To get a precise manufacturing date, collectors often consult the High Standard Firearms USA (1.3.7) serial lookup tool or the definitive book, High Standard Firearms History 1932 to 1984 (1.1.2) by John G. Curry. Property Marks:
. The most common "H-D Military" commercial models, produced after WWII from 1946 to 1955 , total approximately 150,000 units Production Variants & Serial Ranges hi-standard model h-d military serial numbers
High Standard produced three distinct variations of the H-D series between 1940 and 1955. You can often identify yours just by looking at the roll marks on the frame: Model H-D (Standard) : Produced 1940–1942. Roughly 6,900 made. Model USA-HD To get a precise manufacturing date, collectors often
To understand the serial numbers, one must first understand the pistol's lineage. The Hartford, Connecticut-based High Standard Manufacturing Company was already a leader in .22 caliber target pistols before World War II. Their Model B and Model C pistols were popular among civilians and competitive shooters. The most common "H-D Military" commercial models, produced