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HIGH STANDARD

Many collectors have realized the rarity and quality factors this trademark has earned. 13 different variations (Models C, A, D, E, H-D, H-E, H-A, H-B First Model, G-380, GD, GE, and Olympic, commonly called the GO) had a total production of less than 28,000 pistols. For these reasons, top condition High Standard pistols are getting more difficult to find each year.
As a final note on High Standard pistols, they are listed under the following category names: Letter Series, Letter Series w/Hammer, Lever Letter Series, Lever Name Series, 100 Series, 101 Series, 102 Series, 103 Series, 104 Series, 105 Series, 106 Series - Military Models, 107 Series, Conversion Kits, and SH Series.
Note: catalog numbers were not always consistent with design series, and in 1966-1967 changed with accessories offered, but not design series.
The approx. ser. number cut-off for New Haven, CT marked guns is 442,XXX.
The approx. ser. number range for Hamden, CT marked guns is 431,XXX-2,500,811, G 1,001-G 13,757 (Shipped) or G15,650 (Packed) or ML 1,001-ML 23,065. One exception is a 9211 Victor serial number 3,000,000 shipped 1 March, 1974.
The first gun shipped 16 June, 1977 from E. Hartford was a Victor 9217 serial number EH0001.
The approx. ser. number ranges for E. Hartford, CT manufacture is ML 25,000-ML 86,641 and SH 10,001-SH 34,034. One exception is a single gun numbered ML90,000.
All "V" marked guns were shipped during June 1984 or later independent of serial number.
Original factory boxes have become very desirable. Prices can range from $50-$100 for a good condition Model 106 or 107 factory box to over $150 for an older box of a desirable model.
Previous manufacturer located in New Haven, Hamden, and East Hartford, CT. High Standard Mfg. Co. was founded in 1926. They entered the firearms business when they purchased Hartford Arms and Equipment Co. in 1932. The original plant was located in New Haven, CT. During WWII High Standard operated plants in New Haven and Hamden. After the war, the operations were consolidated in Hamden. In the late 1940s and early 1950s the pistol plant was located in East Haven but the guns continued to be marked New Haven. In 1968, the company was sold to the Leisure Group, Inc. A final move was made to East Hartford, CT in 1977 where they remained until the doors were closed in late 1984. In early 1978, the Leisure Group sold the company to the management and the company became High Standard, Inc.
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HIGH STANDARD Firearms Models

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MODEL B

.22 LR cal., original High Standard pistol, basically the same gun as Hartford Arms 1925 Automatic, small frame, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. lightweight barrel (approx. 63" diameter at frame), fixed Patridge type front and rear sights, checkere...

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MODEL H-D

.22 LR cal., first exposed hammer model, similar to Model D, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. medium weight barrel, adj. sight, trigger stop, slide lock, checkered walnut grips, (checkered thumb rest walnut grips optionally available separately), no exte...

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MODEL G-380 CENTERFIRE

.380 ACP cal., only in-house production of a center-fire pistol, transition model to the G-series using a lever takedown, exposed hammer, fixed sights, checkered black plastic grips, external safety, 5 in. barrel only, 6 shot mag. Approx. 7...

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SPORT-KING (FIRST MODEL)

.22 LR cal., 10 shot mag., similar to Field-King except has fixed sight and lightweight interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel featuring lever takedown, early models did not have a slide hold back when the magazine became empty, early va...

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SPORT-KING (SECOND MODEL)

.22 LR cal., similar to Flite-King but with steel slide and frame, SK 100 stamped on right side of slide, front and rear grip straps on this model are smooth, slide lock, fixed rear sight. C-R.

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FIELD-KING (THIRD MODEL)

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with push-button takedown, FK 101 stamped on right side of slide, 10 shot mag., front and rear grip straps on this model are smooth, adj. rear sight, slide lock, trigger stop, brown pla...

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SPORT-KING

.22 LR cal., 10 shot mag., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. lightweight, round and tapered barrels, blued finish, fixed sights, checkered plastic grips, smooth grip straps, also available as a combination with both barrel lengths. C-R.

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SPORT-KING

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. lightweight, round and tapered barrel, 10 shot mag., blue finish, fixed sights, checkered plastic grips, smooth grip straps, available as a combination with both barrel lengths.

