Supermatic model-This model and the Olympic (third type) are alike except that this is chambered for the .22 L.R. Reportedly, after some start-up issues, a High Standard company ("re-born" in Texas) is now making some good High Standard pistols again. Rigarmi Brescia - Firearms identification; High Standard Pistols - Firearms identification; Galesi pistols - Firearms identification; Franz Stock Pistol - Firearms identification . There are two companies. The G series marked the introduction of a new type of disassembly. at a bankruptcy sale. Also, no autoloader by any manufacturer can be considered to be so perfectly designed and manufactured that it will perform its basic function of feeding, firing, and ejecting 100% of the time. Also, different types of thumb safety and magazine release are used and the grip pattern is new. It comes with two 4.5" blued steel barrels. Numerous other models followed. This High Standard .22-cal. In 1947 High Standard produced the first of a new series of pistols, known as the G series. Will make a g, High Standard Model 107 Military Supermatic Tournament semiautomatic rimfire pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Carefully slide the barrel off the frame of the revolver. Standard Mfg. You will find the sale page for this pistol if you click here. Ordnance Department. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. B-US & USA MODEL HD Ordnance booklets. D was like Mod. Prices for a High Standard range from $250 to $1,000, all depending on the exact model and the condition of the pistol. High Standard, Military Contract, U.S. Style: 13591. HIGH STANDARD All Models :: Gun Values by Gun Digest Back H HIGH STANDARD Locations: New Haven, Connecticut 1932-1945 Hamden, Connecticut 1946-1977 East Hartford, Connecticut 1977-1984 See High Standard Manufacturing Co., Houston, TX at the end of this section. Improvement in the sights, trigger, and arrangement of hammer and sear are also claimed. Has two-piece walnut square-butt grips, ramp front and adjustable rear sights. 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 Both the Olympic and Supermatic were especially designed for expert target shooting. They had fixed sights and hard rubber grip pieces. In 1959 there was a radical change made in the Supermatics. The early Model A, however, was provided with an adjustable rear sight and some dimensions were changed slightly. Can someone tell me the difference between the Supermatic Citation models 106 and 107? Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. caliber model was introduced in 1950. This model is made with an aluminum slide and requires low veloctiy target ammo, not high velocity. Jon Branch is the founder and senior editor of Revivaler and has written a significant number of articles for various publications including official Buying Guides for eBay, classic car articles for Hagerty, magazine articles for both the Australian Shooters Journal and the Australian Shooter, and hes a long time contributor to Silodrome. This model was the outcome of a war-developed model which will be mentioned later. H-B. H-DM (or H-D Military Model). That being said the High Standard pistols generally have a good reputation for build quality and as pistols that are superbly accurate. NOTE: Add $25 premium for nickel; $25 premium for adjustable sights. 1 year . A 9-shot single-/double-action revolver, with swing-out cylinder for .22 Short, Long or LR cartridges. A (essentially the Hartford) it appears that another Mod. As noted above, its manufacture ceased in 1951. At that time the firm had three employees. "High Standard Olympic Pistol .22 Short (PR57475), High Standard Dura-Matic M-101 .22LR 6.5"bbl Pistol MFG 1956, High Standard Model B .22LR 4.5"bbl Blue Pistol w/10rd Mag, High Standard Supermatic Citation~.22 Long Rifle, Mint Boxed High Standard H-D Military 4 1/2. A. Mod. It was my fathers gun and I remember holding it with great fascination and awe. Mod. He has studied the Japanese sword arts and has a long history of involvement in the shooting sports, which has included authoring submissions to government on various firearms related issues and assisting in the design and establishment of shooting ranges. Like the Olympic it had a built-in stabilizer (muzzle brake) and adjustable balancing weights. In Stock. In excellent condition; 98% of blue present. This can be seen in the diagram above as part #10942. I am not sure that you have a 106 or 107. I am sellin, USED GOOD CONDITION HIGH STANDARD 103 SPORT KING .22 LR -- 6.75" & 4.5" BARRELS.-- BLK PLASTIC GRIPS -- 3 -10 RND MAG HAS FACTORY BOX THE IS A MARK ON THE LE, This is a High Standard DM-101 22 Magnum. cartridge, has a magazine capacity of 10, checkered plastic thumb rest grip and fixed sights. During the first part of World War II the company was engaged in the manufacture of machine gun barrels for the British and later for the U.S. H-D was the same as Mod. Prices for a High Standard range from $250 to $1,000, all depending on the exact model and the condition of the pistol. They didn't design their first revolver, the Sentinel, until 1955, probably at the behest of Sears, which was a large shareholder in the company.The Double-Nine, a double-action nine shot Western style revolver, first appeared in 1958. Under the designation H-DM or H-D Military Model it was made from 1946 to 1951. Re: High Standard Model Identification by Jack H 9/17/2016, 1:40 pm Come