Auction:14493143 Firearm Description: Hi Point Model JHP Semi Automatic PistolCaliber:.45 ACPSerial #: X4254713Finish: Black painted finishGrips/Stock: Textu. The Hi-Point carbine is a series of pistol-caliber carbines manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms chambered, for 9×19mm Parabellum,.40 S&W, 10mm Auto,.45 ACP and.380 ACP handgun cartridges. In addition to the serial number, gun manufacturers must also imprint the firearm with the name of the brand, the country of origin, model if available and caliber, explains the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The name of the importer and location must also appear on the firearm. As with the serial number, each imprint must have a minimum depth of 0.003 inch.

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There isn’t an extended history to High Standard’s revolver line, like there is to their line of semi-automatic target pistols. They didn’t design their first revolver, the Sentinel, until 1955, probably at the behest of Sears, which was a large shareholder in the company. The Double-Nine, a double-action nine shot Western style revolver, first appeared in 1958. It had an aluminum frame, a rebounding hammer, and a 5½ inch barrel. They were available in both blue and nickel finish , though I have seen far fewer in nickel than in blue. Early grips were white or black plastic, and later fake stag was available. A few rare guns have checkered black plastic grips. Sears sold the gun as the J.C. Higgins Ranger or Model 90, and later also as the Ranger De Luxe. High Standard also made western style revolvers for Western Auto and Kroydon Arms.

• W-100 in Original Box

  W-100. The first Double-Nine series was called the W-100.
• W-101. After about a year, in early 1959, the ejector rod latch was modified slightly, as was the frame to accommodate it.
• W-102. In 1960, for the W-102 series, a return spring was added to the ejector rod. On the earlier models, if you didn’t remember to manually retract the ejector into the cylinder before closing the cylinder you would put a nasty scratch on the left side of the frame. The “Longhorn,” “Posse,” and “Natchez” models were first manufactured in 1960, with shipments beginning in September. The Posse did not have the underlug on the barrel to contain the cylinder release. The “Longhorn” was sold with 4½, 5½, and 9½ inch barrels; the “Posse” had walnut grips and a 3½ inch barrel; and the “Natchez” featured a birds-head grip and a 4½ inch barrel. Sears also sold versions of the 9½ Longhorn, Natchez, and Posse. The W-102 series of the Double- Nine was only in production for a few months before it transitioned to the W-103, whereas the W-102 Longhorns were in production for about a year.
• W-103. This series appeared arround March of 1961. The changes were mostly internal. The ejector latch housing was stamped instead of machined.
• W-104. This series appeared around April of 1962 and featured internal changes only.
• W-105. In early 1970, more internal changes were made. The “Hombre,” “Durango,” and “Marshal” models were introduced. Walnut grips became standard. The Marshall, like the Poss,e did not have the underlug on the barrel to hold the cylinder release. The 1970 Hombre had a 4” barrel, whereas later versions had a 4.5” barrel, as did all the Durangos. High Standard also made a copy of the Double-Nine from 1971 through early 1975 that was called the NATO 49er. It had the aluminum frame of the W-105 series guns, rather than the steel frame of the W-106.

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  W-106. The W-106 series was introduced in 1971 and had a steel frame that could handle magnum cartridges. The first Double-Nines were made with interchangeable cylinders (.22 long rifle and .22 magnum). The firing pin was moved from the hammer to the frame, and the guns were available with an adjustable rear sight. The “High- Sierra” was introduced in early 1973, with an octagonal barrel, gold plated trigger guard and grip frame, and interchangeable cylinders. (The earliest version was not marked “High-Sierra” and was produced for less than a year. Some of them came in a box marked Longhorn, but with an applied sticker that said “Double-Nine Convertible.”) The aluminum-frame W-105 series continued production in parallel with the steel-frame W-106.

