This book is a must have for collectors of hi standard pistols. High standard firearms began producing guns in the early 20th century. Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, 6th. This dramatic l oss of business nearly 60 percent of high standards business at that time forced high standard to downsize while, at the same time, carrying more inventory than before. Thirteen years later, in 1945, high standard introduced the hd military. Numrich gun parts has a wide selection of high standard hb pistol parts and accessories and has been providing parts like these to the shooting community since 1950. High standard auto pistols hb looking for high standard hb pistol parts so that you can complete your repair or restoration project. The dance book on high standard pistols is informative but real collectors say that it contains some incorrect info too. Western style w100, w101, w102, w103, w104, w105, w106.
High standard firearms was an american manufacturer of firearms, based in houston, texas. The author leads you via pictures and text through the history of the pistols and discusses quality, collectability. High standard rj38 revolver argentina dan wesson clone 2001 production 6 shot full lug reduced. The presently named high standard manufacturing corporation, of hamden, conn. High standard the firearms forum the buying, selling or. High standard flite king shotgun series internet movie. Firearms history and the technology of gun violence.
High standard revolvers for sale guns international. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. High standard shut down and went out of business in 2018. Historical articles provide a look at the role played by firearms in our country and around the world.
We include the fiala, hartford arms and schall firearms as part of our group. Founded in connecticut in 1926, high standard originally provided deep. The company was originally founded in hamden, connecticut in 1926 as a supplier to the numerous firearms companies in the connecticut valley. Dance as he tells of his love affair with his collection of these pistols. The high standard flite king shotgun series was manufactured in the sixties and early seventies. Daisy air rifles were heavily advertised in the comic books of my childhood, although i could never convince my parents to purchase one for use within town. High standard introduced their sentinel revolver line in 1955, probably at the request of sears roebuck, which was a major customer and owned quite a bit of high standard stock. Hi standard pistols and revolvers 19511984 spacek, james on.
High stadanrd did not use that style box with teh hdmilitary. By the 1960s you now had smith and wesson with their great model 41. High standard made some modifications to diehms model 1925 and named it the histandard model b. Hi standard model hb 22lr 4 12 inch barrel, unique external hammer, 1940 mfg, mint condition rubber grips bluing excellent part o for sale by legendary guns on gunsamerica 969649443. High standard a collectors guide to the hamden hartford. But high standard s quality control began to slip and later models built by 3rd party manufacturers began to suffer from parts and metallurgy failures in the field. We provide original gun parts, collectible firearms, and related merchandise with integrity, quality, and service, which are the strengths of our business. High standard guns for sale guns for sale high standard. The browning hipower pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. You will sometimes see high standard spelled as histandard. The high standard collectors association was founded in 1991 to promote friendship and communication among the those interested in the collection, research, preservation and use of high standard firearms, memorabilia and accessories.
The standard rifle of the union army of the civil war was the 1861 springfield. This book is a must for anyone interested in high standard pistols or revolvers. High standard series 102 thru 107, pushbutton takedown, sharpshooter, sport king, military series supermatic tournament, supermatic citation, supermatic trophy, olympic, victor. 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. The company was founded in hamden, connecticut in 1926 as a supplier to the numerous firearms companies in the connecticut valley. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. Dance as he tells of his love affair with his collection of. Model hd there were no government contracts for the hd military model. The serial number is in the range of an early post war gun so it is not likely that it is the model made for military training which would be marked u. High standard firearms in the golden age of firearms.
The digital book includes the infamous and very extensive catalog and. High standard supermatic tournament model 107 military 1968 production like. Hand guns hi standard page 1 united states simpson ltd. Jun 26, 2009 know what your high standard firearms are worth with this uptodate 22page. Police style r100, r101, r102, r103, r104, r106, r107, r108, r109. Browning was selling the challenger and medalist models in 22 pistols in the 1960s. New haven, connecticut 19321945 hamden, connecticut 19461977 east hartford, connecticut 19771984. Yes, they are at the bottom of the hi standard pecking order, but theyre also a lot better made than many other. High standard manufacturing company military wiki fandom. They didnt design their first revolver, the sentinel, until 1955, probably at the behest of sears, which was a large shareholder in the company. Many of the problems associated with high standard firearms and other firearms companies would be maintenance issues. While i was doing a lot of gunsmithing in the 70s, 80s and 90s the histandard was another one of those firearms that would be reblued a lot in our gun shop. High standard the firearms forum the buying, selling.
