For the most serious collectors, John Stimson himself offers a direct look‑up service. Post your complete serial number on the Hi‑Standard forum (in the appropriate sticky thread) along with a request for Mr. Stimson to check the shipping records. He can often retrieve the exact date the pistol left the factory, the invoice number, and even the original account number the gun was shipped to.
On pristine examples, you may also find matching partial numbers stamped on the underside of the slide or barrel assembly. Always verify that these internal numbers match the primary frame serial number to guarantee the gun has its original parts. Collectors' Holy Grail: The MS "Silent" Serial Numbers
Peak post-war commercial production; heavy target 6.75-inch and 4.5-inch barrels. 1950 – 1951
Unlike modern firearms that use alphanumeric codes, High Standard used a sequential numerical system during the 1940s.
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For the most serious collectors, John Stimson himself offers a direct look‑up service. Post your complete serial number on the Hi‑Standard forum (in the appropriate sticky thread) along with a request for Mr. Stimson to check the shipping records. He can often retrieve the exact date the pistol left the factory, the invoice number, and even the original account number the gun was shipped to.
On pristine examples, you may also find matching partial numbers stamped on the underside of the slide or barrel assembly. Always verify that these internal numbers match the primary frame serial number to guarantee the gun has its original parts. Collectors' Holy Grail: The MS "Silent" Serial Numbers histandard model hd military serial numbers best
Peak post-war commercial production; heavy target 6.75-inch and 4.5-inch barrels. 1950 – 1951 For the most serious collectors, John Stimson himself
Unlike modern firearms that use alphanumeric codes, High Standard used a sequential numerical system during the 1940s. He can often retrieve the exact date the