The most valuable HD Military pistols will have stamped on the left side of the frame, above the trigger guard. If it doesn’t have this, it is a commercial model or a post-war export return. The best examples have crisp, deep stamps that weren't buffed off during a arsenal refinish.

Value scales heavily with historical significance and finish condition. Review historical pricing resources like the Gun Digest Gun Values Catalog to track market trends:

Only 2,600 made for the OSS (CIA precursor); highly collectible. HD Military 150,000 – 300,000+ 1946–1955

. Using high-velocity rounds can crack the frame's slide stop lug, significantly reducing the firearm's value and safety. For highly detailed research, the High Standard Collectors Association recommends the book "High Standard Firearms History 1932 to 1984" by John G. Curry for precise shipment dates. field strip the HD Military for cleaning or check for in the frame lug? The High Standard HD 22 Pistol - Guns.com

is preferred by collectors who want the "holster gun" aesthetic and better portability. 3. Original Condition and Finish

If you want to determine the or shipment history of a specific firearm, consider consulting the official archives maintained by the High Standard Collectors Association . They hold factory ledger duplicates capable of identifying specific military depot destinations. Let me know:

Features a last-round bolt hold-open, which was an innovative feature for High Standard at the time. Dating Resources

: The post-war commercial version, with roughly 150,000 produced from 1946 to 1955

The is a landmark American firearm. Produced from 1948 to the early 1950s, it bridged the gap between pre-war target pistols and the iconic M101 “US Property” pistols of the Korean War. For collectors and historians, the serial number is the primary key to unlocking a gun’s specific configuration and manufacture date.