High standard manual listings under construction not all of the manuals have been posted yet. Daisy air rifles were heavily advertised in the comic books of my childhood, although i could never convince my parents. 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. Jul 06, 2017 the browning hi power pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. The model s is a nonproduction model made from 1939 to 1940. A connoisseur of target pistols over the years, stan trzoniec accepted the task of evaluating the. Sears wanted a lowcost kit gun or tackle box revolver to sell under their j. This pdf digital version of gun digest 1966 20th annual edition book features articles like beautiful brownings, histandard autos, the luger myth, why the magnum. There isnt an extended history to high standards revolver line, like there is to their line of semiautomatic target pistols.
Completely updated pricing for high standard firearms with new entries and photos. These were widely used by the military in wwii and by civilians for everything from casual plinking to international level matchtarget competition. This is a very interesting and useful book for hi standard collectors and owners. High standard, founded in 1932, is a revered old name of gun making. Formerly produced in connecticut, high standard was particularly well known for their line of. This rather successful model was the offspring of the hartford arms. The earliest high standard pistol was marketed under the name of the model b. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Like harley davidson riding veterans who returned from the war in search of the machine they rode overseas as military messengers, high standard pistols were well known to many thousands of gis.
Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. The doublenine, a doubleaction nine shot western style revolver, first appeared in 1958. This is a wealth of knowledge for auto and wheel gun owners. Although the company is no longer in business, its guns are still bought and sold across the country. May 20, 2020 the presently named high standard manufacturing corporation, of hamden, conn. High standard hd pistol markings can be used to easily determine the guns year of manufacture and price point. Produced until 1950, the hd military was a fairly large pistol 5 tall that uses a ten round magazine and sports either a. The gun control act of 1968 caused many mass merchandisers to drastically curtail firearms sales. It covers the origins of the design, its invention and distribution, and the consequences of the patterns spread around the world.
Brand new oversized softcover 192pp from citation to supermatic, all of the production models and specials made from 1951 to 1984 are covered according to model number or series, making it easy to understand the evolution to this favorite of shooters and collectors. The history of the company is also well detailed by mr. It provides a wealth of information on the various models that fall into this time range of manufacture. Lightweight, accurate, with a comfortable grip angle and chambered in 9mm with a round capacity magazine, the hi power is still being used or has just recently replaced by military forces in over 50 countries worldwide. Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, 6th edition. The information is hard to come by and even harder to get in a single source. High standard was founded in 1926 in hamden, connecticut, and is a well known manufacturer of pistols, rifles, and shotguns shop today. Those 6900 pistols marked simply high standard hd were made between1940 to. This book covers all these models of histandard pistols. The high standard doublenine revolver unblinking eye. It seems a little heavy on the auto side, but still a lot of info for both. But high standards quality control began to slip and later models built by 3rd party manufacturers began to suffer from parts and metallurgy failures in the field. Yes, they are at the bottom of the histandard pecking order, but theyre also a lot better made than many other. The ranger was made by high standard for sears roebuck company from 1958 through 1963, built on the same aluminum frame as the doublenine.
By 1975, assets such as the hamden plant and the museum were sold. This is a wealth of knowledge for auto and wheelgun owners. See more ideas about firearms, high standards, hand guns. For gun collectors or world war ii buffs who appreciate history and the firearms that take part in shaping it, the arms tech oss hi standard pistol is absolutely worthy of consideration. The cylinder of the ranger was fluted in a distinctive pattern and the trigger, hammer, and grip frame were nickel plated, whereas the rest of the gun had a blued finish. It also includes ken warners gamechanging knife article, the best knives made. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Swebilius and three other men began the manufacture of gun barrel drills. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world. Lightweight, accurate, with a comfortable grip angle and chambered in 9mm with a round capacity magazine, the hipower is still being used or has just recently replaced by military forces in over 50 countries worldwide.
High standard semiauto supermatic, sport king, olympic pistol grips. Contentsshow history in 1932, the company, headed by carl gustav swebilius, purchased the hartford arms and equipment company and began making. Read how this american icon has managed to beat the odds against buyouts, a sagging economy and the gun control act of 1968 to retain a respected position among competitive shooters. Know what your high standard firearms are worth with this uptodate 22page. If you find a link that is not working, please be patient. Parlay a good trigger and sight with an accurate barrel and functional reliability and you have the requisites for a good target gun. This texasbased company has a rich history with the nra and shooting sports in general.
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