Above: High Standard  with ivory grips in uncocked and 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.  The grips are ivory.  Other grip material, such as ebony, rosewood,  ironwood, can be substituted for the same price.  For mother of pearl there is a slight additional charge. 

Price:
High Standard Pistol ........................................... $390
With  mother of pearl grips....................................$415