HSCA members

 

  Greetings to you. My name is Ed, and I have been a member of HSCA for about 30 years. It is time I give up the safe queens. These Hi-Standards are the best of the bunch from over 40 years of collecting. Most are unfired or 99.5%. I kept a few lesser quality shooters for practice and recreation. There are 12 total pieces covering the letter series, including a 99.5% Model "E" in the original box with a walnut interior that I got from Bill Bryant back in 1994. There are slant grip Trophy's and Olympics. There is a short barrel solid rib Victor in the box. These are all high grade pieces with nothing below the Olympic or Trophy grade in the slant grips. I am asking that you send out a blog communication to members so they all have a chance to acquire something special. These Hi-Standards have not seen the market in 30+ years. Kraft Auctioneers in Valparaiso Indiana is handling the sale on Sunday January 8th 2023 at 10AM. There will be bidding on Proxibid and HiBid. 

Lot numbers 337-349

 2022 Winter newsletters were mailed on 9 December. (Which is ahead of schedule)

On the cover there are three High Standard marked R&D rifles from Mike Slaven's collection. That means there are still a lot more unique pieces to hunt down.  

There are articles by Bob Waldinger and Jerry Watson on High Standard rifles and an article by Gary Hooper regarding his innovative method of deactivating firearms for display at shows.

There are flyers from the OGCA inviting HSCA members to attend their May show.

If you are a paid-up active member, and have not received your newsletter by 1 January, please notify NIGHTDOC@AOL.COM.

There is an important message hidden under the "HSCA business item" heading.  It asks for an increase in member participation.  That includes, but is not limited to, supporting the club by paying the $40 annual dues.  

There is a request for members to volunteer or nominate other willing members to become club officers. Nominations must be received by 19 January 2023.

I would personally appreciate articles for the newsletter.  I promised to produce two newsletters. I have published four to date. I am out of ideas for articles. Please step up and help the club.  Send articles to Nightdoc@aol.com.

Steve Schrott has made a great breakthrough on publishing the much-anticipated High Standard book.