Make: Hi Standard

Model: H-D Military

Serial Number: 306113, frame and slide are matching

Year of Manufacture: 1949 / ATF Classification: C&R

Caliber/Gauge: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Semi automatic, detachable magazine

Barrel Length: 6.75"

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade with a serrated face, fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable square-notch target sight dovetailed into the slide.

Grip/Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber The grips show moderate wear with scattered scratches and dings. There are two chips taken from the left grip panel at the bottom, but no cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp with light fouling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are light operational marks present. The finish shows handling wear in the grips areas and scattered surface scratches on the barrel. The screw heads show moderate marring and retain turnable slots. The markings are clear and complete. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 10rd magazine

Our Assessment: This pistol presents in very strong overall condition, retaining approximately 80% of its original finish. The metal surfaces show light, even wear consistent with careful use, and the pistol retains a matching slide and frame, an important point of originality for collectors. The long 6.75" barrel gives the pistol a steady sight radius and the classic military target profile associated with the H-D Military series.

Mechanically, the pistol is excellent. The bore rates 9.5 out of 10, showing bright steel and sharp rifling with minimal wear. The action functions correctly with smooth cycling and consistent operation, reflecting the reliability that made the H-D Military a favored training and competition pistol. Balance is deliberate and stable, well suited to precision rimfire shooting.

Historically, the H-D Military occupies an important place in American rimfire pistol development, widely used for military training, competitive shooting, and civilian marksmanship programs in the postwar period. A 1949 example with strong original finish, matching major components, and an excellent bore stands as a highly desirable and collectible representative of High Standard's golden era of target pistol production.