Hi-standard Model H-d Military Pistol

[GUNHUNTER]

Hello
iam looking to sell my hi-standard military pistol in .22 cal long rifle and was wondering if anyone could give me a fair market value the pistol works great and shoots great here are some pics . thanks for any info !!
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/cr8zy8er/?action=view&current=guns075.jpg
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h21/cr8zy8er/?action=view&current=guns076.jpg

 

[Rudy H]

$150

 

[762shooter]

It looks like they have some collectibility, only 6900 made starting in 1940. Without actually handling it to asses condition its hard to put a correct value on it. My 7 year old Standard Catalog of Firearms states $550 in good or $375 in fair condition. The issue with a collectible is alway to find the right buyer.

 

[cantom]

It looks like they have some collectibility, only 6900 made starting in 1940. Without actually handling it to asses condition its hard to put a correct value on it. My 7 year old Standard Catalog of Firearms states $550 in good or $375 in fair condition. The issue with a collectible is alway to find the right buyer.

Also, Canadian prices aren't quite the same as the US...totally different market.

 

[Suputin]

There are three different models of HD pistols.

The model HD is by far the rarest with only 6900 being made in the early 40's. This gun would probably be worth in excess of $1500 - $2000 in the US.

The model HD-USA is the second rarest with 34,000 being made during WWII.

The HD Military (the one you have) were made post war and there are roughly 150,000 of them out there.

So unfortunately your gun is the most common and the least collectible. It is probably worth about $300 or so but only someone interested in Hi Standards will likely be interested in it as these pistols aren't all that well known. Your gun has some non-original grips on it which will reduce its value.

FWIW I have a model HD-USA and paid an absolute fortune for it in the US. However it is a pretty cool gun with a bit of military history.

 

[bdft]

So I guess the 200.00 I just paid for this gun isn't too bad.

 

[Coyote Ugly]

$150

Notice how unreliable (LOW BALLING) the quotes can be.

A quick search easily brings up 2 to 3 times that figure quoted, maybe more.

Best to look at many sources and not to put all your eggs in one basket when asking for a price. Look around first and do your homework!

 

[Suputin]

$200 is pretty reasonable. When researching prices don't forget the US market is very different from the CDN market for these types of items. Generally our prices will be much lower.

 

[bdft]

Well, I buy guns to shoot. If its a fun shooter, that's the main thing.

 

[Suputin]

While I haven't shot mine a lot, I do confess I like it a lot more than the Ruger MK2. The HD Military has a much nicer feel to it. Really sits nicely in the hand and points very naturally.

 

[bdft]

That's good because its going to replace a Ruger Mk 1.

 

[fat tony]

Hmmm this might be a little off topic(sorry) but is it me or have I noticed a sudden(?) influx of High Standard 22 pistols on the Canadian market as of late? Also lots of old Browning (Medalists, Nomads, etc)