High Standard Model H-D Military .22 LR Target Pistol, 6.75 in Barrel, Blued, 1940s, 2 Magazines
This early post-war High Standard Model H-D Military stands out as a classic American .22 LR target pistol with its 6.75 in round barrel, blued steel construction, and adjustable rear sight. It features an external hammer, single-action trigger, and a manual thumb safety. The model’s design lineage ties closely to the suppressed HDM associated with OSS/CIA use, while remaining a commercial configuration. Two 10-round steel magazines are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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. The pistol shows cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- High Standard Model H-D Military .22 LR pistol
- Two 10-round steel magazines (heel-release style base)
The H-D Military is a commercial target variant produced in the United States during the 1940s. This example carries the correct 6.75 in round barrel and blued steel frame and slide. Vertical serrations on the slide aid manipulation, and the overall configuration reflects the post-war production run.
Controls are straightforward: a single-action trigger, external spur hammer, and a manual thumb safety. The heel-type magazine release complements the single-column, 10+1 capacity system. Two steel magazines are included and are appropriate for the model’s heel-release pattern.
Sighting equipment consists of a fixed front sight and an adjustable rear, supporting the pistol’s target-oriented design.
Factory markings are present, including the slide rollmark "HI-STANDARD MODEL H-D MILITARY" and the left-frame legend "THE HIGH STANDARD MFG. CO., NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A., PATENT PENDING, .22 CAL. LONG RIFLE." The model shares design lineage with the wartime-suppressed HDM while adding a manual safety and external hammer compared to earlier H-D variants.