High standard supermatic tournament model 107 military 1968 production like. The gun is a nonfiction book written by journalist c. Hi standard pistols and revolvers 19511984 spacek, james on. See more ideas about firearms, high standards, hand guns. Sears wanted a lowcost kit gun or tackle box revolver to sell under their j. 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. 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. High standard auto pistols hb looking for high standard hb pistol parts so that you can complete your repair or restoration project. The digital book includes the infamous and very extensive catalog and. The company was founded in hamden, connecticut in 1926 as a supplier to the numerous firearms companies in the connecticut valley. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. The ranger was made by high standard for sears roebuck company from 1958 through 1963, built on the same aluminum frame as the doublenine.
These were widely used by the military in wwii and by civilians for everything from casual plinking to international level matchtarget competition. Parlay a good trigger and sight with an accurate barrel and functional reliability and you have the requisites for a good target gun. Although the company is no longer in business, its guns are still bought and sold across the country. 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. Produced until 1950, the hd military was a fairly large pistol 5 tall that uses a ten round magazine and sports either a. The information is hard to come by and even harder to get in a single source. Chivers about the ak47 rifle and its variants, and the impact they have had on the world.
The doublenine, a doubleaction nine shot western style revolver, first appeared in 1958. 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. 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. High standard manual listings under construction not all of the manuals have been posted yet. Those 6900 pistols marked simply high standard hd were made between1940 to. 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. Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, 6th. We provide original gun parts, collectible firearms, and related merchandise with integrity, quality, and service, which are the strengths of our business.
This book covers all these models of histandard pistols. This book is a must for anyone interested in high standard pistols or revolvers. This book is a must have for collectors of hi standard pistols. Yes, they are at the bottom of the histandard pecking order, but theyre also a lot better made than many other. If you find a link that is not working, please be patient. It seems a little heavy on the auto side, but still a lot of info for both. High standard rj38 revolver argentina dan wesson clone 2001 production 6 shot full lug reduced. In 1932 the firm acquired the hartford arms and equipment co. The standard rifle of the union army of the civil war was the 1861 springfield. High standard the firearms forum the buying, selling or. The author leads you via pictures and text through the history of the pistols and discusses quality, collectability. High standard shut down and went out of business in 2018.
High standard supermatic tournament model 107 military 1968 production like new. Know what your high standard firearms are worth with this uptodate 22page. High standard, founded in 1932, is a revered old name of gun making. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. The history of the company is also well detailed by mr. It also includes ken warners gamechanging knife article, the best knives made.
The browning hipower pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. 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 dance book on high standard pistols is informative but real collectors say that it contains some incorrect info too. Completely updated pricing for high standard firearms with new entries and photos.
High standard manufacturing company military wiki fandom. High standard was founded in 1926 in hamden, connecticut, and is a well known manufacturer of pistols, rifles, and shotguns shop today. Jul 06, 2017 the browning hi power pistol, first produced in 1935, is one of the best combat pistols ever designed. The gun control act of 1968 caused many mass merchandisers to drastically curtail firearms sales. Gun parts for high standard for sale in stock ebay. High standard firearms in the golden age of firearms.
High standard made some modifications to diehms model 1925 and named it the histandard model b. 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 firearms was an american manufacturer of firearms, based in houston, texas. You will sometimes see high standard spelled as histandard. The high standard doublenine revolver unblinking eye. High standard firearms began producing guns in the early 20th century.
It covers the origins of the design, its invention and distribution, and the consequences of the patterns spread around the world. 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. 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. Yes, they are at the bottom of the hi standard pecking order, but theyre also a lot better made than many other.
Firearms history and the technology of gun violence. 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. High standard revolvers for sale guns international. They didnt design their first revolver, the sentinel, until 1955, probably at the behest of sears, which was a large shareholder in the company.
High standard started production of their first automatic during the depression. This texasbased company has a rich history with the nra and shooting sports in general. 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. Founded in connecticut in 1926, high standard originally provided deep. High standard semiauto supermatic, sport king, olympic pistol grips.
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. High standard series 102 thru 107, pushbutton takedown, sharpshooter, sport king, military series supermatic tournament, supermatic citation, supermatic trophy, olympic, victor. High standard guns for sale guns for sale high standard. By the 1960s you now had smith and wesson with their great model 41. Formerly produced in connecticut, high standard was particularly well known for their line of. Daisy air rifles were heavily advertised in the comic books of my childhood, although i could never convince my parents. Swebilius and three other men began the manufacture of gun barrel drills.
New haven, connecticut 19321945 hamden, connecticut 19461977 east hartford, connecticut 19771984. 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. Dance as he tells of his love affair with his collection of these pistols. 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. Police style r100, r101, r102, r103, r104, r106, r107, r108, r109. Western style w100, w101, w102, w103, w104, w105, w106. High standard the firearms forum the buying, selling. We focus primarily on original factory manufactured parts with minimal wear for obsolete firearms, but also stock parts for modern.
The author leads you via pictures and text through the history of the pistols and discusses quality, collectability and his love of these guns. Dance as he tells of his love affair with his collection of. Historical articles provide a look at the role played by firearms in our country and around the world. In the 1950s you had colt firearms and histandard with ruger just getting their feet in the door. The high standard flite king shotgun series was manufactured in the sixties and early seventies. There isnt an extended history to high standards revolver line, like there is to their line of semiautomatic target pistols. This is a wealth of knowledge for auto and wheelgun owners. May 20, 2020 the presently named high standard manufacturing corporation, of hamden, conn. Model hd there were no government contracts for the hd military model. High standard flite king shotgun series internet movie. This is a very interesting and useful book for hi standard collectors and owners. Contentsshow history in 1932, the company, headed by carl gustav swebilius, purchased the hartford arms and equipment company and began making. We include the fiala, hartford arms and schall firearms as part of our group. The earliest high standard pistol was marketed under the name of the model b.
Gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly, 6th edition. This is a wealth of knowledge for auto and wheel gun owners. The presently named high standard manufacturing corporation, of hamden, conn. Author gil hebard evaluates, analyzes and tests high standard. This rather successful model was the offspring of the hartford arms.
Shooting illustrated arms tech limited oss hi standard. 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. 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. The company was originally founded in hamden, connecticut in 1926 as a supplier to the numerous firearms companies in the connecticut valley. 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. Hand guns hi standard page 1 united states simpson ltd. The model s is a nonproduction model made from 1939 to 1940.
If you have questions feel free to send us a message. 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. Jun 26, 2009 know what your high standard firearms are worth with this uptodate 22page. While i was doing a lot of gunsmithing in the 70s, 80s and 90s the hi standard was another one of those firearms that would be reblued a lot in our gun shop. 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. 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. By 1975, assets such as the hamden plant and the museum were sold. 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 a collectors guide to the hamden hartford. Thirteen years later, in 1945, high standard introduced the hd military. It provides a wealth of information on the various models that fall into this time range of manufacture. High stadanrd did not use that style box with teh hdmilitary. High standard hd pistol markings can be used to easily determine the guns year of manufacture and price point. Browning was selling the challenger and medalist models in 22 pistols in the 1960s.
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