It fits nicely in the hand!

Thanks for watching. If you get a chance please check out my channel.

Thank you and please check out my channel if you get a chance.

@chris mclaughlin Went right on. Stud style.

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Thanks for watching.

The good old days!!!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching!

They are great guns.

Jeremiah Gavlinski Thanks! My goal is to provide useful information and have fun. I did not get to take this gun out shooting is this video but I will get out and show it shooting it a future video. Some of my videos get pretty dry, like my 22 ammo review, but I am trying to get practical information across. Thanks for watching, and if you get a chance please check out some of my other videos. I'll try to get one a week out.

Michael Bell Quick question, I notice national magazine and triple K on the web, and I assume the magazines out of the new Texas based high standard would work. What do you find works best?

Miss ShadowWalker When I bought guns I always looked for ones offered with more than one magazine. All of my magazines are vintage. There are subtle differences between some of the models. I think as long as you tell them which model you have then they should work. If you do buy some after market mags please let us know how they work. What model and what features does your High Standard pistol have?

Thanks! If you have any specific questions not in the video, fire away.

thanks for watching. I do not have an HD model. All of t

Thar's a very nice model and they bring a good price.

Thanks for watching!

+Rory Gallagherfan Thanks! I would not worry about the surface rust as long as it functions well. If you keep it clean and lubed it will serve you well. They are comfortable guns to shoot, and easy to clean. That was a nice gift to receive. I just received a Winchester model 190 rifle as a gift. It was stored in a sealed case and had considerable surface rust but as I inspected it internally, it appeared to have been shot very little if at all.. I have done as you did just cleaned and lubed it. Have not got to shoot it yet but expect it will shoot well. It's nice when you receive an unexpected gift that is fun to use. Better than a tie!!

+Brian Norton Thanks. Check out some of our other videos if you get a chance.

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Nice!

Very nice!!

NEVER sell it.

Don't worry, Mike. I won't!

Thanks for watching

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You're welcome.

Thank you!

Thanks.

+Glenn Hanson The barrel release will be stiff if it has not been used much. Clean and lube and it will smooth out. Please let me know if aftermarket mags work or don't work in your Sport King.

Nice!

They feel so good and solid in the hand.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 Yes it does. It was my father's. He carried it in Iceland during WW2. It's very unique.

@@hammerthor6441 WOW! What a history behind your pistol. Truly an heirloom piece. If you are ever in coastal NC look me up and we will do a video and show it off.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 it's a deal.

toddlfrank Please let us know how the Triple K magazines work. There are subtle differences in some of my magazines. I just bought guns with at least 2 original mags with each gun. I would like to know what people find when the try the Triple K mags.

Great idea, and very useful with these old classics as spare parts are hard to find. Thank you!

Let me know how it goes.

+Johnny Hall Numrich gun parts had the spare barrels. That way you can save your vintage barrel as original.

thank you mr. bell ill keep you posted on how it all goes and progresses ,i had not ever even considered a suppressor before but after you showed me how fine of a host the sport king is i think i will do it. now to save up the funds as i just spent my allowance on a .45 acp . i spend the money i save from not smoking cigs on things i want and it keeps me off cigs. 3 years now its worked fine. guitars guns fishing gear all with cig money , so ill order a barrel first , the sport king is at shop having a set of grips installed i purchased that fit terribly. im in rural north florida on acre but i have anti gunner neighbors that get excited even if i shoot gamo .22 air guns so silencer is perfect addition hehehe. again thanks for your fine video and collection of sport king and high standards. very best regards fine sir

My brother lives in Williston FL. He has a 20 acre sand pit he shoots in. Good luck on your build. Please check out out channel and other videos when you get a chance.

hey there mr. bell do you happen to need a safety side grip for any of you sport kings? i have orig. brown extra and what do you think is fair price for bbl. thread job on sport king?

$50-75 for threads. One of my HS's has a chip, let me check on that. Thanks.

Check for the features you want. It should be in really nice shape for $400.

So your gun went it to full auto.

I have not had mags fall out. I try to keep the original mag with the specific gun. Mags do not interchange as well as you think they should. Federal bulk has a small slightly "pointy" projectile and works well for me in these pistols.

They are classic.

Thanks for watching.

Me too. Very comfortable in the hand.

Time and oil!!

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Yep!

Both types of barrels lock down tight. Longer barrels give you a longer sight radius which would make the biggest difference in shooting these accurately for the average shooter.

+Daryl Goebel I found barrels at Numrich Gun Parts.

All of mine are older guns made in Hamden.

They are all very good pistols. I just bought a Triple K aftermarket mag to see if they work. Have not tried it yet. We'll see.

i have a 103 space gun with a U.S. stamp on it. .gramps used it when he was in competition.. always gets the most questions at the range.. and theyr simply amazed when i take out tennis balls at 100yds no prob :)

Just got a 1967 Supermatic Citation and it does not have original mags. Using triplek....getting FTF...

@@roboink Not unusual. High Standards are very choosy about how the magazine lips are formed. High Standards do not have feed ramps, so the magazines are critical to feeding. Your magazine needs to be "tuned up" Here is the tool you need. Works great, with a little trial and error your mags will be feeding fine. www.ebay.com/itm/High-Standard-Magazine-Adjustment-Tool-Hi-Slant-Military-Grips-Made-in-USA/231719783755?epid=1039261329&hash=item35f3934d4b:g:6ggAAOSwA4dWHU1O

I think so. Soak it with some penetrating oil and see if that loosens it up.

