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.
Understanding the timeline is crucial for using the serial number chart: high standard serial number chart
| Type | Description | Example (on a $1 bill) | Odds (8-digit serial) | Est. Market Premium | |------|-------------|------------------------|----------------------|---------------------| | | All digits identical | 77777777 | 1 in 11,111,111 | 1,000x - 10,000x face | | Low Serial #1 | The very first note | 00000001 | 1 per print run | 5,000x - 50,000x face | | Repeater (Double Quad) | Two sets of 4 identical digits | 88884444 | 1 in 10,000 | 500x - 2,000x face | High-Standard Manufacturing Company, Inc
| 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 | Understanding the timeline is crucial for using the
In 1968, High-Standard was sold to a conglomerate based in Houston, Texas. During this period, High-Standard guns were made with components shipped from the East Hartford plant, but assembly and finish quality are generally considered to be lower than the East Hartford guns. Collectors prize the Hamden and East Hartford guns more highly.