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SUPERMATIC CITATION

.22 LR cal., similar to Model 102/103 Series, 10 shot mag., blue finish, adj. sights, brown plastic grips were standard on the 6 3/4, 8, and 10 in. guns, or thumbrest walnut checkered grips standard on the 5 1/2 in. model, grooved front and...

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SUPERMATIC TOURNAMENT MILITARY

.22 LR cal., entry level target pistol, early guns had smooth front and back straps and no trigger stop, later models had stippled grip straps and a trigger stop, slide mounted rear sight instead of bridge sight, 5 1/2 in. bull or 6 3/4 in....

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SPORT KING

.22 LR cal., similar to previous Sport-Kings, except has military grips, labeled "SPORT KING-M." Mfg. in East Hartford only.

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SPORT KING - M

.22 LR cal., similar to ML series, except has allen screw takedown, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel, electroless nickel finish also available, also called the "SPORT KING-M."

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SENTINEL

.22 S, L, or LR cal., aluminum frame, 9 shot, SA and DA, swing out cylinder, 2 3/8, 3, 4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, fixed sights, return spring on ejector beginning with R-102 Series, 2 3/8 in. barrel model with bobbed hammer (disc. 1960) then st...

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DURANGO

.22 S, L, or LR cal., SA/DA, aluminum or steel frame, 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 in. barrel, 9 shot, fixed or adj. sights, square butt walnut grips, two models have their grip straps and trigger guard nickel plated, blue or nickel finish.

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MODEL 514

some of the Sears versions of this shotgun were recalled for safety considerations in the late 1990s.

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SUPERMATIC FIELD

12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 (12 ga.) or 3 (20 ga.) chambers, 28 or 30 in. barrel, full or modified choke, improved cylinder, gas operated, blue finish, plain pistol grip walnut stock and forearm, 4 shot mag. capacity.

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FLITE-KING FIELD

12, 16, 20 ga. or .410 bore, 2 3/4 (12 or 16 ga.) or 3 (20 ga. or .410 bore) in. chamber, blued finish, 4 or 5 shot mag., plain pistol grip walnut stock and forend.

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MODEL B-US

a version of the Model B with slight contour modification to the back of the frame. 4 1/2 in. barrel only. 14,000 made for the US government during 1942-1943. Most are marked "PROPERTY OF U.S." on the top of the barrel and on the ...

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USA-MODEL-HD

.22 LR cal., this model was developed because the government needed a training pistol similar to the Colt Model 1911 .45 ACP, the result was a Model HD with external safety and fixed sight, 4 1/2 in. medium weight barrel, the barrel is mark...

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MODEL G-B

.22 LR cal., similar to Model B with light barrel, small frame, external safety, fixed sight, monogrammed checkered brown plastic grips, interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel with lever takedown, 10 shot mag., last short frame model pro...

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FIELD-KING (FIRST MODEL)

.22 LR cal., plain version of Supermatic, 10 shot mag., interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrels with lever takedown, Davis adj. sight, trigger stop, slide lock, 10 shot mag., no rib on barrels or provisions for weights. C-R.

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SPORT-KING LIGHTWEIGHT

.22 LR cal., similar to standard Sport-King, except has forged aluminum alloy frame, "Lightweight" is inscribed in script on the left side of frame, also available in nickel.

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SUPERMATIC (THIRD MODEL)

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with push-button takedown, "S 101" stamped on right side of slide, 10 shot mag., adj. 2 oz. or 3 oz. weights and a filler strip for when the weights were not used, 6 3/4 in. b...

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DURA-MATIC M-100

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 1/2 in. barrels, fixed sight, striker fired, oversized plastic grips, M-100 stamped on right side of slide, unique thumb screw takedown, push button release for the thumb screw, push button mag. release and oversized...

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FLITE-KING

.22 Short cal., otherwise similar to the Sport King Models 102 and 103, steel frames with an alloy slide. C-R.

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FLITE-KING

.22 Short cal., similar to Sport King Model 103, steel frame with an alloy slide. There were 44 specials with 6 3/4 in. barrels made with adjustable sights for export in April 1962. There were two export only models made in 1966 and 1967, c...

