High Standard Model H-D Military .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5-inch Bull Barrel, Two-Tone Refinish, 10+1, 1949
Produced in 1949, this High Standard Model H-D Military is a compact, .22 LR, single-action blowback pistol with a 4.5-inch bull barrel. It features carbon steel construction with a non-original two-tone mixed finish—blued on the slide and portions of the barrel, with the frame/topstrap and grip straps presenting a matte gray/in-the-white appearance, and a bright unblued section visible on the barrel. It comes with original instructions and two 10-round magazines; no case is included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The finish presents as a non-original two-tone/mixed refinish with areas stripped to in-the-white.
What’s Included
- No case included
- Original instructions
- Two 10-round detachable single-stack steel magazines
The H-D Military pairs a 4.5-inch carbon steel bull barrel with a blowback-operated, single-action design. This configuration is well-known among .22 LR pistols of the era for its straightforward operation and solid barrel profile.
Controls are simple and purposeful, including a thumb safety and an external spur hammer. The pistol feeds from detachable single-stack magazines and offers a 10+1 capacity in .22 LR.
Sight setup consists of a square-blade front and an adjustable square-notch rear, giving precise sight alignment. The slide wears rear vertical serrations for positive manipulation.
Construction is all-carbon steel with a non-original two-tone mixed finish as described above, complemented by checkered walnut grips. Built in the United States as part of High Standard’s H-series, this model reflects late-1940s production. The broader H-series also included the distinct OSS integrally suppressed HDM variant, a historical footnote that adds context to the line’s significance.