Introduced in 1940, the Model H-E is similar to the Model E, but with an exposed hammer. High Standard produced only about 2,100 of these pistols. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with the six line address, patent and caliber information, the left side of the slide is marked "HI-STANDARD / MODEL H-E" and the serial number appears on the front strap. Bull barrel with blade sight, the adjustable rear sight is dovetailed in the slide, serrated trigger, two tone unmarked magazine and fitted with checkered walnut grips with a serrated right hand thumb rest.

Excellent. The pistol retains 99% of the original blue finish with some very mild thinning on the forward portion of the slide and a few minor dings and handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some minor chipping of the varnish on the lower edges, and overall a few minor dings and handling marks, with crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.