Help with this High Standard Victor

Florida Guy · June 18, 2011, 08:33 PM

Waiting for more pics from seller on this gun:

Wondering what you think is a fair price to pay for one that is LNIB.
Made in Hamden, CT 1970. 5.5" bbl. Asking $800

The main thing that bothers me is the stampings.
"The Victor" on the barrel was supposed to be on the early guns, and "Victor" on frame on later ones. This one has both, which I've never seen. Every one I've seen had one OR the other.

Standing Wolf · June 18, 2011, 09:29 PM

You'll probably get more definitive answers in shorter order here: http://www.histandard.info/

I have several Victors, but can't give you an authoritative answer: I'm an accumulator more than a collector. Sorry! I can tell you if it's an original gun rather than one cobbled together from assorted parts, $800 wouldn't be an unusual price for the best American .22 long rifle match pistol ever made.

Let me make two recommendations, please:

Talk with the seller. If you're unable to look over the gun in person, try to get a feel for the person at the other end of a telephone line. My personal rule of thumb is to be cautious. If anything doesn't feel 100% on the up and up, it's time for me to back away.
Make sure there's a reasonable inspection period during which you can return the gun for a full refund. My personal rule of thumb is if I don't get at least three days, I'm not going to buy the gun.

Yes, there have been some other good American .22 match pistols, but even the best Smith & Wesson model 41 trigger I've ever pulled wouldn't have been better than the average Hamden High Standard trigger. Texas "High Standards" aren't even on my list of guns worth considering.

Best of success to you!

Florida Guy · June 18, 2011, 09:42 PM

Thank you for your reply and the website.
I have already viewed that site, and that's where I read about the stampings.
It was either on barrel OR frame.
That's what makes me suspicious of this gun.

And I would be buying it sight unseen, so I agree, I would have to get a good feel about the seller.

**Mike Irwin** · June 19, 2011, 02:44 AM

Posted in the wrong forum.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/anno...t.php?f=1&a=97

Closed.

June 18, 2011, 08:33 PM	#1
Florida Guy Member Join Date: March 14, 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 68	Help with this High Standard Victor Waiting for more pics from seller on this gun: Wondering what you think is a fair price to pay for one that is LNIB. Made in Hamden, CT 1970. 5.5" bbl. Asking $800 The main thing that bothers me is the stampings. "The Victor" on the barrel was supposed to be on the early guns, and "Victor" on frame on later ones. This one has both, which I've never seen. Every one I've seen had one OR the other. Last edited by Florida Guy; June 18, 2011 at 09:00 PM.

June 18, 2011, 09:29 PM	#2
Standing Wolf Member in memoriam Join Date: April 26, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,649	You'll probably get more definitive answers in shorter order here: http://www.histandard.info/ I have several Victors, but can't give you an authoritative answer: I'm an accumulator more than a collector. Sorry! I can tell you if it's an original gun rather than one cobbled together from assorted parts, $800 wouldn't be an unusual price for the best American .22 long rifle match pistol ever made. Let me make two recommendations, please: Talk with the seller. If you're unable to look over the gun in person, try to get a feel for the person at the other end of a telephone line. My personal rule of thumb is to be cautious. If anything doesn't feel 100% on the up and up, it's time for me to back away. Make sure there's a reasonable inspection period during which you can return the gun for a full refund. My personal rule of thumb is if I don't get at least three days, I'm not going to buy the gun. Yes, there have been some other good American .22 match pistols, but even the best Smith & Wesson model 41 trigger I've ever pulled wouldn't have been better than the average Hamden High Standard trigger. Texas "High Standards" aren't even on my list of guns worth considering. Best of success to you! __________________ No tyrant should ever be allowed to die of natural causes.

June 19, 2011, 02:44 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	Posted in the wrong forum. http://thefiringline.com/forums/anno...t.php?f=1&a=97 Closed. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

June 18, 2011, 09:42 PM	#3
Florida Guy Member Join Date: March 14, 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 68	Thank you for your reply and the website. I have already viewed that site, and that's where I read about the stampings. It was either on barrel OR frame. That's what makes me suspicious of this gun. And I would be buying it sight unseen, so I agree, I would have to get a good feel about the seller.