Hi Standard 22LR

[TBT]

A good friend of mine called me yesterday and asked if I would be interested in buying his old Hi Standard Olympic (he thinks it's an Olympic, there is no markings of a name) Semi-Auto 22LR handgun. He says that it is in great condition and was at one point his grandfather's gun.

I know nothing about Hi Standard and was hoping that you all could shed some light on them. Maybe let me know what to look for when I look at the gun.

He thinks it's late 60's to early-mid 70's model but he's not sure, he's had it since the early 80's. He wants $175 for it.

Another thing, it's unregistered because of the age of the firearm. If I buy it ... do I have to register it?

Wish I had more info to give you guys to base your opinion on, but that's all I know right now, I haven't looked at it myself yet.

Thanks as always!

TBT

[XavierBreath]

This one is a Duramatic. It's at the bottom of Hi standard's line, from about the same era. In the condition it is in, I could possibly get $175 for it, but $150 or $125 is more realistic.

Apparently in their day, they were very good pistols. I know the Duramatic is extremely durable, it shoots well, and is reliable. I like the design. Changing barrels is one thumbscrew away. Very few parts, and the parts are well made.

Here's some Hi Standard Links:

www.tm-techmark.com/jspacek.htm

users.adelphia.net/~jbarta/otherstuff.html

www.highstandard.org/

www.tm-techmark.com/jspacek/HSCA-APP.HTM

[MLB]

I'd be a bit concerned about the unregistered thing. If PA requires handgun registration, you may be buying into $175 worth of hassle...

Maybe there's some info at www.packing.org.

[TBT]

XavierBreath said:

This one is a Duramatic. It's at the bottom of Hi standard's line, from about the same era. In the condition it is in, I could possibly get $175 for it, but $150 or $125 is more realistic.

Apparently in their day, they were very good pistols. I know the Duramatic is extremely durable, it shoots well, and is reliable. I like the design. Changing barrels is one thumbscrew away. Very few parts, and the parts are well made.

Here's some Hi Standard Links:

www.tm-techmark.com/jspacek.htm

users.adelphia.net/~jbarta/otherstuff.html

www.highstandard.org/

www.tm-techmark.com/jspacek/HSCA-APP.HTM

Great info man! Thanks!

[TBT]

MLB said:

I'd be a bit concerned about the unregistered thing. If PA requires handgun registration, you may be buying into $175 worth of hassle...

Maybe there's some info at www.packing.org.

I checked packing.org before and couldn't find anything. This is something I will have to find out before I make up my mind.