HIGH STANDARD MFG CO B

Overview

The High Standard Model B is a classic, straight-blowback semi-automatic rimfire pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, renowned for its extreme reliability, solid steel construction, and historic military service. Introduced in 1932 by the High Standard Manufacturing Company, the Model B was the foundational firearm that launched the company's highly successful line of letter-series target and sporting pistols.Technical SpecificationsCaliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)Action: Single-action, straight-blowback mechanism with a reciprocating slideCapacity: 10-round detachable box magazineBarrel Lengths: Available in 4.5-inch and 6.75-inch round barrel variantsSights: Fixed front blade or serrated ramp; drift-adjustable rear notch sightGrips: Checkered hard black rubber panels featuring the "HS" monogramDesign & OperationVisually reminiscent of the classic Colt Woodsman, the Model B features a slim, graceful profile and an angular grip that provides natural pointability. It is a hammerless design with a fixed barrel and a manual thumb safety located on the frame. Over its production run of approximately 65,000 units, the takedown mechanism evolved through three distinct types, transitioning from early levers to a post-1939 system utilizing a frame lever and top-slide button to simplify field stripping.Military History & LegacyDuring World War II, the U.S. government purchased approximately 14,000 Model B pistols to serve as primary basic marksmanship training weapons for the U.S. Army and Navy. These military-issued variants are highly collectible today and can be identified by:"PROPERTY OF U.S." roll-stamped along the top of the barrel and right side of the frame.A crossed-cannon Ordnance acceptance cartouche stamped over the trigger guard.A uniform, matte Parkerized finish on later military batches, as opposed to the standard high-polish commercial bluing.As is in photos shown