Thanks Daniel. 1) You may be able to get grips that are smooth on both sides, getting rid of the thumb rest. Look at GunBroker. 2) Google using the serial # and model to research the "date of manufacture" 3) Magazines may be found on GunBroker. Make sure they are for your specific model. Triple K also makes some. If you buy yhem from Brownell's and they don't fit, you can return them. 4) The barrel depends on if it has the stud . Numrich has the stud type of barrels. Otherwise you can keep searching on GunBroker for someone to put one up for bid. Thanks for watching!

+J.L. Roberts Must be another Mike Bell. There are three of us here in my small hometown.

+Michael Bell (mbell556) I see. You are the Mike of Bell Brass Cartridges, I assume? Is there a site which tells the history of that company or do you have a video which explains the same.

No, I am just a recently retired surgeon. My kids started me on this "video journey". I've been collecting, shooting and building guns for the last 25 years or so.

Thanks, I have never tried the TripleK mags. Sorry I can't help there. A pistol with extra original mags is a good selling point with vintage guns like these. If you do try the aftermarket mags, please share your experience here for others to see. Thanks for watching!

I have a 50's vintage Sport King, no locking slide, lever actuated lock for removing barrel . Alas, with a broken firing pin! I need an owner's manual and schematic/parts listing.

Numrich Gun Parts may help. They have the diagrams on their website and have a lot of vintage parts.

@@aemsziganti4243 I replaced my broken firing pin, it was easy! Pull off the slide, drive out a small pin that retains the firing pin, replace firing pin and put the retaining pin back in. Got my parts through Numrich.

Is this a 22 short pistol? Is it the one with the unusual curved magazine? Search GunBroker every week or two and you might find what you need.

Which type of connection to the frame does it have? A stud or the channel? Numrich had the stud barrels for sale. I may have an extra one in the shop if they are all out. Do you want it threaded?

google it I found set for mine fast

Numrich Gun Parts for the barrel.

Numerich gun parts.

I would think between $800-$1,600 depending on condition and if you have the 2 barrel set box and papers.

now it's probably 41500-2000

Not sure for the duramatic. Mine touch.

They come in both

Do not dryfire these pistols. As far as the ammo, pick the brand that works the best for your pistol and just use that. Make sure you clean and lube the gun well before firing and see if it still sticks after a dud, but again, do not dryfire.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 thanks for your reply. I wasn"t clear previously. usually I put spent casing or snapcap in the chamber. question, do u usually store the pistol cocked or uncocked

Cocked.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 thanks

Thanks!

It is similar to the HD military model but does not have an exposed hammer that the military wanted on their model. Top of the line pistol.

I do not have any military models because I wanted a quick change barrel. So I do not have any first hand experience with this. I refer you to this thread. You may be able to find better info too. Google is your friend. www.thefirearmsforum.com/threads/hd-military-barrel-removal.60231/

I always looked for pistols that came with extra original mags.

Triple K makes mags for some of these. I shoot a lot of 22lr suppressed in mine.

Only shoot the SV ammo. you will crack the frame if you use hp 22lr ammo. good luck

Nice!

All of mine are marked on the frame.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 : Thanks for the response, but this one is not marked anywhere. My gunsmith says that it is early 64 and still in great shape. I'll try to send a photo soon.

@@paulroberts7882 OK

I like having the slide stop.

I believe that is correct.

I looked at the pistol I mentioned yesterday it’s a field king Heavy barrel with oval slot ports two one on each side, in a V configuration looking down the barrel on either side of the front sight. It has bolt release, and a slide off type barrel not the post/ stud type. 6 3/4 in. barrel and adjustable rear sight. It’s in very good to excellent condition. Is the field king a step up from the sport king type ??? This one I’m looking at has the features I want.

Oh and it’s stamped f k. Or f d 101 on it

Use any penetrating oil and let it sit for a day or so. Then use a plastic hammer, hold the pistol in your hand with the button facing up and hit only the button with the plastic hammer. This will break it free. It may still be very hard to push it in all the way to release the barrel but it will work. Once you get the barrel off, disassemble, clean and oil everything. Then go shoot it and repeat. If you use it, it will get easier to break down. I have been there on a few of my high standards. :o)

I saw in some other VDO that they recommend tapping the barrel release button, and the frame around it, lightly with rubber or plastic hammer. then push the barrel release button on a hard surface, like edge of a table, while holding the barrel. that's how I do it to release mine after some time of storage. if the barrel was recently release, the button would be easier to push.

I would keep an eye on GunBroker. Numrich had some parts and that is where I picked up extra barrels to have shortened and threaded.

brownells i HAVE MAG ON WAY FOR LESS THAN $35 ORDERED YESTERDAY BRAND NEW.

Plastic hammer might help.

They are great guns.

Thanks for the info

No they are not, Triple K makes some for certain models. When I shop for these pistols on GunBroker I always looked for pistols that came with extra mags.

Thanks. I did find some for my model on line. $35.00 give or take. I'll pick up two extra.

I will look at mine and see if I can come up with a possibility.

email mbell@ec,rr,com

I would not think so. Locks down tight against the frame.

Very cool.

me too

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

No. Wow. I would love to see that. If you are ever in eastern NC we can do a video review of that.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 i wish I could post pics.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 if i were around, I definitely would. I'm on lousyana.🙁

I do not know.

@@MichaelBellmbell556 okay thank you

Field strip by removing the barrel, then slide comes off. At this point just clean and lube everything you can get to with CLP or synthetic motor oil. Then reassemble. What model do you have?

@@MichaelBellmbell556 hi looks like model. HD Military Thanks I keep it unload and locked

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1079-1980 I believe.

It does hold open with the empty magazine inserted

Look on Gunbroker and see what folks are paying for similar pistols.

Local machine shop. $75

@@MichaelBellmbell556 Did he back cut the Barrel?

@@gfdfperte4248 Do you mean crown? Yes.