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Lot 3384:U.S. Property Marked High Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Pistol

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 3384:U.S. Property Marked High Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Pistol

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500

Outstanding U.S. Property Marked High Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Box

Introduced in 1943, with approximately 44,000 produced for the U.S. government. Featuring a target weight barrel with blade front sight, notch rear sight, and external thumb safety. The right side of the frame is marked "PROPERTY OF/U.S.", with the crossed cannon inspection mark below, and the left side of the frame and slide have standard markings. Fitted with a set of fully checkered grips and unmarked blue magazine. Includes a correct factory box hand numbered to match the gun and a 1962 Ziffren, Davenport, Iowa dated bill of sale.

ConditionExcellent plus, as issued, retains 99% plus of the original parkerized finish with only the slightest handling marks. The grips are also excellent with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with some minor tears and mild wear. One will not find a better example!

Details

ManufacturerHigh Standard

ModelU.S.A. Model H-D

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge22 LR

Barrel4 1/2 inch round

Finishparkerized

Griphard rubber

Item LocationBedford, TX