High Standard HD, in .22lr?

[Jeramie]

I was going to sale some guns this weekend, namely a .50cal CVA wolf and a Mossberg 835 ulti mag but a guy at work offered me a High Standard HD, in .22lr for both guns.

I was asking $275 for the shotgun and $125 for the ML. Honestly I would turn around to sale this immediatley and possibly even take it to the gunshow this weekend.

Ive found a few on Gunbroker that show the federal stamp but this one does not. Its still something like a 1930's model. The ones with the stamp are going from $425 up but honestly I dont have a clue whether to do the deal or not. If they are a popular gun I would so I would have a quicker sale....

What do you think? Anyone have any information on that pistol?

[AJ]

Re: High Standard HD, in .22lr?

It all depends on which gun it is. Here is the info from Blue Book:

PISTOLS: SEMI-AUTO, LETTER SERIES W/HAMMER

Second series of models made, like the letter models with external hammers. Letters were still used to designate the various models. Most were produced before the war, but a few models were produced after the war. Catalog numbers for this series were assigned after the war in order to utilize the record keeping system of that time. Type II takedown only. Guns with original boxes and original papers can add significant premiums but, like the guns, condition is very important, as is the requirement that the box be numbered to the gun. Those guns listed as a Curio or Relic by BATF are noted - C-R. Serial number ranges are best estimates as of this printing and may change with further research. All ser. numbers are located on forestrap of frame.

Add approx. 15% for original box with papers in the same condition as the gun on the following models.

MODEL H-D - .22 LR cal., first exposed hammer model, similar to Model D, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. medium weight barrel, adj. sight, trigger stop, slide lock, checkered walnut grips, (checkered thumbrest walnut grips optionally available separately), no external safety, 10 shot mag, pistols in the 135,990 to 145,439 range have a safety and are marked "Model HD" but do not have the adjustable sight or trigger overtravel screw. Approx. 6,900 mfg. C-R.

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Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%

$1,170 $955 $700 $505 $415 $320 $235

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Most guns found in serial number ranges from about 45,463 to about 93,164 and from about 135,990 to about 145,439.

4 1/2 in. barrel #9065 1940 - 1941 & 1945

6 3/4 in. barrel #9066 1940 - 1941

USA-MODEL-HD - .22 LR cal., this model was developed because the government needed a training pistol similar to the Colt Model 1911 .45 ACP, the result was a Model HD with external safety and fixed sight, 4 1/2 in. medium weight barrel, the barrel is marked "Property of USA", black checkered hard rubber grips, first models mfg. had high gloss blue finish, changed to a parkerized finish near ser. no. 130XXX. Approx. 44,000 mfg. 1943-45. C-R.

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$775 $705 $615 $520 $405 $315 $235

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Add 20% for early blue finish.

Most guns found in serial number range from about 103,863 to about 145,700.

MODEL USA-HD-MS - .22 LR cal., variation of the USA-Model-HD with integral silencer, mfg. for U.S. Government for the OSS during 1944 and 1945, ownership requires NFA transfer, approx. 2,000 mfg. Only a few registered with BATF for civilian ownership.

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Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%

$6,000 $5,600 $5,250 $4,875 $4,540 $4,250 $3,750

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Most guns found in serial number range from about 110,074 to about 130,040.

MODEL H-D MILITARY -.22 LR cal., though called H-D Military, this model was not mfg. for the government, essentially a Model H-D with an external safety, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel, plastic (early mfg.) or checkered walnut grips (later mfg,) trigger stop (later manufacture), 10 shot mag. Approx. 150,000 mfg. C-R.

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Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%

$575 $475 $400 $330 $230 $150 $125

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4 1/2 in. barrel #9050 1945 - 1950

6 3/4 in. barrel #9051 1945 - 1950

Most guns found in serial number range from about 145,196 to about 334,751.

[Guest IL_HuNtIn_KiD]

Re: High Standard HD, in .22lr?

personally...i love my 1906 remington 22lr. pump...is a family heirloom....but ive seen ones that have no blueing what so ever left on them and old beat up stocks and fore ends go for over a grand...but this one is priceless to me

[Jeramie]

Re: High Standard HD, in .22lr?

Thanks AJ, Youre on top of it as usual. I guess Ill have to have a hard look at it before I make any decisions.

Ill let you know what happens.