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July 23, 2010
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Saw a revolver that looked like a dan wesson but it had "high standard" on the receiver. Is it a dan wesson? Or a high standard?
Joe S.
central MS
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January 24, 2009
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The High Standard MK II and MK III were made for about 2½ years by Dan Wesson. Here's an informative thread made not so long ago, as we all learned about this unique chapter in DW's history...
https://www.danwessonforum.com/?page_id=3/dan-wesson-history/dan-wesson-high-standard/
Here's a comparison shot I took of mine, a while back. On the left is a DW Model 14, on the right is a HS MK II.
The HS guns were available in the same three barrels lengths as DW's but (as of today) I'm pretty sure there wasn't a Pistol Pac version offered. So far I've seen two grip sizes available & two different medallions used...metal & plastic. The plastic ones seem to be the most common by far.
July 23, 2010
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So if I could get one I should snag it up?
Joe S.
central MS
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January 24, 2009
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That depends on you.
Speaking only for myself, I bought the pair I have because I'm a collector & owning some examples from DW's involvement with HS really appeals to me.
I don't expect them to ever be worth a whole lot in dollar value, instead I value them merely for the cool factor...maybe other collectors will too, I don't know. Currently, most of them seem to be valued between $250 & 375, so if you can get one cheap, go for it! If for no other reason than it will be fun at the range.
July 23, 2010
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I guess the quality is the same? No cheaper parts used or known issues?
Joe S.
central MS
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January 24, 2009
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Not as far as I can see. The HS guns are definitely strictly DW business "under the skin".
They are a Porkchop model, so later style shrouds will not interchange. Otherwise, everything's pretty straight forward.
July 23, 2010
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The one I found isn't a pork chop... I don't think...
Joe S.
central MS
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January 24, 2009
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If that's the case, then it isn't a Mk II or III. High Standard also made other "Mark" revolvers, that didn't involve Dan Wesson. The others were .22 LR & .22 Mag.
If the shroud doesn't look like this & has .357 rollmarked on it, then it's something else.
From what we know so far, DW's involvement with HS ended in late '75, when DW retooled for the 15-2 guns.
July 23, 2010
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I'd have to look again. I usually notice if a model is a porkchop or not as I don't care for those as much but it had the same cylinder release as the DWs so I'm sure I was wrong. 🙂
Joe S.
central MS
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