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RARE U.S. MARKED HIGH STANDARD MODEL B .22LR AUTO PISTOL FROM W.W.II Guns International #: 100882778 Seller's Inventory #: Category: High Standard Pistols - Military Pistols - US Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: goodmanguns Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15 First Name: William Last Name: Goodman State: Montana Zip: 59715 Country: United States Phone: (406) 587-3131 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 55 Total Number of Listings: 3268 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description: RARE U.S. MARKED HIGH STANDARD MODEL B .22LR AUTO PISTOL, these were purchased by the U.S. government in 1942-43 for training purposes, all were 4 1/2" barrel models and marked at the High Standard factory "PROPERTY OF U.S." over crossed cannon logo on the right side of the frame just behind the barrel and "PROPERTY OF U.S." on the barrel top, there is a good deal of info on these in Charles Pate's excellent and detailed book U.S. HANDGUNS OF WORLD WAR II, these are much less common than the U.S. marked H-D Military model which was ordered in larger quantities by the government, either of these variations are rarely encountered today, this one is in fine condition with original black hard rubber grips, in the correct serial range 101XXX, fine blue on the frame and back strap, front strap blue is thinning/mixing gray and has a lightly scratched in "HK" monogram where the "K" is part of the "H," barrel blue lightly thinning on both sides, minty bright bore, tight mechanically, very scarce item from World War II. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: HIGH STANDARD Model: MOD. B, U.S. PROPERTY Serial Number: 101XXX Caliber Info: .22 Long Rifle Condition: fine+ Barrels: 4 1/2 |