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Lot #3486
Lot #3488

Lot 3487: Two U.S. Marked High Standard Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Marked High Standard Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3487: Two U.S. Marked High Standard Semi-Automatic Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two U.S. Marked High Standard Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. High Standard U.S.A. Model H-D Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: High Standard Manufacturing Corporation
Model: HD
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1228
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 213
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Fixed blade and notch sights with "PROPERTY OF U.S.A." on top of the barrel and "PROPERTY OF/U.S." on the right side of the frame. Standard address, caliber, and model markings on the left side of the frame and slide with a serrated trigger and checkered exposed hammer.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. 85% plus original blue finish remains with areas of minor edge wear, surface scratches, scattered light spotting, and mild brown patina on the grip straps. The grips are also very fine with mostly crisp checkering and some small dings and scratched on butt. Mechanically excellent.



B) U.S. High Standard Model B Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: High Standard Manufacturing Corporation
Model: B
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1228
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

High Standard produced approximately 14,000 Model B pistols specifically for the U.S. government between 1942 and 1943. This particular pistol features a fixed blade front and fixed flat top rear notch sights, and "PROPERTY OF U.S." on top of the barrel. With standard markings on the left side of the frame and "PROPERTY OF/U.S." on the right side over a crossed cannons Ordnance Dept. acceptance mark. Grips are checkered plastic with a circled "HS" monogram in the center.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. 85% plus original blue finish remains with areas of mild edge wear, surface scratches, and some small areas of light spotting. The grips are fine with some small dings, scratches on right panel, and handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent.



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