[big shrek]

What the heck are these things??

Kinda looks like a Colt Woodsman wannabe...

Are they decent lttle .22'r's, or something best used as a canoe anchor??

[SwedeSteve]

They're good pistols. I used to have one a long time ago. Wish I still had it !! They had finicky magazines that either worked great or didn't work much at all.

[ChaZam]

Shrek, High Standard still commands a very devoted cult following among the 22 handgun crowd. I had one of their Sport King models and it was far and away more dependable and accurate than any other semiauto 22 that I have owned from several other famous makers. Based on the prices that the Model B and a number of other High Standard models will bring at gun shows or places like Cabela's I imagine it is of that same pedigree.

I wish the present High Standard company in Texas could begin remaking some of those famous 22 models.

[big shrek]

Well, I kinda picked one up at the local gun show in pretty darn good condition for $180

I got it because it looked interesting...

But as I look at auction prices...I think I got a heckuva deal

[ke4sky]

Looks just like my ruck gun featured here

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[Dan22]

I love my High-Standard .22 it is highly accurate and still no misfires.

Every time I go to my local gun dealer the first thing I do is look in the used gun display case for High-Standard .22 pistols.

They usually go pretty quick.

[big shrek]

The only problem I had at the range with it yesterday was some sub-standard ammo.

I had some leftover RGB's...and had duds.

[Taurus Fan]

Quote:       Originally Posted by big shrek

What the heck are these things?? Kinda looks like a Colt Woodsman wannabe... Are they decent lttle .22'r's, or something best used as a canoe anchor??

Back in the 60's High Standard target .22's were highly thought of.

[SUBMOA]

Big Shrek- You got a steal ! I have a model "B" in pristine condition in the original box. My dad was a LEO and sold it to me for a 3rd party as a widow had it and wanted it gone. She had him sell it to a reliable buyer, me. I stepped in, id just turned 21.I am almost ashmed to say what I gave for it (50.00) but dad said she was happy with the deal. Every gun show ive been to for the last decade has had a couple and the minimum Ive seen on them is 425.00. There usually labeled best of show etc. I chuckel and know what mine is . I have shot it a few times cleaned oiled and put back carefully away. shoots great. You will not be disappointed with your investment as I would bet you could get well over what you gave for it, and they are great guns, good shooters . some didnt like the angle of the grip to the barrel but I thought it was just fine . I read some where that there are two diffrent versions of the "B" model a early model only had one lever on the left side above the grip panel and the later had two levers. mine has two. Any how I think youll be pleased with your find.

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by SUBMOA

I read some where that there are two diffrent versions of the "B" model a early model only had one lever on the left side above the grip panel and the later had two levers. mine has two. Any how I think youll be pleased with your find.

Actually, even more versions...I've found four varients so far...

First was the two-lever on left side versions...

Then Single lever on left side with lever on right side, 3 variations, two with rear-mount slide-stop buttons and one on top.

Then you get the B-US military versions and the HB's after the B run is ended.

I'm liking it so far, even the wife likes shooting it, which surprised me...she usually like BIGGER BOOM

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Taurus Fan

Back in the 60's High Standard target .22's were highly thought of.

I'm finding that out...and still very well thought off from the stuff I've been reading

[big shrek]

Just found a Nifty Chart which told me that mine was definitely a 1940 model B.
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Now if I could find some Pointer grips for it...hehehe