High Standard Serial Number Chart Work Today

| Type | Description | Example | Notes | |------|-------------|---------|-------| | | 2 digits repeat 3x | 34343434 | Often collected, lower demand | | Trinary (3 digits) | Only 3 unique digits | 72977279 | Common on modern notes | | Low Serial (under 1000) | 00000100 - 00000999 | 00000777 | Always desirable | | Double (one pair) | Any double digits adjacent | 23558899 | Very common, minimal premium |

| Series | Desirability Adjustment | |--------|------------------------| | | Any fancy = 5x - 20x the chart | | Silver Certificates, Gold Notes | +50% to +300% | | Small size (1928-1960s) | Standard chart applies | | Modern (1990s–today) | Lower premiums (more collectors, fewer buyers) | | $100 bills (modern) | Much lower demand (harder to sell) | | $1 & $2 bills | Highest liquidity for fancy numbers | high standard serial number chart

| Condition Issue | Effect on Value | |----------------|----------------| | | -50% to -90% | | Circulated (torn/worn) | -70% to -95% | | PMG 68 EPQ or higher | +200% to +500% | | Original BEP pack (uncirculated) | +50% to +200% | | Type | Description | Example | Notes

Verifying if a firearm’s features (like grip angle or barrel length) match its recorded production batch. Collectors prize the Hamden and East Hartford guns

In 1968, High-Standard was sold to a conglomerate based in Houston, Texas. During this period, High-Standard guns were made with components shipped from the East Hartford plant, but assembly and finish quality are generally considered to be lower than the East Hartford guns. Collectors prize the Hamden and East Hartford guns more highly.

Rarest → Most Common

| Year | Serial Number Range (Approx.) | Location | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 400,000 – 418,000 | East Hartford | Early Supermatic | | 1955 | 418,000 – 462,000 | East Hartford | | | 1956 | 462,000 – 512,000 | East Hartford | | | 1957 | 512,000 – 552,000 | East Hartford | | | 1958 | 552,000 – 592,000 | East Hartford | | | 1959 | 592,000 – 632,000 | East Hartford | Introduction of Supermatic Trophy | | 1960 | 632,000 – 672,000 | East Hartford | | | 1961 | 672,000 – 712,... | East Hartford | | | 1962 | 712,000 – 752,000 | East Hartford | | | 1963 | 22,000 – 35,000 | East Hartford | Note: Numbering restart/reset? | | 1964 | 35,000 – 50,000 | East Hartford | | | 1965 | 199,000 – 215,000 | East Hartford | Jump in numbers | | 1966 | 215,000 – 234,000 | East Hartford | | | 1967 | 234,000 – 258,000 | East Hartford | | | 1968 | 258,000 – 275,000 | East Hartford | Transition to Houston | | 1969 | 275,000+ | Houston | "Houston" Era begins | | 1970 | 290,000+ | Houston | |