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High Standard H-D Military .22 LR Semi Auto Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
High Standard H-D Military .22 LR Semi Auto Pistol
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This lot features a Fine Example of a High Standard H-D Military .22 LR Semi Auto Pistol. The pistol features a 6 3/4" bull barrel, walnut grips, one 10 magazine, external hammer, adjustable rear sight, and blue'd finish. Founded in 1926 and run by Swedish firearms designer Carl Gustav Swebilius, High Standard purchased the Hartford Arms and Equipment Company and began making .22 caliber pistols in the 1930s. Starting with their Model A and Model B designs they offered their new semi-autos to the public at a low price that made them immediately stand out in the cash strapped Depression era. In 1940 with some early successes in their pocket, they moved forward with what was to become their most popular model for the next twenty years, the H-D. In 1942, the War Department came calling and ordered 34,000 Model H-Ds for the Army to use for basic pistol training. The large frame H-D had much the same feel, operation, and sights of the Colt 1911 and it was thought that these simple guns could be used to introduce new shooters to the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship before moving on to the stout .45 ACP Colt. Ease of use aside, the price tag was also a huge selling point; the 22 LR was cheaper by far to shoot and allowed valuable war ammunition to be sent to the front rather than stockpiled at training depots. This pistol is in good condition showing little wear from use. The bluing is 90%+ with light wear and marks. The mechanics are tight and smooth, with a bright bore and strong rifling. This is a Curio & Relic firearm. FFL transfer or NICS background check required. The serial number is 199664.