to think of it, I believe all 106 should be marked 106. cartridge, has a magazine capacity of 10, checkered plastic thumb rest grip and fixed sights. The Supermatic Trophy and the Supermatic Citation are basically alike, but the former is a de luxe model and far more expensive. G-E but had a light alloy slide and was chambered for the .22 Short cartridge instead of the L.R. It was originally produced in 1950. Like the other recent models, interchangeable barrels, 41/2 and 63/4 inches, were available. I have owned several CT. made High Standard pistols and revolvers, and their accuracy beats any other brand Ive ever fired. By 1954 it was provided with a new positive lock safety and could be had with either a steel or a forged aluminum frame. A variation of the Mod. Write down your memories of your guns, he wrote. 1972 72C prefix before Ser. As noted above, its manufacture ceased in 1951. SUPERMATIC TROPHY, SUPERMATICCITATION, SUPERMATIC TOURNAMENT, OLYMPICISU, VICTOR, SUPERMATIC TROPHY, SUPERMATICCITATION, CITATIONII, VICTOR, SPORTKING, SHARPSHOOTER, 10-X. Marked New Haven Conn. 6 3/4" barrel. Now I don't want to leave the impression that if you purchase a Hi-Standard Military, you can expect complete alibi-free shooting. Excellent condition. G-E but had a light alloy slide and was chambered for the .22 Short cartridge instead of the L.R. Check for a serial number on the pistol. Mod. The last two locations were Hamden, CT and then East Hartford, CT. In 1943 the firm developed and produced a .22 caliber automatic pistol for military training, and this was given the designation Mod. High Standard had several locations over its history where pistols were manufactured. It uses the .22 L.R. Some have no problem at all and other may need the shimming. High Standard Supermatic Trophy 22 LR top collector! Duramatic model-This is a lower-priced model, intended for general use, which was introduced in 1954. Semi auto rimfire pistol, comes with one mag. The last guns TX Hi Std's Alan Aronstein produced (as-cast stainless frames, blued slides) are excellent guns. Also, different types of thumb safety and magazine release are used and the grip pattern is new. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it. Probably built in 1949, the High Standard pistols were a standard of accuracy and reliability. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. High Standard Model 106 Military Supermatic Citation collector! automatics, and if they are rifling them the same way, they should be as accurate as the CT. versions. Deduct $15 for early models without spring return ejector. You will sometimes see High Standard spelled as Hi-Standard. 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. Sentinel snub 2.375" barrel model had bobbed hammer from its introduction until 1960. It will make a find addition to your, SOLD, PENDING RECEIPT OF PAYMENT..This Military Contract Hamden Conn. made Model 103 Supermatic Tournament High Standard pistol remains in Excellent condition after military service. The High-Standard .22 pistols have always been known to be of high quality and very accu, 22lr, serial number 3265XX. 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.. 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 model is not in the 1958 advertising and presumably has been dropped. Both of those pistols are clearly marked on the right side. The High Standard 22 made in CT was highly accurate and almost error-proof, unless the ammunition was bad. other European countries), most U.S. manufacturers voluntarily proof their firearms with a specifed style of proofmark (i.e. This pistol was designated Mod. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. The external hammer versions are designated by the use of the letter H before the model letter used for the hammerless model. 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With the 63/4-inch barrel the total weight was 42 ounces as against 36 ounces for Mod. B was produced in smooth bore, especially designed for .22 Short shot cartridges. $695.00 Compare HIGH STANDARD SPORT KING PISTOL - D34103 The Olympic Citation was made chambered for the .22 Short cartridge and featured a special barrel fitted with movable weights and a muzzle brake to minimize muzzle flip. 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. Amongst collectors and enthusiasts the Hamden made pistols are more highly prized and have a reputation for excellence in manufacture. H-A. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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Interchangeable barrels, 41/2 and 61/2 inches in length, may be used. 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. At that time the firm had three employees. This pistol has a 5 inch round barrel and is serial number #ML57376. This will provide you with information about the company's history and any other pistols they made during the same time period. Im not sure you can find a nicer one! The downside of this is that the slide is slightly more awkward to cycle, but on a target pistol this is not the most important issue; accuracy is. This model had no official designation as Mod. It had fixed sights and the customary 10-round magazine. This model was introduced as a general purpose, low-cost model. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. The early Model B was a replica of the Hartford. 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