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SUPERMATIC TROPHY

.22 LR cal., similar to Model 102/103 Series, top-of-the-line target model, 5 1/2 in. bull, or 7 1/4 in. fluted barrel, extra mag., muzzle brake and weights were supplied with gun, grooved front and back straps, super polished blue finish, ...

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SUPERMATIC CITATION MILITARY

.22 LR cal., 5 1/2 in. bull or 7 1/4 in. fluted barrel, mid-level target pistol, trigger stop, trigger pull adjustment, stippled front and back straps, new rear bridge type sight.

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SHARPSHOOTER

.22 LR cal., early models were marked "SHARPSHOOTER", later models were labeled "SHARPSHOOTER-M." Mfg. in East Hartford only.

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SHARPSHOOTER - M

.22 LR cal., "SH" prefix serial no. with allen screw takedown, military grips, electroless nickel version utilized in some survival kits.

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HOMBRE

.22 S, L, or LR cal., SA/DA, 4 or 4 1/2 in. barrel, no ejector rod housing, aluminum frame, fixed sights, square butt walnut grips, blue or nickel finish.

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SUPERMATIC SPECIAL

12 or 20 ga., similar to the Supermatic Field except has 27 in. barrel with 6-position click stop adjustable choke, 2 3/4 (12 ga.) or 3 in. (20 ga.) chambers.

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FLITE-KING SPECIAL

12, 16, or 20 ga., 2 3/4 (12 or 16 ga.) or 3 (20 ga.) in. chamber, 5 shot mag., blued finish, 27 in. barrel, 6 click adj. choke, walnut stock and forend.

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SUPERMATIC SHADOW INDY O/U

12 ga., boxlock, selective auto ejectors, single trigger, fully engraved receiver, skipline checkered walnut stock with pistol grip, vent. forearm, recoil pad, special "Airflow" rib. Imported from Nikko in Japan.

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MODELS 10A/10B SEMI-AUTO

12 ga., combat model, 18 in. barrel, unique bullpup design incorporates raked pistol grip in front of receiver and metal shoulder pad attached directly to rear of receiver, black Cycolac plastic shroud and pistol grip, very compact size (28...

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Derringer Model Blue Finish

.22 LR D-100 First series, catalog #9193, mfg. 1962-67, ser. no. 1,261,903. .22 LR D-100 Second series, catalog #9193, mfg. 1967-1969, ser. no. 1,6XX,XXX. .22 LR D-101 Second series, catalog #9193, mfg. 1969-1970, ser. no. 2,1XX,XXX. .22 LR...

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MODEL S

.22 LR cal., chambered for .22 LR shot shell cartridge, essentially a Model B with a 6 3/4 in. smoothbore barrel only without choke, ivory bead front sight, left side of slide is stamped "HI-STANDARD MODEL S .22 LR SHOT ONLY", thi...

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MODEL USA-HD-MS

.22 LR cal., variation of the USA-Model-HD with integral silencer, mfg. for U.S. Government for the OSS during 1944 and 1945, ownership requires NFA transfer, approx. 2,000 mfg. Only a few registered with BATFE for civilian ownership.

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MODEL G-D

.22 LR cal., large frame, medium weight, interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel with lever takedown, adj. Davis sight (named for designer G.F. Davis), sight is adj. for both windage and elevation, trigger stop, slide lock, grips avail. i...

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SUPERMATIC (FIRST MODEL)

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with lever takedown, Davis adj. sight, trigger stop, 10 shot mag., slide lock, grooved front and back straps, brown plastic thumb rest grips, serrated rib between front and rear sight, ...

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FLITE-KING (FIRST MODEL)

.22 Short cal., 10 shot mag., blued finish with black anodized aluminum frame and slide, 4 1/2, 6 3/4 in. barrel, or a combination with both barrel lengths, brown plastic checkered thumb rest grips, fixed sights. C-R.

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OLYMPIC (FOURTH MODEL)

.22 Short cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with push-button takedown, "O-101" stamped on right side of alloy slide, 10 shot mag., adj. 2 oz. or 3 oz. weights and a filler strip for when the weights were not used, 6 ...

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DURA-MATIC M-101

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 1/2 in. barrel, fixed sight, oversized plastic grips, "M-101" stamped on right side of slide (mfg. 1954 to 1970), later appeared renamed "Plinker" M-101 during 1971 to 1973.