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The Double-Nine shown here was the first gun I ever bought. It is a W-104 series, made in 1968. I bought it in 1971 at a pawn shop in downtown Houston for $39.95--it came with a holster. The gun originally had some really ugly fake-stag plastic grips. I quickly sought out the black grips which have been on the gun ever since.

This is still my favorite .22 pistol. I also own a High Standard semi-auto target pistol, but I can shoot my revolver pretty much interchangeably with it--they are both equally accurate. My experience with other .22 revolvers has not been as good. For instance, it is difficult to find a Ruger Bearcat where all the chambers are accurate. John J. Stimson, Jr. tells me, however, that the factory acceptance standards for the revolver line was not as high as for the automatic pistol line-- the autos were required to fire tighter groups to pass inspection. High Standard claimed that with the counter-bored cylinder the gun could be dry fired without damage. I have accidentally dry fired mine a number of times over the years with no noticeable damage to the cylinder or firing pin, though I still don’t recommend dry-firing if you can avoid it.

My gun has seen a lot of wear and tear. I foolishly left it in the trunk of my car for quite a while and the cylinder got some rust on it. Before I took these pictures, I carefully touched up scratches on the frame with Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black and retouched the cylinder and barrel with Birchwood Casey Super Blue. The old gun looks pretty darned good now!

Double Nine serial numbers were in the same series as the Sentinel through 1971.

The J.C. Higgins Ranger

The Ranger was made by High Standard for Sears Roebuck Company from 1958 through 1963, built on the same aluminum frame as the Double-Nine. The cylinder of the Ranger was fluted in a distinctive pattern and the trigger, hammer, and grip frame were nickel plated, whereas the rest of the gun had a blued finish. All Rangers were fitted with a 5-1/2 inch barrel. There were three versions. The first version (Sears ID number 583.990), marked “Ranger” on the barrel, was a W-100 series gun with no return spring for the cylinder ejector. The second version (Sears ID number 583 .991), marked “Ranger” on the barrel, was a W-101 series gun, which likewise did not have a return spring for the cylinder ejector. The third version (Sears ID number 583.992), marked “Model 90” on the barrel, was a W-103 series gun with a return spring in the cylinder ejector. These guns all featured checkered black plastic grips with a medallion showing a saguaro cactus inset with the skull of a steer. The Ranger is a relatively scarce gun.

The Hi-Point carbine is a series of pistol-caliber carbines manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms chambered, for 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP and .380 ACP handgun cartridges. They are very inexpensive, constructed using polymers and alloyed metals as much as possible, resulting in a reduction of production costs and sale price. It functions via a simple direct blowback action.

Origin[edit]

Developed during the now-defunct 1994 Federal assault weapons ban, the Hi-Point carbine comes with a ten-round magazine that fits into the pistol grip. With the expiration of the federal assault weapons ban in 2004, aftermarket third-party fifteen- and fourteen-round magazines are now also available in most states. A company called 'Redball Sports' as of 2016 manufactures a twenty-shot magazine for the Model 995 carbine.^[1]

The proprietary magazines are usable only with Hi-Point firearms. The pistol-style magazines for the 4095 .40 S&W carbine are fully interchangeable with the Hi-Point .40 S&W pistol. No such compatibility was advertised by Hi-Point regarding the original 995 carbine and the 9mm Hi-Point C-9 pistol; owners of both designs have reported that they are not completely interchangeable. The 8 shot pistol magazine is too short to fit the carbine; however, the 10 shot carbine magazine will fit into the pistol but extends past the bottom of the grip.

