Questions on a High Standard Double 9 W-100

[pslshooter]

Over this weekend I did a remodel project for an older guy that I like to help out. He asked me what the bill was and I gave him the price. Knowing that he lives on a fixed income I give him below family deal, he's more like family than most of mine really are. Over the 2 decades of our friendship in trade for some tasks, he has showed me how to trap, patience in squirrel hunting and scouting techniques for deer hunting. We do our normal haggling over the price, half the fun of doing the work for him, and we come to a final agreement. He gave me $100 and hands me this balled up old towel. He told me not to open it till I got home. I agreed and set it in my tool bag and we sat for an hour and talked over coffee.

I loaded up my tools and headed home. An hour later I was bringing my tool in and remembered the towel. I set the bag down on my chair and opened the towel. Inside is an High Standard Double 9 mod. W-100.
 
He told me that he was giving me what he could and something special. Like I said earlier I've known him for over 20 yrs and over this time he has given me a couple guns in trade for working for him. Be it fixing fence, mucking stalls, baling hay or just any of the handyman stuff I do. Over the years I've watched him bury his wife, all 4 of his children, 7 grandchildren and most recently his only great-grand son was killed by ad IED in our last delployment to Iraq 4 years ago. John the IVth as I always called him was one of my subordinants of my squad. I helped him get in the unit we served in and went overseas with. After I came home for good, John Sr. told me it was good I was home. He was tired of buring his loved ones and joked if I got killed who would he have to the things he couldn't.


This was 4 years ago this coming March. Since then I've ETS'd from the Army and gone back to construction full time. Working on John's farm every few months.

Sorry about rambling
The question of the matter is the Revolver. I have found that me w-100 was mand in the late 50's till they changed something with the trigger and designated it the w-101. I mainly want to know all I can about the little gun. What trigger changes were done to them, since IMHO the trigger on this one is perfect. Why do all the High Standard manuals say that minimal barrel cleaning is needed. I'm used to military standards for cleaning.

[mbopp]

Wow, given the story are you really going to shoot that?

Go here:

http://www.histandard.info/

and click on the Discussion Forum. Post your question and the S/N, John's real good with HS history.

[pslshooter]

Thanks for the info. I'm noe sure about keeping it put up or shooting it as of yet. I'd like to see how it shoots, but in the same respect, I don't want to ruin it's value.

[44 Man]

The Hi-standard Double Nine series were decent shooters, but not target guns or collectables as the Hi-Standard auto's have become.  I'd shoot it and enjoy it, that's what they were for.  Especially considering the gun was a gift from a close friend, it would be special when you took it out.  Enjoy.  44 Man

[Uncle Howie]

I'd shoot it and enjoy it, that's what they were for.  Especially considering the gun was a gift from a close friend, it would be special when you took it out.  Enjoy.  44 Man

Right on!

[pslshooter]

Well it shoots like a dream. Timing is dead on, no slop in the cylinder and functions flawlessly. Even at 25 yds it keeps a good group for a 50 yr old revolver. All 9 shots in a rabbit target. It's definately one of the best gifts I've ever received.

[Hodr]

Long ago, 1966,  I was an armorer on a tdy assignment at a Ft Benning STRAC unit.  Arms room had a High Standard Double Nine Posse with timing and lead shaving problems.  It took me almost three days, a few spare parts and some needle files to get it straight.  Gun was personal weapon of a 5' 2" career e-7 and being fairly new it was almost a week before I put it together.  Supply Sgt. confirmed weapon was for use with 22 shorts by a man braver than most I knew, Vietnam tunnel rat.  

blindhari

[pslshooter]

using shorts is a lot safer on the ears than .22 lr or a good ol' GI .45

[MJO]

in my opinion I would use it as long as it is safe. Ruining the value?  Let's just say the value is $1000, could you bring yourself to sell it?  Now picture the look on this good man's face when you are out in the field and he sees it being worn proudly on your hip...now that is value.  in my opinion

[pslshooter]

Selling it was never an option. I'll sell every firearm I have bought before I'd sell a gift.
Since I have shot it at the range, it has taken the place of the Ruger Std. Model I usually keep on my side for rabbit and tree rats. I cleaned up the holster and belt, just need it get some saddle soap to limber up the rig before it starts cracking.
It seems to like shorts over long rifle. I keep a better group with the shorts and they are less detremental on the ears. So as it sits the Rugers, Std Mod pistol and 10-22, have been replaced by the Double 9 and the Marlin 39a for small game and plinking.
If there was ever a need for .22 cal speed loaders this litle gun is it.