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SUPERMATIC TOURNAMENT

.22 LR cal., 10 shot, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. tapered barrel, brown diamond checkered plastic slant grips, adj. sight, push-button takedown, smooth front and back grip straps. C-R.

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SUPERMATIC TOURNAMENT

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2, 5 1/2 bull (avail. 1963), or 6 3/4 in. tapered barrel, 10 shot mag., brown diamond checkered plastic slant grips, adj. sight, push-button takedown, smooth front and back grip straps.

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OLYMPIC

.22 LR cal., similar to Model 102, grooved front and back straps, checkered plastic grips.

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SUPERMATIC TROPHY MILITARY

.22 LR cal., 5 1/2 bull or 7 1/4 in. fluted barrel, high gloss "Trophy" finish on early guns, top-of-the-line target pistol, trigger stop, trigger pull adjustment, stippled front and back straps, gold plated trigger, safety and ma...

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Sharpshooter Survival Pack

introduced 1981, includes Sharpshooter-M pistol, electroless nickel, 5 1/2 in. bull barrel, push-button takedown, packaged in canvas carrying case with extra nickel magazine.

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SILHOUETTE KIT

includes a .22 LR cal., 10 in. bull barrel with front sight and rear sight adapter for adj. rear sights, barrel will work with either large push-button takedown or socket head screw takedown.

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LONGHORN

.22 LR or .22 WMR cal., DA, 4 1/2, 5 1/2, or 9 1/2 in. barrel, 9 shot, swing out cylinder, fixed sights except for one model.

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SUPERMATIC DELUXE

12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 (12 ga.) or 3 (20 ga.) in. chambers, gas operated, blue finish, 26, 27, 28, or 30 in. barrel, checkered pistol grip, walnut stock and forearm, 4 shot mag., recoil pad (new 1966).

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FLITE-KING DELUXE

12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 2 3/4 (12, 16, 28 ga.) or 3 (20 ga. or .410 bore) chamber, blued finish, checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forearm, 5 shot mag., 6 click adj. choke, available with and without a vent. rib, recoil pad b...

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SUPERMATIC SHADOW SEVEN

similar to Shadow Indy, except has a standard size vent. rib, conventional forearm, no recoil pad, standard checkering, and less engraving. Imported from Nikko in Japan.

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Derringer Model Nickel Finish

.22 LR D-101 Third series, catalog #9305, mfg. 1970-75, ser. no. 2,182,780-2,476,0XX. .22 LR Third series, catalog #9305, mfg. 1975-77, ser. no. D05,543-D 13,426. .22 WMR. DM-101 Third series, catalog #9306, mfg. 1970-75, ser. no. 2,182,380...

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MODEL C

.22 Short cal. only, identical to Model B in appearance, small frame, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. lightweight barrel, fixed rear sight, checkered hard rubber grips with or without H.S. monogram, this action was adapted for the decreased power of the...

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MODEL H-D MILITARY

.22 LR cal., though called H-D Military, this model was not mfg. for the government, essentially a Model H-D with an external safety, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel, plastic (early mfg.) or checkered walnut grips (later mfg,) trigger stop (later...

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MODEL G-E

.22 LR cal., deluxe top-of-the-line model, large frame, interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. heavy bull barrel with lever takedown, Davis adj. sight, deluxe walnut hand checkered grips with thumb rest, trigger stop, slide lock, 10 shot mag. A...

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OLYMPIC (SECOND MODEL)

.22 Short cal., identical in all respects to the Supermatic, except has aluminum slide for rapid recoil, 10 shot mag., interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. barrel with lever takedown, also available as combination with both barrels, Davis adj...

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FIELD-KING (SECOND MODEL)

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with push-button takedown, FK 100 stamped on right side of slide, 10 shot mag., front and rear grip straps on this model are smooth, slide lock, trigger stop, adj. rear sight. Mfg. brie...

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Olympic (Fourth Model) Conversion Kits

kits for converting .22 LR guns to .22 Short were announced in both the 1956 catalog and in a 1956 brochure. Kits include a barrel, an aluminum slide, and magazine (.22 short to .22 LR conversion had a steel slide).

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SUPERMATIC CITATION

.22 LR cal., 10 shot, 6 3/4, 8, and 10 in. tapered barrels, diamond checkered plastic slant grips, adj. sight, push-button takedown, one grade above Tournament, grooved front and back grip straps, trigger stop, trigger pull adjustment, adj....

