on consignment and as su, Collectors, this is a top collector condition High Standard Model 106 Military Supermatic Citation 22LR. This firm had developed and produced a single-shot pistol, a repeating pistol, and an automatic pistol. High Standard Supermatic Trophy 22LR collector! Swebilius and three other men began the manufacture of gun barrel drills. The Ruger Standard Model would sell for $37.50 in 1953. It was the first handgun I ever fired, and it was the first handgun I ever used to take a game animal (a wounded raccoon fighting off a pair of black and tan coonhounds). This .22 L.R. Commonly this button was fairly stubborn to depress so the best method was to pad the edge of a bench or table with a piece of leather and then press the pistol down on the button to apply the necessary pressure to make it release. Mod. Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong. Some finish wear, few areas light corrosion. In excellent condition; 98% of blue present. Olympic (Third type)-This type was introduced in 1954. D was like Mod. G-B-A hammerless model with interchangeable barrels, 41/2 and 63/4 inches in length. The second type, made from 1951 to 1954, was of the same general design as the Supermatic (introduced in the same year) but was chambered for the .22 Short cartridge, had a light alloy slide, and weighed 39 ounces with the 63/4-inch barrel. Monogrammed hard rubber grips. If necessary, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the pin that secures the elevation adjustment pin to the assembly. Somewhere along the line someone will thank you for it.. I am selling this one on consignme, Collectors, this is a top collector condition High Standard Supermatic Trophy in 22 LR. Moderate blue wear at muzzle, small areas of marr, High Standard Model Supermatic Trophy. It has a heavy fluted 7.25in barrel. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Condition of this pistol is described by Rock Island Auction as follows: ND VERY GOOD: in working condition, 80% finish or better., Expected sale price is in the range USD$400-$700, High Standard Supermatic Trophy Pistol (Lot: 382). This gives more weight at that point and more stability. His travels have taken him to Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan and a number of other countries. Condition is in the high 90's. This will help you identify the date and the original country of manufacture. It was provided with target sights. Siata-Ford 208S Cabriolet Speciale by Stabilimenti Farina, Edo Period Japanese Sword Daisho Koshirae, J. Haskins Rifle Company Bicentennial Rifle, Beretta SS06 Over-Under Double Rifle and Shotgun with Three Barrels. This gives more weight at that point and more stability. This pistol has a 5 inch round barrel and is serial number #2444789. $599.00. Most of the blue wear is at muzzle, which is where I assumed a High Sta, Collectors, this is a top collector condition Hi-Standard Model GD 2 barrel set in 22 LR. FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife, Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin, Green Beret Master Sergeant Home Security Checklist, Winning Plays Texted To Your Phone That Comes Directly From An Elite Team Of Sharps, Glisenti pistols - Firearms identification, Internal External and Terminal Ballistics, Drop In Auto Sear - AR15 to M16 Conversion. This led to a separation of the commercial part of the business from the military, and in 1941 the High Standard Manufacturing Corporation was formed to manufacture pistols, gun barrels, etc. When I get around to purchasing it I will be also purchasing a pocket-sized bound notebook and wherever the gun goes, the journal will go. However, HS also began using cadmium plated lip style magazines from about mid-1954 to sometime in 1959. NOTE: Add $50 premium for combination with both cylinders. Very good overall condition. Models 107 were first marked 107, then just Military, then nothing beside the serial number Jack H Posts : 2532 Join date : 2011-06-10 Like Re: High Standard Model Identification by KB2MBC 9/17/2016, 2:28 pm It has a 6 5/8in and 4 3/8in barrels. There is the old High Standard company that was based in Connecticut and closed its doors in 1984. NOTE: Add $25 premium for nickel; $25 premium for adjustable sights. With the longer barrel it weighed 36 ounces and was 103/4 inches in length. There is minor edge wear and a few very small dings and light scrathes. Mod. It also had the same type of target sights, with click adjustments for windage and elevation. It has a 6.75in ported and weighted barrel with no marks I find on metal or grips. High Standard target pistols were manufactured in a variety of models in .22 Short and .22 Long Rifle chamberings for use in competition. Come to think of it, I believe all 106 should be marked 106. An interchangeable 41/2-inch barrel could be had. HIGH STANDARD MODEL GB PISTOL - D34105 22 LR; 90% blue, very good bore, very good grips, 4.5'' barrel, Manufactured in New Haven 1949-1950. In 1959 there was a radical change made in the Supermatics. at a bankruptcy sale. The Model S is a non-production model made from 1939 to 1940. I, nor were the following models given any specific model designation. Instead of the heavy, weighted barrel formerly used, the new barrel is slender for the greater part of its length and has longitudinal grooves on its outer surface for the purpose of damping vibrations. Up to the '60's or '70's, even our national pistol matches were said to look like High Standard conventions. Duramatic model-This is a lower-priced model, intended for general use, which was introduced in 1954. The .22 caliber members of the G series, produced from 1949 to 1951, consisted of the following: The G series was followed by the .22 caliber Olympic model, of which there were three variations which appeared in 1950, 1951, and 1954, respectively. This model is not described in the 1958 factory literature and presumably has