high standard 22

[trlcavscout]

My nephews friend wants to trade him this high standard 22 and i dont know anything about it? Anybody know a value range or if its worth a crap? Thanks
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/trlcavscout/100MEDIA36IMAG1455.jpg

[ChunkyMonkey]

Trade at what value? Here are some comparisons...

http://www.gunsinternational.com/High-Standard-Pistols.cfm?cat_id=57

http://www.gunsamerica.com/Search/Category/338/2/Guns/Pistols/High-Standard-Pistols.htm

[SideShow Bob]

It's a piece of crap, tell him I will dispose of it for him............[Tooth]
From the picture it appears to to be a Model HD Military, the condition looks a bit rough. Value would probably be around $300.
Take a look at gun broker for equal condition pieces and see what they have sold for.

[Great-Kazoo]

How many mags with it? Good bluing or not the (OLD) HS line are very impressive shooters.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

That's very neat. Keep us updated. I've never seen one of those before.

[trlcavscout]

I havent seen it in person. My nephew is a poor college kid that spends all his money on booze and his GF. He needs money so he was trying to sell a cheap/small boat when he was offered this in trade. He said something about "military training model"? I have never seen one of these either. He is wondering if he trades for it if he could sell it. Hes got $300 into his boat, so he may brake even?

[Great-Kazoo]

I havent seen it in person. My nephew is a poor college kid that spends all his money on booze and his GF. He needs money so he was trying to sell a cheap/small boat when he was offered this in trade. He said something about "military training model"? I have never seen one of these either. He is wondering if he trades for it if he could sell it. Hes got $300 into his boat, so he may brake even?


Only to a HS guy. The general masses pass on anything with only 1 mag. The $300 range has them buying brownings and rugers.
Last HS i had took 3 weeks to move, has to be the right buyer and time. Then be ready to run with their offer, if you need money NOW!

[trlcavscout]

I will recommend that he pass on it. Probably more trouble then its worth. Thanks

[Madusa]

Gun broker shows em going for $500+. Gun smith years ago told me replacement parts are hard to get?

[Special Ed]

Sorry to dredge up an old thread but I have to add that my wife has a Hi-Standard Model B (mfg in 1938) and it is an awesome pistol. It's as accurate and solidly built as they come. She paid $289 for it last year at Green Mtn Guns. Sourcing original mags for it has proven to be an impossible task. I've found aftermarket mags for it and though they cycle the ammo fine, they don't eject from the grip for shit. Still, if I was in the market for another vintage .22, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a HS if it was in good shape.