Development[edit]

The Hi-Point carbine was developed for the civilian market and not specifically aimed at police department use. Nevertheless, it has been approved and purchased by a small number of local police departments that cannot easily afford to outfit all of their officers with more expensive long guns.^{[citation needed]}

Crack for steam skyrim. In the first quarter of 2009, a new model of the 995 carbine was released, the 995TS, which features a new stock and last round hold open. The TS model is slightly more expensive than the '995 Classic,' affectionately known as 'the Planet of the Apes gun.' The 4095 model in .40 S&W^[2] and the newest model, the Model 4595 in .45 ACP,^[3] are available only in the new TS configuration. As of September 2010, the '995 Classic' or '4095 Classic' are no longer featured on the Hi-Point website.^[4]

As of November 2017, Hi-Point has put into production a new carbine in 10mm Auto. Based on the Model 4595TS, the Model 1095TS functions similarly to the 4595TS, with a 10 round single-stack magazine and a telescoping bolt in a blowback action.^[5]

Options for the Hi-Point carbine are few. The company does make a muzzle brake for them that substantially reduces muzzle flip when shooting, and there are lasers and flashlights that mount easily to the new TS pattern stocks. An independent firm markets a bolt handle that screws on to the existing bolt handle and makes manipulating the bolt more comfortable for the shooter.^[6] It is also possible to mount a scope if the shooter wishes to do so.^[7]

Legality[edit]

The Hi Point Carbine has since been designated an assault weapon in the State of Connecticut with the April 4, 2013 signing of Public Act 13-3 ^[8] It has been similarly designated by the State of New York with the signing of the NY SAFE Act and as of mid-2013, purchase of any of the unaltered carbines has been restricted to law enforcement officers. However, in 2014 a company developed a shield that prevents the shooter from wrapping their hand around the pistol grip, which means that legally the pistol grip is not a pistol grip within the definition of such under the SAFE Act. With the shield fitted, Hi-Point carbines are again legal to own in New York state.^{[citation needed]}

Popularity[edit]

The carbine has proven popular, and has established a solid reputation as a plinking rifle or knockabout camp or truck gun.^{[citation needed]} Some 28,000 were made and sold in 1998 alone, and it continues to sell well. After the success of the 9mm Model 995, the Model 4095 was created in the .40 S&W caliber. It shares much of the success of the Model 995. The Model 4595TS is a success and shares the popularity of the smaller-caliber versions.

Hi-Point carbines consistently score high in evaluations run by Gun Tests Magazine.^[9]

The Hi-Point Carbine is infamous for being used in the Littleton, ColoradoColumbine High School massacre, as Eric Harris used the weapon throughout the massacre.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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1. ^'REDBALL SPORTS HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES'. REDBALL SPORTS. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
2. ^'Hi-Point Firearms: 40 cal Carbines'. www.hi-pointfirearms.com. Hi Point Firearms. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
3. ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2010-10-23. Retrieved 2010-09-08.Cite uses deprecated parameter deadurl= (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
4. ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2008-05-15. Retrieved 2009-10-28.Cite uses deprecated parameter deadurl= (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
5. ^Fortier, David. 'Economical 10mm Carbine,' Firearms News, Volume 71, Issue 22, November 2017.
6. ^http://www.dmcharginghandles.com/ . Retrieved November 19, 2014.
7. ^'Hi-Point Firearms: 45 cal Carbine - Black'. hi-pointfirearms.com.
8. ^http://www.ct.gov/despp/lib/despp/slfu/pa_13-3.pdf
9. ^'9mm Carbines: Hi-Point Takes On Ruger In Self-Defense Showdown'(PDF), Gun Tests, February 2002, archived from the original on 2011-08-25

External links[edit]

• 'Hi-Point 995'. Carbine. Hi-Point Firearms. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010.Cite uses deprecated parameter deadurl= (help)
• 'Hi-Point'. Mouse Guns. Link central.
• Campbell, R.K. (2005). 'Hi-Point's Space Age Carbine From MKS Fills Many Bills'. Gun Week. Carbine review. Archived from the original on March 7, 2005.Cite uses deprecated parameter deadurl= (help)
• Mallory, Stephen (June 2004). 'Hi Point 9mm Carbine'. The Martialist. Product review. Archived from the original on August 16, 2004.Cite uses deprecated parameter deadurl= (help)