High Standard Model H-D Military Question

[joejenders]

Does anyone know why High Standard identified and marked one of their 22 LR Pistols as the Model H-D MILITARY? This High Standard model was never manufactured for, nor sold to the U.S. Goverment, but the gun does have the word MILITARY stamped immediately after the model number HD on the side of the gun.

This Model H-D MILITARY gun was never sold to the U.S. Government. There are other models that were sold to the U.S. Government that were clearly marked on the side of the guns, as well as identified in the model numbers. Three such models are:

• Model B-US manufactured in 1942 and 1943
• USA-Model-H-D manufactured from 1940 - 1945 (not sure about exact dates)
• Model USA-HD-MS manufactured in 1944 and 1945 for the OSS. This gun included a silencer.

I would appreciate it if anyone can give an answer, or have any thoughts to clear up my question.

THX!

 

[XtremeVel]

You are correct... it was not manufactured for the Military or Government...

The way I understand it is that it is essentially a H-D model with the addition of a external safety.

 

[chezuki]

High Standards are great target pistols.

Here's more info than you'll ever need.

High Standard Model Listings

 

[joejenders]

High Standard Models

Thanks for that great link to the High Standard model information. I secure it in my favorites folder.

 

[Robjps]

High Standards are great target pistols.

Here's more info than you'll ever need.

High Standard Model Listings

They made amazing shotguns also.

 

[davedolli]

I have 4 HS pistols, anything I want to find out about anything HS, I post a question here:I also get daily updates.

Hi Standard Information

Dave

 

[joejenders]

Davedolli, that Hi Standard information is fantastic.

THX!

 

[davedolli]

Yes it is a great place for HS owners. You can ask them anything about your HS firearms, just be sure you include your first and last name in your post.

Dave