Hi standard model b history book

I will provide a brief account of the early guns, leading up to the g. The model b is a selfloading, recoil operated, semiautomatic pistol that is chambered for the. High standard early sportking fliteking fieldking supermatic olympic. 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. New haven, connecticut 19321945 hamden, connecticut 19461977 east hartford, connecticut 19771984. High standard firearms was an american manufacturer of firearms, based in houston, texas. High standard manufacturing company news newspapers books scholar jstor. 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.

You will sometimes see high standard spelled as hi standard. This high standard model b was manufactured in 1940. If you have questions feel free to send us a message. The little button on top of the slide is very important. This book is a must have for collectors of hi standard pistols. High standard was founded in 1926, but didnt start producing pistols in earnest until 1932. High standard made over 2,500 usa model hd ms pistols during the war. I got the agi video on high standard and right now my frame is.

Once there simply search for the date your firearm was created by typing in the serial number in the box. New and used original factory, hard to find and hi cap. The history of the company is also well detailed by mr. The shell stop arm and lifter have light finish wear from use. This rather successful model was the offspring of the hartford arms. Dance as he tells of his love affair with his collection of. Swebelius continued working for winchester until 1939, when high. The holster is not us marked but the pistol fits nicely. My brother had it after dads passing, and he passed in 2008. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks.

Its just like an owners manual with a little history and different models. H stands for hammer, incidentally, and the exposed hammer makes these models a rarity. 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. The author leads you via pictures and text through the history of the pistols and discusses quality, collectability and his love of these guns. Wolff recoil spring high standard early models a b hb c d. Hi standard pistols and revolvers 19511984 spacek, james on.

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 is the definitive book for high standard collectors. A quick video i created to show how to disassemble and assemble the slide on a hi standard. 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. This is a very interesting and useful book for hi standard collectors and owners. Hb 1st, hb 2nd, ha, hd, he, usa model hd, hd military. Based on the high standard hd model target pistol, it was adopted by the office of strategic services oss during world war ii.

The company name is spelled as high standard but on some models, histandard is engraved on the slide. It provides a wealth of information on the various models that fall into this time range of manufacture. From citation to supermatic, all of the production models and specials made from. Gun manufactuers and manuals for vintage and modern guns. Pettys 1976 book, high standard automatic pistols, 19321950, which however can be supplemented by several recent online articles. High standard trophy semi automatic pistol nra museums. High standard assembled and delivered 2,620 pistols to the war.

High standard model b high standard model b us high standard model c high standard model a. The high standard hdm is a semiautomatic pistol equipped with an integral suppressor. You will sometimes see high standard spelled as histandard. Select whether your firearm is a handgun or a long gun and choose the appropriate link to be directed to look up tool. High standard hd 22 pistol is more a throwback than an antique but it is still highly sought after today. There is a manual thumb safety lever located on the left side of the receiver and behind the grip panel. Original models included the smallframe hammerless model b and model c, which featured small grips and fixed sights. Magazine for high standard model b bus hb gb clip mag 22 lr 10 rd. High standard is a registered trade mark of high standard mfg. High standard started production of their first automatic during the depression. High standard series 102 thru 107, pushbutton takedown, sharpshooter, sport king. High standard purchased the hartford arms company in 1932. High standard military grip 22 caliber 10 round magazine stainless steel.

For questions about high standard products, use the. Original high standard hammerless model, which looked very similar to the hartford arms gun produced by the factory they had acquired. The serial number is not listed in high standards books and it has commonly been. The model s is a nonproduction model made from 1939 to 1940. Swebilius and three other men began the manufacture of gun barrel drills.

What year was the ruger 22 cal standard pistol made with serial xxx. Wolff recoil spring high standard early models a, b, hb, c, d, hd military, e, dura matic, m100, m010, and lever takedown. Service pack 1 each of the factory standard springs. High standard guns of wwii small arms defense journal. With the serial number that you provided,your ruger standard model single six revolver was made in 1960.

The presently named high standard manufacturing corporation, of hamden, conn. Go to the ruger website, customer service, historical data, pistol, find your model, and there is a serial number year of production list. High standard was founded in 1926 in hamden, connecticut, and is a well known manufacturer of pistols, rifles, and shotguns shop today. New listingvintage high standard model b magazine 10 rd. The primary source for information about early high standard automatic pistols is charles e. High standard also produced the ha, hb, hd, and he exposed hammer guns based on earlier. High standard model 10b semi automatic tactical shotgun. Books and videos 1 condition factory new 16 used unknown grade 11.

High standard shut down and went out of business in 2018. The company was founded in hamden, connecticut in 1926 as a supplier to the numerous firearms companies in the connecticut valley. Get the best deals on hi standard magazine when you shop the. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. When i first came across this particular hi standard model b, it was in sorry. High standard hi standard model hb semiauto pistol in very good condition with 634 barrel. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. Initially the military used the model b for a machine gun subcaliber firing device. When the united states entered world war ii, its standard sidearm was the m1911a1.

Learn pricing and values for these high standard firearms. 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. Gun parts for high standard for sale in stock ebay. The earliest high standard pistol was marketed under the name of the model b. The hartford arms model 1925 target pistol eventually became the high standard model b.

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. I was sorting through some photos today and thought id post this one. Only factory or high quality aftermarket, no junk magazines here. H stands for hammer, incidentally, and the exposed hammer makes these models a rarity among.