Above: High Standard  with rosewood grips in uncocked and with Ivory grips (no longer available) in cocked position.  Note how in the cocked position, the front of the grip strap pops forward to act as the trigger.  

Above: shows how the cartridge     Above  the High standard with Mother of Pearl grips. 
 pin is loaded pointing down
into the pistol

1-5/8"  OAL , I've always liked the contemporary profile of the High Standard pistols and this is my attempt at a 2mm pinfire version.  The action is based on the Kobold, berloque pistol, manufactured in Germany, between the two world wars.  It is interesting for several reasons.  First of all it is an underhammer pistol, with the pin of the cartridge facing down into the gun.  Secondly,  the wide, heavy hammer does double duty as the guns breech.  Finally, as shown in the photo above, the trigger is actually the front grip-strap.

All parts are nickel plated steel. Some of the grips shown are ivory, however Ivory grips are no longer available. Other grip material, such as micarta or fossilized mastadon tusk are good looking substitutes, as are  ebony, rosewood, or  ironwood, .  For mother of pearl there is a slight additional charge.  

A hand engraved version of this gun is also available.  

Price:
High Standard Pistol with various grips .................................................. $400
With  mother of pearl grips ...........$425
With Engraved sides......................$650

Glass top display box .................... $15