Rarest → Most Common
: Introduced July 14, 1975. This prefix was used during the Leisure Group era.
Most early High Standard pistols used a straight numerical sequence. Note that some models, like the Model C (S/N 500 to 3,116), had their own unique series. Approximate Year Range Starting Serial Number Ending Serial Number 1949 – 1954 1955 – 1959 1960 – 1965 1966 – 1971 1972 – 1975 Alpha-Prefix Series (1975 and Later) high standard serial number chart
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Serial number records for older firearms are often incomplete or contradictory. Always have a qualified gunsmith inspect a firearm before firing.
| Series | Desirability Adjustment | |--------|------------------------| | | Any fancy = 5x - 20x the chart | | Silver Certificates, Gold Notes | +50% to +300% | | Small size (1928-1960s) | Standard chart applies | | Modern (1990s–today) | Lower premiums (more collectors, fewer buyers) | | $100 bills (modern) | Much lower demand (harder to sell) | | $1 & $2 bills | Highest liquidity for fancy numbers | Rarest → Most Common : Introduced July 14, 1975
High-Standard Manufacturing Company, Inc. has a long and complex history, making serial number research a fascinating but sometimes confusing aspect of collecting their firearms. Because the company changed ownership and location multiple times, tracking the manufacturing date of a specific gun requires careful attention to detail.
Would you like a printable one-page version or an Excel-style rarity calculator based on this chart? Note that some models, like the Model C
| Type | Description | Example | Odds | Premium | |------|-------------|---------|------|---------| | | Reads same forward/backward | 12344321 | 1 in 10,000 | 50x - 300x face | | Double Double (Pair Pairs) | Two pairs repeated | 77887788 | 1 in 10,000 | 30x - 150x face | | Near Solid / Almost Solid | One digit off from solid | 77777776 | 1 in 1,234,567 | 20x - 100x face | | Super Repeater | 2-digit repeat 4x | 12121212 | 1 in 10,000 | 40x - 200x face |