High Standards anyone?

[Faulkner]

My dad bought this Double-Nine for $25 in 1969. There is no telling how many barnyard varmits and fishing hole reptiles this one has disposed of.

 

[Mike1957]

An SH model Hi-Standard Victor.

 

[hberttmank]

Yep, I've got a couple. Lots of rounds thru this pair over the last 30 years.

 

[TAROMAN]

I shot them in the Army. Supermatic Citation 107 Military, IIRC. More accurate than any of us could shoot.
Never cared for the thumbrest stocks nor the "toe" mag release.
Actually have one that's been sitting in my office for months. Belongs to a "friend of a friend". Was dropped off for my consideration. Made an offer that he did not accept, but the guy seems to have disappeared. So here they sit.
Beginning to wonder if there's an "adverse possession" rule that applies to guns!

 

[reddogge]

My two HD Militaries in two barrel lengths.

A WW2 military Model B.

 

[sqhead]

I just picked up a high sierra,both cyl.,and presentation box,it's in minty cond.I hav'nt shot it yet,not sure i will.It must be the early one because it has no name on the octagon barrel. I thought it should say "the gun" or "high sierra"....not sure which one would be the most sought after or what they are worth.It's big on the cool factor and I like 22's.

 

[BubbaBlades]

The High Standard on the left of the picture is my deep cover gun, the High Standard on the right is for target work.

Mark

 

[hsguy]

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.

Feralmerril, there have been reports of HS being prone to frame cracking at the rear top of the magazine well due to the use of high velocity ammo. It is also recommended to change the spring in the slide every few thousand rounds. I only use standard velocity ammo in my guns and have changed out the springs especially if I buy a used gun. I think it wise to remove the slide and check the frame on any used HS before purchase.

 

[geoff40]

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...

How about posting a picture of it? C'mon....

 

[Kevin G]

Pure dumb luck when I got this mod 103 Supermatic Tournament quite a while ago. The left-handed grips caught my attention, had shot a HS in my youth and was aware they were good. What a pleasant surprise when I got to a shooting level and I could appreciate just how good this pistol is. Took a while coming to terms w/smooth ammo feeding and finding extra mags. Feel free to contact me if you'd like my ammo feed solution.
Funny thing I've noticed. Many .22 target pistol owners will not conserve words to praise their choice. HS owners however, tend to quietly mention what they have, often without further comment. I look at the person when this happens, often I'll see a slight smile and a twinkle in the eye.
"For those that are no explaination is needed, for those that aren't no explaination is sufficient."
Kevin

 

[forindooruseonly]

I'll throw one of mine into the mix. A High Standard Model B from 1937. I don't have pictures of the others, but I've got a Victor, a Supermatic Trophy and a derringer as well.

 

[Mickey D]

I only have one High Standard. Early '60s D-100, like new.

 

[-db-]

Are the grips on some of these .22 semi-autos real Ropers? I find a lot of conflicting information via Google. Some claim Gagne indeed carved grips for High Standards while others state that those some call Ropers were actually factory "Roper-like" copies. I have a set that look almost exactly like those on fat tom's GE Deluxe but fitted for an HD Military (no lever cutout on left side) and I'm curious as to how I should describe them and their value.

 

[fat tom]

Yep,they are Ropers. I also have an exposed-hammer HD Military with them.
f.t.

 

[thepianolist]

Three Favorites

102 10" Citation, cracked frame fixed and tuned by Bob Shea

102 8" Citation, custom grips with ivory medallion by Bob Leskovec, tuned by Bob Shea

The Victor first year production with 4 1/2" barrel and steel rib, tuned by Bob Shea

Bryant

 

[cussedemgun]

High staqndards anyone?

Why of course, my standards are the highest of my graduating class

Well, even if there were only 3 of us that were releas - - er, I mean graduated that year from reform school.

 

[boatme99]

Actually, my standards are fairly low.


Very nice guns, though.

 

[mike from st pete]

SuperMatic Citation

I sold this one a while back Mod 107 Hamden made. Nice shooting pistol in 95% at least.
I thought a collector would get better use from this as I'm not into collecting, just shooting.
Now I'm looking for a semi-auto rimfire pistol that I can shoot all speed 22lr thru. Seeing as the stuff is too hard to find around here, for a reasonable price.

 

[Jeff423]

Victor - 3 barrels

Here is a picture of mine. Model 107
The bottom 2 barrels and gun are Hamden. They are steel ribbed 4" and 5.5"
The barrel on the gun is E. Hartford.

Jeff

 

[Biker Bill]

Here's my one and only, a Victor. Very accurate (when you can find .22 LR that is )

Bill