1975 High Standard Model 10 Series B Police Bullpup 12GA 18" Barrel Semi Auto Mag-Lite *RARE*

Description:
MANUFACTURER: HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP. 
MODEL: MODEL TEN 
VARIANT: SERIES B POLICE BULLPUP SHOTGUN 
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1975 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES 
SERIAL NUMBER: 3189877 
ROLLMARKS: "MODEL TEN SERIES B POLICE SHOTGUN – THE HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP. – HAMDEN, CONN. U.S.A." 
CALIBER: 12 GAUGE 
CAPACITY: 4+1 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 18.00" 
BARREL FEATURES: CYLINDER BORE POLICE BARREL 
CHAMBER: 2 3/4" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: GAS OPERATED
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE 
WEIGHT (UNLOADED): 8.50 LBS 
IRON SIGHTS: FLIP UP FRONT POST
STOCK: POLYMER STOCK / FRAME ASSEMBLY 
HANDGUARD / GRIP TYPE: INTEGRATED BULLPUP FORE-END WITH PISTOL GRIP 
FIREARM FINISH: MATTE BLACK 
CONDITION: GOOD SURPLUS CONDITION 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: FACTORY BULLPUP CONFIGURATION, INTEGRATED CARRY HANDLE, ORIGINAL POLICE LIGHT MOUNT, ATTACHED MAG-LITE, SLING, SERIES B IMPROVEMENTS, HAMDEN PRODUCTION 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: SHOTGUN, ATTACHED MAG-LITE, SLING 

Few law-enforcement firearms are as instantly recognizable—or as unapologetically unconventional—as the High Standard Model Ten Series B Police Shotgun. Developed during the 70's specifically for police tactical units, prison security teams, riot-control details, and emerging SWAT elements, the Model Ten looked like something pulled straight from a science-fiction movie decades before compact tactical shotguns became commonplace. While most agencies were still carrying traditional riot guns, High Standard was already pushing the boundaries of what a dedicated police firearm could be. Today, original Model Ten shotguns occupy a unique place in firearms history and remain among the most sought-after law-enforcement collectibles on the market.

Built around High Standard's gas-operated semi-automatic action, the Model Ten delivered rapid follow-up shots without the need to manually cycle the firearm. At a time when most law-enforcement agencies relied on conventional pump-action riot guns, the Model Ten offered officers a compact, fast-handling platform capable of delivering semi-automatic firepower in close quarters. Combined with its bullpup architecture, the design was decades ahead of contemporary police shotgun doctrine.

What truly separates the Model Ten from nearly every other police shotgun ever produced is its unmistakable appearance. The integrated carry handle, futuristic profile, enclosed receiver, pistol grip layout, and bullpup configuration created one of the most radical law-enforcement firearms of the 1970s. Even by modern standards the design remains striking. It is a firearm that immediately draws attention from collectors, historians, and tactical enthusiasts alike. Original examples have become increasingly difficult to locate, particularly those retaining their distinctive police-oriented accessories and factory configuration.

Equally significant is the factory illumination concept incorporated into the platform. Long before weapon-mounted lights became standard equipment on tactical firearms, High Standard integrated a dedicated lighting system into the Model Ten's design. This example retains an attached Mag-Lite setup that perfectly complements the shotgun's law-enforcement pedigree and aesthetic. While commonplace today, the concept was remarkably forward-thinking at the time and stands as one of the features that helped cement the Model Ten's reputation as one of the most innovative police firearms of its generation.

The High Standard Model Ten Series B is far more than a shotgun—it is a landmark piece of American law-enforcement history. Combining rarity, innovative engineering, unmistakable styling, and documented police application, it occupies a niche few firearms can claim. Whether destined for an advanced collection of police firearms, bullpup designs, or historically significant tactical arms, this Series B represents an increasingly scarce opportunity to acquire one of the most fascinating and recognizable law-enforcement shotguns ever produced. Firearms this unique rarely stay available for long, and finding another original Hamden-produced example equipped like this one is becoming one hell of a challenge.

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Manufacturer: HIGH STANDARD
Model: MODEL 10
Serial Number: 3189877
Barrel Length: 18
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1975

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Shipping: $39.99
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