Hi-Standard model E

[smokndav]

just picked this up at Gunny's in Maryville for a very fair price. made between 1938 and 1942 and less than 3000 made. Pretty rare I guess. Shoots great with the standard velocity ammo and pretty accurate even with the shorter barrel.

[Poor_Dog]

That a great looking High Standard... Type II ?

[hipower]

Sweet find. I like High Standards myself, although I don't have anything that old and nice.

[gregintenn]

Wow. That's a great looking paper puncher!

[smokndav]

That a great looking High Standard... Type II ?

Do not see anything about type ll on the gun or in info I have read.

I have discovered that its pretty tricky to take down for cleaning :2cents:  Maybe it will get easier with time.

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Thanks to all for the kind words

[Poor_Dog]

I believe if that release lever is on the right, it's a type II, if on the left it's a 1b or 1a, I think that's right. I can't see the picture well enough, but it looks like the lever is on the right. Doesn't change anything as it's a fantastic looking pistol, I'd love to have one.

[smokndav]

I believe if that release lever is on the right, it's a type II, if on the left it's a 1b or 1a, I think that's right. I can't see the picture well enough, but it looks like the lever is on the right. Doesn't change anything as it's a fantastic looking pistol, I'd love to have one.

You are right about the lever being on the right side. Been wanting a Hi-Standard for a long time but not willing to give the $$ for the target versions I see at the gun shows,Gun Broker, etc. I was very surprised to find this one priced a couple hundred below book value so jumped on it.

[urdubob]

Sweet   :up: