Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the High Standard H-D Military!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: High Standard
Model: H-D Military
Serial: 194417
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 5 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The High Standard H-D Military with the 5½-inch blued barrel is one of the company’s most iconic early semi-automatic .22 LR pistols, bridging the gap between pre-war sporting designs and the post-war target pistols that would later dominate competitive shooting. Produced during the 1940s and early 1950s, the H-D Military earned its name from its adoption and evaluation by U.S. military agencies for training purposes, though civilian models quickly became popular among sportsmen and target shooters for their reliability, accuracy, and intuitive handling. Its solid steel construction—with High Standard’s signature deep, lustrous blued finish—gives the pistol a robust, well-balanced feel in the hand, and the fixed 5½-inch barrel offers an excellent sight radius and consistent velocity, contributing to its reputation for tight groups even with standard-velocity ammunition. The grip frame, with its gentle rake and comfortable checkered panels, provides a natural point of aim reminiscent of classic service pistols of the era, while the simple blowback action ensures smooth cycling and minimal recoil. The H-D Military also features a well-designed, crisp trigger that was praised in its time for being unusually good on a production pistol, enhancing accuracy for both deliberate slow-fire and quicker, informal shooting. A distinctive cross-bolt safety sits on the frame, and the pistol’s heavy barrel and stable balance make it easy to hold steady for extended periods—a feature competitive marksmen appreciated. Today, the H-D Military is admired not only as a historical piece connected to wartime training and early American pistol development but also as a beautifully made, mechanically elegant rimfire that still shoots with remarkable precision decades after it left the factory.
Model: H-D Military
Serial: 194417
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 5 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The High Standard H-D Military with the 5½-inch blued barrel is one of the company’s most iconic early semi-automatic .22 LR pistols, bridging the gap between pre-war sporting designs and the post-war target pistols that would later dominate competitive shooting. Produced during the 1940s and early 1950s, the H-D Military earned its name from its adoption and evaluation by U.S. military agencies for training purposes, though civilian models quickly became popular among sportsmen and target shooters for their reliability, accuracy, and intuitive handling. Its solid steel construction—with High Standard’s signature deep, lustrous blued finish—gives the pistol a robust, well-balanced feel in the hand, and the fixed 5½-inch barrel offers an excellent sight radius and consistent velocity, contributing to its reputation for tight groups even with standard-velocity ammunition. The grip frame, with its gentle rake and comfortable checkered panels, provides a natural point of aim reminiscent of classic service pistols of the era, while the simple blowback action ensures smooth cycling and minimal recoil. The H-D Military also features a well-designed, crisp trigger that was praised in its time for being unusually good on a production pistol, enhancing accuracy for both deliberate slow-fire and quicker, informal shooting. A distinctive cross-bolt safety sits on the frame, and the pistol’s heavy barrel and stable balance make it easy to hold steady for extended periods—a feature competitive marksmen appreciated. Today, the H-D Military is admired not only as a historical piece connected to wartime training and early American pistol development but also as a beautifully made, mechanically elegant rimfire that still shoots with remarkable precision decades after it left the factory.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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