High Standards anyone?
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feralmerril
Absent Comrade
Somewhere I have read not to shoot hi speed ammo in the older HDM`s etc as they werent built for them. I have before I read that with no bad effect.
I picked up this WWII era Model B a couple of years ago. It was a consolation prize for my failure to grab a Colt Woodsman that got too pricy for me in that particular auction. Later I found an even nicer Woodsman at a lower price, but in the interim the Model B grew on me and now has my direct (rather than secondary) respect.
Sometimes I think I'd like to have a Supermatic, but so far yearning and availability have not both been present at the same time.
A Double-Nine was my first revolver, too. I let it get away several years ago. Just another bad decision that trained me to make better decisions in the years since then.
Sometimes I think I'd like to have a Supermatic, but so far yearning and availability have not both been present at the same time.
A Double-Nine was my first revolver, too. I let it get away several years ago. Just another bad decision that trained me to make better decisions in the years since then.
I have a few and they are among the most accurate,and under-rated, target pistols around. Show 'em if you got'em! This is a GE Deluxe from the 1930's complete with Roper grips which came standard with this model.
f.t.
FT, I had about 70 High Standard's in my collection before I broke it up. The G series guns were made after WWII until 1950. They were the first to have the interchangable barrels. The G sereis have the 'lever' take down, the next series have a small button, then the large button.
The G series included the Mod GB, GD, GE & GO. The GE & GO were the top of tbe line gun of this series. The GE is .22 Long Rifle, the GO 'Olympic' is in .22 Short. Your Mod GE is an excellent gun (as are all of the Hamden guns) & Mod GE & GO guns bring a large premium. Both are rarly encountered, especially the GO Olympic. Exc. Condition Mod GE's Will bring in the $1200. range to a serious collector, more if in the orig.box. Congratulations on owning one of the best .22 autos made. If you miss your shot while shooting a High Standard (Hamden or New Haven) it is seldom ever the guns fault. Art
Under-rated? Probably not by anyone who knows anything about bullseye shooting in the fifties and sixties.
Maddmax
US Veteran
Dave b,
Could you give me a "short" history on your first (top) HS in the photo. It's the closest (if not almost exact model), I've seen to matching mine. I lost all my info years ago in what could be considered a fire. I "think" the model I have had something to do with a newer/ better break down knob/button in frount of the trigger guard.
Thanks for any help.
Which Model High Standard, stands the closet to the S&W Model 41???
New HS vr. used?
New S&W 41 vr. used?
I have been wanting a 10 round target 22lr pistol.
I will not be shooting competitions, excext for bragging rights.
The HS bough new and used are priced less. Many brag about the model 41.
Some of the HS 10x series prices are close to the S&W 41.
If you were going to try out a 22lr target pistol what would you buy???
HS
S&W
Ruger
Baretta
ETC???
Price does matter to me.
Guy22
I
New HS vr. used?
New S&W 41 vr. used?
I have been wanting a 10 round target 22lr pistol.
I will not be shooting competitions, excext for bragging rights.
The HS bough new and used are priced less. Many brag about the model 41.
Some of the HS 10x series prices are close to the S&W 41.
If you were going to try out a 22lr target pistol what would you buy???
HS
S&W
Ruger
Baretta
ETC???
Price does matter to me.
Guy22
I
Max, the Victor in the pic I bought new in about 1982 + 0r - a year or so. It has a 5.5" bbl. If I recall it's a 106 series gun. It's a really great target pistol. It was on par with a S&W 41 at the time. A little different feel to the grip. I have heard on the internet that hi-velocity ammo might crack the frame, especially on older guns with weaker springs. I use CCI std vel in all of my High Standards. Go to rimfire central.com for lots of info.
sipowicz
Member
I have extremely low standards but I like this thread anyway.
We used High Standards when I shot on the NROTC pistol team in college Wish I could remember which model they were... for some reason "303" sticks in my mind but that doesn't seem to match up with anything.
Have a few different model B's to hold me over for now.
Have a few different model B's to hold me over for now.
One of these taught me to shoot pistol. It cost $75; I saved for it during a summer job and shot it on a college pistol team and in the Army. I traded it in on a S&W 41 in the early 1960s. I still have the 41. Finally found a High Standard like mine at a local gun show. It's a keeper.
The Supermatic model before this is even scarcer: it's the same model gun but with no muzzle brake. There is a checkered sight rib on top of the barrel. It seems to be even higher in quality. I shot one for a while, someone else's that he let me shoot. I'd never seen another one until I saw one at a Dallas gun show a couple of years ago. He didnt' know what he had. I should have bought it, but I enlightened him, instead.
The Supermatic model before this is even scarcer: it's the same model gun but with no muzzle brake. There is a checkered sight rib on top of the barrel. It seems to be even higher in quality. I shot one for a while, someone else's that he let me shoot. I'd never seen another one until I saw one at a Dallas gun show a couple of years ago. He didnt' know what he had. I should have bought it, but I enlightened him, instead.
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MKT
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I only have one High Standard, an early twin lever "B" Model.
It is a great shooter, groups about 3" high and right at 50 yards.
It is a great shooter, groups about 3" high and right at 50 yards.
Thuer
Member
I sold a Victor to a non believer. ( In the time I helped out to sell the inventory of a gunstore) The price was right. The buyer phoned me afterwarts. He told me he didn't have such accurate pistol before.
Hi-standard it is real old fashion quality.
Hi-standard it is real old fashion quality.
High Standard made some great guns. Here are some of mine that I particularly like:
First, a U.S.A. H-D; High Standard made these for the armed forces during WWII:
Next an H-D Military, made after the war for the civilian market:
Here's a slant-grip Supermatic Citation with a 6-inch barrel, in its original box with accessories:
This is another slant-grip Supermatic Citation with an 8-inch barrel:
And here's another target gun, a D-101 Derringer - only good for targets that are very close...
John
First, a U.S.A. H-D; High Standard made these for the armed forces during WWII:
Next an H-D Military, made after the war for the civilian market:
Here's a slant-grip Supermatic Citation with a 6-inch barrel, in its original box with accessories:
This is another slant-grip Supermatic Citation with an 8-inch barrel:
And here's another target gun, a D-101 Derringer - only good for targets that are very close...
John
I have a 4 1/2 in HDM that I think may well be unfired. Have never seen one in this condition. No box or papers, however. I have not shot it because I fear to do so...it is absolutely beautiful. Will likely sell it pretty soon...
Maddmax
US Veteran
Thanks for the info Dave b. Mine is a tack driver and will shoot "almost" anything I feed it. Shoots CCI the best,so I've always stuck with those rounds. It's got me a few trophies over the years and it's a keeper for sure.
bushmaster1313
Member
If things got ugly, the High Standard 18-7 Flite King Riot would be my go to gun:
bushmaster1313
Member
I sold the light colored one, but the dark one is a keeper for now.
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