The proper method for measuring the barrel length on the Model B is to measure from the front of the slide to the muzzle. The Model B was offered with 4.50" and 6.75" barrels.
The Model B's were had 4, 5, or 6 digit serial numbers with one exception. and teh factory did nto use any serial numbers with 7 digits beginning with "4".
Are there two levers on the left side of the frame or is there one lever on the right and one on the left?
Is the button on top of the slide missing leaving only a hole?
Is there a Hi-Standard Model "B" 22LR that has a 1 1/2 inch barrel? The serial # is 4488681 located on the front strap, blue finish, plastic grips with HS markings, it looks accurately like the old... more
Melvin, Are you sure you have posted the serial number correctly? High Standard only made a 4 1/2" and a 6 3/4 inch barrel for the model "B"! If your barrel is 1 1/2" long it has been recrowned... more
Tom, When I examined the serial numbers 4488681, numbers 44 & 1 appeared to be added to the original 8868, 44 & 1 has deeper mark & not aligned properly with 8868. The top button needed to... more
John, Thanks for the info on the proper method on measuring the barrel length. The measurement is 3" from the front edge of the slide to the muzzle. The serial # is 4488681 , on further examination... more
Hello Melvin, With a 3.00" barrel it is not original to the gun or has been cut off. From your description, you have a type II takedown version of the Model B. Yes, you can remove the slide if you... more