High Standard NATO-PINTAIL 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 30 Inch Plain Barrel, Fixed Choke, Hamden Era, Silver-Tone Receiver with Duck Engraving
This Hamden-era High Standard NATO-PINTAIL 12-gauge pump-action stands out for its long 30 inch field barrel with a fixed choke, silver-tone receiver with duck game-scene engraving, and classic checkered wood furniture. It carries period-correct markings and details, including a gold-tone trigger and PROOF TESTED stamp, making it a distinctive example from High Standard's Hamden, Connecticut production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This vintage shotgun remains in solid shape for its age. The finish shows scattered scratches and blemishes throughout. Pitting is present on the barrel and receiver surfaces.
What’s Included
- Pachmayr Decelerator slip-on recoil pad (installed)
Marked on the barrel and receiver top with NATO-PINTAIL and High Standard Mfg. Corp., Hamden, Conn., this shotgun is a Hamden-era (pre-1977) example with PROOF TESTED marking. The receiver is silver-tone with duck game-scene engraving and longitudinal anti-glare serrations along the top.
The 30 inch plain, non-vent-rib barrel features a fixed choke and a single brass bead front sight. It is paired with a tubular under-barrel magazine and a barrel/magazine clamp, with a 2+1 capacity and a 2 3/4 inch chamber.
Controls and layout include right-side ejection, a gold-tone trigger, and a small gold-tone checkered button ahead of the trigger. The barrel and magazine tube are blued, contrasting with the silver-tone receiver for a classic field-gun look.
The stock is walnut-colored checkered wood with a pistol grip and an inlaid grip-cap medallion, matched to a wood forend. Length of pull measures 14 inches, providing a traditional field fit.
Customization includes script initials 'M. L. H.' engraved on the right side of the receiver. This personalization accompanies the factory-style duck game-scene engraving for a distinctive presentation.