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SHARPSHOOTER

.22 LR cal., 5 1/2 in. bull barrel, 10 shot mag., blue finish, adj. sights, checkered plastic grips, smooth grip straps, some mfg. with Model 103 marked slides.

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ISU OLYMPIC

.22 Short cal., similar to Model 102, grooved front and back straps, 6 3/4 in. barrel with integral muzzle brake, the 5 1/2 in. bull barrel was supplied with muzzle brake and weights, walnut checkered thumbrest grips standard, 5 1/2 in. bar...

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SUPERMATIC TOURNAMENT MILITARY

.22 LR cal., similar to Model 106 Series, last of the Tournament pistols, adj. sight mounted on slide, smooth front and back straps on frame. About 1,600 are U.S. marked on the right side and were sold to the U.S. government.

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CITATION II

.22 LR cal., 10 shot, new variation of the Supermatic Citation, 5 1/2 or 7 1/4 in. slab sided barrel, checkered military-type wood grips, allen screw takedown, SH prefix serial no., slab sided barrel, rear sight mounted on slide, electroles...

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SPORT-KING DELUXE/SPORT KING SEMI-AUTO RIFLE

revised nomenclature for the Sport-King Special, catalog number 6005 is also the same gun but called Sport-King, a special promotional package (catalog number 8007) was offered which included the Sport-King rifle, a zippered gun case, a pla...

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Model 10-B Semi-Auto

12 ga., folding carrying handle, provisions made for attaching a Kel-lite flashlight to receiver top, extended blade front sight, 4 shot mag., carrying case.

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Derringer Model Gold Plated

#9195 derringers found in the regular serial number series around 1,339,002-1,339,080 beginning the end of 1963. #9196 found in regular serial number series around 2,366,556-2,366,561, 2,398,810-2,397,819 in 1973, and D 81,122 in 1982. Othe...

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MODEL A

.22 LR cal., similar to Model B, except grip part of frame is lengthened with a squared-off butt, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. lightweight barrel, adj. rear sight, checkered walnut grips, checkered thumb rest walnut grips optionally available separat...

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MODEL H-E

.22 LR cal., deluxe model of exposed hammer series, 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. heavy barrel, adj. sight, trigger stop, slide lock, deluxe hand checkered walnut grips with thumb rests, no external safety, 10 shot mag. Rare - approx. 1,000 mfg. 1941-...

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OLYMPIC (G-O)

.22 Short cal., adaptation of Model GE in .22 Short cal., also known as First Model Olympic, deluxe top-of-the-line quality, interchangeable 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. heavy bull barrel with lever takedown, Davis adj. sight, deluxe hand checkered w...

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SUPERMATIC (SECOND MODEL)

.22 LR cal., 4 1/2 or 6 3/4 in. interchangeable barrel with push-button takedown, "S-100" stamped on right side of slide, 10 shot mag., adj. 2 oz. or 3 oz. weights, slide lock, trigger stop, adj. rear sight, grooved front and back...

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SUPERMATIC TROPHY

.22 LR cal., 10 shot, 6 3/4 in., 8 in. and 10 in. tapered barrels, high gloss "Trophy" finish, detachable barrel weights and stabilizer also available, walnut checkered thumb rest grips, grooved front and back grip straps, trigger...

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SUPERMATIC CITATION

.22 LR cal., 6 3/4, 8, or 10 in. tapered barrels, 10 shot, diamond checkered plastic slant grips, adj. sight, push-button takedown, one grade above Tournament, grooved front and back grip straps, trigger stop, trigger pull adjustment, adj. ...

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THE VICTOR (SLANT GRIP)

.22 LR cal., 10 shot mag. 4 1/2 in. or 5 1/2 in. slab sided barrels with either ventilated or solid ribs, adj. sights are integral with the rib, blue finish, barrel tapped for weight, checkered walnut thumb rest grips, grooved front and bac...

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OLYMPIC ISU MILITARY

.22 Short cal., target pistol, 6 3/4 in. tapered barrel with integral stabilizer, trigger stop, trigger pull adjustment, stippled front and back straps, rear bridge type sight, military grips, supplied with extra mag. and weights.