High Standard Model B .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 6.75 in Barrel, Blued, 10+1, 1942 Letter Series
This High Standard Model B is a letter-series .22 LR pistol from the 1942 era with a 6.75 in round barrel and recessed crown. It features blued carbon-steel construction, fixed Patridge front and open-notch rear sights, and the slide marking 'HI-STANDARD MODEL B.' Notably, it uses a heel-release single-column magazine and incorporates a rear slide plunger with a separate takedown lever. Its period-correct configuration and features make it a notable example of the Model B line.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. Pitting is present throughout the firearm. Scratches and blemishes are visible. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- High Standard Model B .22 LR semi-automatic pistol
- One 10-round single-column magazine (right-side follower button, heel-catch base tab; base unmarked)
The Model B belongs to High Standard's letter series and carries the period slide marking 'HI-STANDARD MODEL B.' Based on the serial range, it aligns with a likely 1942 shipment window, and it is specifically not the B-US variant. Approximately 65,000 Model B pistols were produced.
The pistol is built on a blued carbon-steel frame and receiver, with a matching blued slide. It uses an external spur hammer and a manual safety on the left side. A separate takedown lever works in concert with the rear slide plunger, reflecting the model's established disassembly system.
The 6.75 in round barrel is paired with a recessed crown. Sighting is straightforward and robust, using a fixed Patridge front blade and a fixed open-notch rear sight for a clear sight picture.