^Lot 453 Hi-Standard Model C Semi-Automatic Pistol

Hi-Standard Model C Semi-Automatic Pistol, #2497, .22 Short cal., 6.75" lightweight barrel, blade front and fixed rear sights, blue finish, checkered hard rubber two-piece grips, and one unmarked two-tone 10-rd. magazine. Left barrel lug is marked "MADE IN U.S.A./THE HIGH STANDARD MFG. CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A./PATENTED". Mfg'd 1938. Pistol is very good overall retaining approx. 86%-88% factory blue finish, with losses at the muzzle and along the length of the barrel. There are small patches of light surface erosion and a small area of light rust at the muzzle due to poor storage. Slide shows edgewear and small scratches on the top. Grips are in very good condition and fit well. Bore is very good with defined rifling, and the action functions well on this desirable early pre-war Model C. Est.: $400-$600. (C&R/PPT)