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High Standard HD Military
I picked this one up recently. The shop owner advises it came to him in this plastic storage bag. A widow brought it in and sold it to the shop, so don't know if her husband bought them together or later put them together. So, I'm trying to see if there's a HS guy or gal out there that can shed some light on the gun/bag combination. The serial number of the gun is 230101 which I believe makes it a 1972 gun.
Anyone have any idea what this bag is, and what it might be worth? TIA
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I have owned many HI- Standards. Have only bought 5or 6 new.
Since 60's, never saw a HI -Standard come in plastic case. The
HD Military was the pistol that got me tinkering with a few. I am
not a expert but I think HD-Military went out of production way
before 72. I have a 4" & 6". Your pistol appears to be in very
nice condition. The only American made gun in production today
the S&W 41, remains of the top of the line target 22s.
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this is one that was issued in WWII to put .45s in to protect them from salt water during a landing/invasion. this was given to me by a WWII army veteran who went ashore at Omaha beach on D-Day plus 2 as a BAR gunner. lee
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Very nice HD Military. FYI, they were only manufactured from 1945 to 1950.
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Agree with others, i.e. the bag and the pistol don't relate to each other. The bag is a US issue from WWII and the pistol is post-war commercial.
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That's a pretty nice looking HD Military. Serial # 230101 dates to 1947. As others have mentioned, that case is commonly known as an "invasion case". One thing to be aware of is that they were not designed for High Velocity ammo. They can cause cracks in the frame. It should be a very accurate shooter with any target or standard velocity ammo.
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I think the High Standards of that era are second only to the Colt Woodsman.
I only shoot standard velocity ammo in mine, but I use only standard velocity in all my 22's.
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Originally Posted by Walter Rego
That's a pretty nice looking HD Military. Serial # 230101 dates to 1947. As others have mentioned, that case is commonly known as an "invasion case". One thing to be aware of is that they were not designed for High Velocity ammo. They can cause cracks in the frame. It should be a very accurate shooter with any target or standard velocity ammo.
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Where can I go to look up serial number data for these guns. Apparently I misread the date on the information I found. Thanks for all the responses. I didn't think they belonged together, but thought I'd better ask the experts! 
Does anyone have any idea what one of these bags are worth? Just curious............... 
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This a thread on one that I purchased a couple of months ago. Mine is NIB and I paid $600 for it. Also as you'll see I have the correct box for mine. HD Military Pricing Question - RimfireCentral.com Forums
By the way you have a nice pistol there. Enjoy it.
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Originally Posted by Lee Barner
this is one that was issued in WWII to put .45s in to protect them from salt water during a landing/invasion. this was given to me by a WWII army veteran who went ashore at Omaha beach on D-Day plus 2 as a BAR gunner. lee
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They look very similar. Maybe mine is from a later time period, Korea, Viet Nam? Can you post a pic of the opposite side? Thanks!
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They look very similar. Maybe mine is from a later time period, Korea, Viet Nam?
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While they do look similar...The reason isn't yours was from a different time period...It's just there were two different styles...One for Revolvers as well as one for the .45 Automatics...Yours being one for a Revolver that tapers down into a much Slimmer Nose!!
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Ken, did masterpiece answer your question about the difference in the bags? if not I can take another picture for you. lee
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Yes, and thanks Masterpiece. I was just curious what kind of closure yours had on the other side. It appears with mine, the gun is inserted, excess bag is rolled or folded and then the little strap with the snap is fastened. Tomorrow, I will try one of my Victories in it and take some pics.
I'd still like to get some idea what one of these little bags is worth.
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I'd still like to get some idea what one of these little bags is worth.
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As far as your assumption as to how these were closed once the Revolver is inserted...You're Spot On!!
Also sorry I didn't address the value issue earlier...Must've slipped my aging mind...Ha!!~Ha!!
I believe most any variation present day...In Un-Issued Condition...Are somewhere in the $20-$25 Range...Possibly a bit more for the Revolver Style like yours!! Reason being...Those specifically designed for the Revolvers (S&W's or Colt's) seem to be a bit harder to come by...Just My Opinion!! Hope this helps!!
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Where can I go to look up serial number data for these guns. Apparently I misread the date on the information I found. Thanks for all the responses. I didn't think they belonged together, but thought I'd better ask the experts!
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I got the serial number from Charles E. Petty's excellent book High Standard Automatic Pistols 1932-1950. I can remember those invasion cases being offered in ads in Shotgun News some years ago, maybe it was SARCO, Numrich or one of the big surplus parts suppliers. They were only a few dollars each at the time.
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In spite of being advisable to shoot only SV rounds on guns such as this, frame cracks on the HD Military are rare,according to Mr. John Stimson.
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I have a HDM, have seen and shot several others.
None as nice as yours!
That is an exceptional piece!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walter Rego
That's a pretty nice looking HD Military. Serial # 230101 dates to 1947. As others have mentioned, that case is commonly known as an "invasion case". One thing to be aware of is that they were not designed for High Velocity ammo. They can cause cracks in the frame. It should be a very accurate shooter with any target or standard velocity ammo.
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230,101 shipped as a catalog number 9050 on 1/8/1948 to account number 4100 on invoice number 167.
The design sereis is not known for frame cracks.
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