Hi standard model b history book

High standard was founded in 1926 in hamden, connecticut, and is a well known manufacturer of pistols, rifles, and shotguns shop today. High standard early sportking fliteking fieldking supermatic olympic. The serial number is not listed in high standards books and it has commonly been. Its just like an owners manual with a little history and different models.

The presently named high standard manufacturing corporation, of hamden, conn. The primary source for information about early high standard automatic pistols is charles e. The company name is spelled as high standard but on some models, histandard is engraved on the slide. A quick video i created to show how to disassemble and assemble the slide on a hi standard. This rather successful model was the offspring of the hartford arms. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks.

High standard shut down and went out of business in 2018. With the serial number that you provided,your ruger standard model single six revolver was made in 1960. High standard model b high standard model b us high standard model c high standard model a. From citation to supermatic, all of the production models and specials made from. Wolff recoil spring high standard early models a b hb c d. High standard trophy semi automatic pistol nra museums. What year was the ruger 22 cal standard pistol made with serial xxx. High standard started production of their first automatic during the depression. You will sometimes see high standard spelled as histandard. Original high standard hammerless model, which looked very similar to the hartford arms gun produced by the factory they had acquired. The author leads you via pictures and text through the history of the pistols and discusses quality, collectability and his love of these guns.

This is more for the serial number look up person to know the year made. If you have questions feel free to send us a message. Get the best deals on hi standard magazine when you shop the. Most of the early guns were serial numbered and entered into the shipping books, although there were some missed numbers and blanks in the records. This book is a must have for collectors of hi standard pistols. The shell stop arm and lifter have light finish wear from use.

Starting with their model a and model b designs they offered their new. I will provide a brief account of the early guns, leading up to the g. High standard series 102 thru 107, pushbutton takedown, sharpshooter, sport king. For questions about high standard products, use the. New haven, connecticut 19321945 hamden, connecticut 19461977 east hartford, connecticut 19771984. The little button on top of the slide is very important. Only factory or high quality aftermarket, no junk magazines here. The model s is a nonproduction model made from 1939 to 1940. Gun parts for high standard for sale in stock ebay. Wolff recoil spring high standard early models a, b, hb, c, d, hd military, e, dura matic, m100, m010, and lever takedown. Histandard model hb firearms assembly bev fitchetts. High standard auto pistols expandcollapse all categories with a huge selection of high standard pistol parts for sale, including those for popular models like the a and d, numrich should be your only stop for these parts and accessories. During world war ii, the hi standard model b was used to train troops, eventually obtaining military markings, making it the model b us. Service pack 1 each of the factory standard springs.

High standard is a registered trade mark of high standard mfg. The history of the company is also well detailed by mr. If you have a standard model automatic mark i pistol,it was made in 1957. Learn pricing and values for these high standard firearms. The hartford arms model 1925 target pistol eventually became the high standard model b. This is a very interesting and useful book for hi standard collectors and owners. High standard military grip 22 caliber 10 round magazine stainless steel. High standard guns of wwii small arms defense journal. Hi standard serial numbers by hi standard location by saltydog452 on sun oct 28, 2018 8. New and used original factory, hard to find and hi cap.

Magazine for high standard model b bus hb gb clip mag 22 lr 10 rd. You will sometimes see high standard spelled as hi standard. Initially the military used the model b for a machine gun subcaliber firing device. I know these are great shooters and very accurate as i have shot this model many times in the past, so i know its worth the time and energy. The hartford arms 1925 automatic became the model b, and it was the first gun produced by high standard. A high standard researchers data about the connecticut based high standard company and its products including copies of memorabilia and manuals over the years 19321984. My brother had it after dads passing, and he passed in 2008.

Although the firm would eventually produce a full line of rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers, high standard is best known as a manufacturer of quality. High standard hd 22 pistol is more a throwback than an antique but it is still highly sought after today. High standard purchased the hartford arms company in 1932. When the united states entered world war ii, its standard sidearm was the m1911a1. H stands for hammer, incidentally, and the exposed hammer makes these models a rarity among. Hi standard pistols and revolvers 19511984 spacek, james on.

Not only has high standard produced a wide variety of guns, they have kept pace with the times and demands of shooters and handgun lovers. Bobs gun shop, millions of gun parts, hi standard pistol grips, hi standard pistol magazines, hi standard pistol clips, hi standard obsolete pistol parts, hi standard obsolete shotgudn parts, hi standard pistol springs, hi standard gun stocks, hi standard shotgun parts, hi sandard gun sprigns, hi standard shotgun stocks, hi standard gun spring ktis, hi standard rifle. Based on the high standard hd model target pistol, it was adopted by the office of strategic services oss during world war ii. Books and videos 1 condition factory new 16 used unknown grade 11. The earliest high standard pistol was marketed under the name of the model b. Dance as he tells of his love affair with his collection of. I was sorting through some photos today and thought id post this one. Select whether your firearm is a handgun or a long gun and choose the appropriate link to be directed to look up tool. I got the agi video on high standard and right now my frame is. Original models included the smallframe hammerless model b and model c, which featured small grips and fixed sights. There is a manual thumb safety lever located on the left side of the receiver and behind the grip panel. Pettys 1976 book, high standard automatic pistols, 19321950, which however can be supplemented by several recent online articles. It provides a wealth of information on the various models that fall into this time range of manufacture. The holster is not us marked but the pistol fits nicely.

H stands for hammer, incidentally, and the exposed hammer makes these models a rarity. Once there simply search for the date your firearm was created by typing in the serial number in the box. Go to the ruger website, customer service, historical data, pistol, find your model, and there is a serial number year of production list. The company was founded in hamden, connecticut in 1926 as a supplier to the numerous firearms companies in the connecticut valley. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. High standard firearms was an american manufacturer of firearms, based in houston, texas. This is the definitive book for high standard collectors. New listingvintage high standard model b magazine 10 rd. This high standard model b was manufactured in 1940. Swebelius continued working for winchester until 1939, when high. High standard was founded in 1926, but didnt start producing pistols in earnest until 1932. When i first came across this particular hi standard model b, it was in sorry. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. The high standard hdm is a semiautomatic pistol equipped with an integral suppressor.