somd_mustangs
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- Jul 1, 2012
- 5,745
Picked this up at an auction that had several military-marked High Standards... it didn't get much attention, maybe because condition isn't the greatest. But they only made 1042 of them between 1940 and 1942 (the Model H-E was the least-produced HS at 1009 made). These aren't terribly valuable, but for the Mawkie PriceTM it was hard to pass up. It's the first of the "hammer" models so has some historical interest. It feels very awkward to me, maybe the grip angle, but the Woodsman has a similar angle and it feels comfortable. Proof in the pudding will come after cleaning it up and taking it for a spin.
The rear sight is very interesting, it adjusts elevation by rotating the blade. At the full-back position the sight notch is a wee thing.
The rear sight is very interesting, it adjusts elevation by rotating the blade. At the full-back position the sight notch is a wee thing.