Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | PISTOL, SEMI-AUTOMATIC - U.S. PISTOL T3 9MM SN# 3A |
Maker/Manufacturer: | HIGH STANDARD |
Date of Manufacture: | 1951 |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 1465 |
Measurements: | OL: 19.6CM 7 3/4" BL: 10.1CM 4" |
Object Description:
U.S. PISTOL T3 9MM SN# 3A
Manufactured by High Standard, New Haven, Ct. - Experimental. 3rd variation. Submitted for Army trials in 1950s. Double action with aluminum, alloy frame. 7-round in-line magazine. Blow-back. Firing pin retainer, right side plate retaining nut, slide release.
Markings:
Frame: HIGH STANDARD MFG. CO./ NEW HAVEN, CT., U.S.A.
Butt: 3A.
Barrel: 3.
Slide: 2.
Weapon transferred to the Museum on 21 May 1965. At that time weapon was appraised at $75.00.
See contract #DA-19-059-ORD-25.