been discontinued. High Standard Hi-Standard Model GD 2-barrel set in box 22 LR as new! Manufactured in Hamden, CT This pistol features a 7-1/4" removable fluted barrel with ramp front and adjustable rear sights, serrated and adjustable trigger, High Standard Model 107 Military Supermatic Tournament. It has a 7.25in Heavy Target Fluted barrel. Very Rare Hi Standard Model USA H-D Target model as modified by High Standard for the U.S. Military (I don't know for which branch,but in the book the example illustrated was for the US Navy). This was the APEX High Standard Hammer gun, with the heaviest barrel available. The handwritten note that Hranek found is what Hampton was getting at in his column. This led to a separation of the commercial part of the business from the military, and in 1941 the High Standard Manufacturing Corporation was formed to manufacture pistols, gun barrels, etc. It has a 6.5in. The Supermatic Trophy and the Supermatic Citation are basically alike, but the former is a de luxe model and far more expensive. Mod. This example can be seen at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Va. As noted above, its manufacture ceased in 1951. Expected sale price is in the range USD$450-$750, High Standard Supermatic Citation Pistol Military (Lot: 386). Instead of the push-button device for unlocking barrel and slide, a circular unlocking nut set into a slot in the slide just in front of the trigger guard is used. Both of those pistols are clearly marked on the right side. Department: Firearms > Handgun Semi-Auto. >m. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. I wish they would bring back the Double-Nine convertible with the steel frame, as that was a true winner. With the 63/4-inch barrel the total weight was 42 ounces as against 36 ounces for Mod. Dirty guns, broken parts, damaged magazines, and faulty ammunition can, among other things, cause malfunctions. Only 177 guns produced. The metal's high polish .Click for more info Seller: Ten Below Firearms Area Code: 651 $1,199.00 NEW THIS WEEK! With the 63/4-inch barrel the total weight was 42 ounces as against 36 ounces for Mod. The early Model A, however, was provided with an adjustable rear sight and some dimensions were changed slightly. In my opinion this accuracy is excellent, perhaps even phenomenal, considering that these barrels are mass produced.The section on High Standard semi-auto pistols in the 2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms categorizes the various by models by letter names (like Model C), lever name models (like the Supermatic), the 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107 series models; and the SH series which was the final design produced by High Standard. At that time the firm had three employees. A Forum dedicated to the sport of Bullseye shooting. As is the case with most subsequent models, these were obtainable in two barrel lengths, 41/2 or 63/4 inches. The failure of this firm enabled the High Standard company to buy their tools, equipment, etc. Offered as a combination with cylinders for .22 LR and .22 Win. U.S.A.-H-D, and following the war (in 1946) this became Mod. This can improve the crispness of the trigger pull. Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of U.S. Army weapons by supply catalog designation, "Best .22 Pistol Options Available Today", Gun Test Article on High Standard Supermatic Trophy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=High_Standard_.22_pistol&oldid=1118823916, Forward blade, rear notch (adjustable) Drilled for scope, This page was last edited on 29 October 2022, at 03:29. Mod. G-D-This was similar to Mod. It had fixed sights and the customary 10-round magazine. I currently own a Supermatic, 101 version, that is not the military type, and is the model with the first round button, but still uses the slide out barrel. 85 shipping 3.5cc Fee, High Standard Duramatic Model 101 .22 Long Rifle pistol. Sport King model-This model was introduced as a general purpose, low-cost model. I looks new and unfired with no marks I find on the metal or the wood. G-B-A hammerless model with interchangeable barrels, 41/2 and 63/4 inches in length. Under the designation H-DM or H-D Military Model it was made from 1946 to 1951. Both the Olympic and Supermatic were especially designed for expert target shooting. This pistol features a classic Hight Standard .22 blowback action mechanism, with a blued finish, black plastic grips, and simple sights. My own experience with these was as a pistol club armorer many years ago when I had both an Olympic Citation and a Supermatic in my care. Overall in good condition. 1971 196471C prefix before Ser. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. Amongst collectors and enthusiasts the Hamden made pistols are more highly prized and have a reputation for excellence in manufacture. G-B, in general, but was slightly longer. This would be a great addition to a Collection. This is the one reason I encourage every gun person I know to jot down their recollections so they may be passed on to other hunters that may follow them, that may one day use that gun for their own pleasure.. It had a new positive-lock safety, new assembly slide lock, adjustable target rear sight, ramptype front sight, front and back straps grooved to improve the grip, molded grips (checkered and with thumb rest), raised serrated rib on top of barrel, hooded breech, and adjustable (2- and 3-ounce) weights. I am selling this, Hi-Standard Model HB,22LR.4-1/2" Barrel, External Hammer,One Two Tone Magazine, Second Model Produced 1948-1949,Excellent Condition,98% Bluing. G. NOTE: Add $20 premium for nickel. Sold 1974 through 1975. From 1957 through 1962 High Standard offered 2.375" snub-barreled Sentinel in three different color anodized frames. Like the other recent models, interchangeable barrels, 41/2 and 63/4 inches, were available. 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