HIGH STANDARD SUPERMATIC TROPHY
Used
In Stock
$500.00
Specifications
Category
Pistols
Manufacturer
High Standard
Caliber
.22 Long Rifle (LR)
Description
The High Standard Supermatic is a family of Olympic-style .22 LR semi-automatic target pistols known for their accuracy, with models like the Supermatic Trophy and Supermatic Citation featuring interchangeable barrels (common lengths are 5.5", 6", 6 3/4", 8", 10"), carbon steel frames, checkered hardwood or laminated grips, adjustable sights, and target triggers. These pistols, manufactured in the United States, were produced with removable weights, a specific barrel release mechanism, and magazines for competition and target shooting, with production running from the 1950s into the 1960s.
General Specifications
Manufacturer:
High Standard Manufacturing Corp.
Caliber:
.22 Long Rifle
Action:
Semi-automatic
Frame/Housing:
Carbon steel
Grips:
Checkered hardwood or walnut
Production Era:
1950s-1960s
Key Features & Variations
Barrels:
Interchangeable barrels were common, with lengths including 5.5", 6", 6 3/4", 8", and 10".
Target Sights:
Adjustable target sights were a standard feature.
Weights:
Some models, like the Trophy, came with removable weights for balance.
Trigger:
A wide, target trigger with an adjustable pull was designed for precision and a lighter feel.
Takedown:
Later models (post-102 series) featured a push-button takedown for quick barrel removal.
Finish:
A high-gloss finish was sometimes used on these high-end target pistols.
Magazines:
Magazines were typically 10-round capacity.
Notable Models
Supermatic Trophy:
A high-end model produced from 1958 to 1963, known for its futuristic muzzle brake, weights, and accuracy.
General Specifications
Manufacturer:
High Standard Manufacturing Corp.
Caliber:
.22 Long Rifle
Action:
Semi-automatic
Frame/Housing:
Carbon steel
Grips:
Checkered hardwood or walnut
Production Era:
1950s-1960s
Key Features & Variations
Barrels:
Interchangeable barrels were common, with lengths including 5.5", 6", 6 3/4", 8", and 10".
Target Sights:
Adjustable target sights were a standard feature.
Weights:
Some models, like the Trophy, came with removable weights for balance.
Trigger:
A wide, target trigger with an adjustable pull was designed for precision and a lighter feel.
Takedown:
Later models (post-102 series) featured a push-button takedown for quick barrel removal.
Finish:
A high-gloss finish was sometimes used on these high-end target pistols.
Magazines:
Magazines were typically 10-round capacity.
Notable Models
Supermatic Trophy:
A high-end model produced from 1958 to 1963, known for its futuristic muzzle brake, weights, and accuracy.