Finally got me a "Space gun"

[daddio202]

I have always been a big fan of High Standard guns and own 4 of them but high condition space guns prices get steep. They are iconic, especially the longer barrels.
I got a good deal on a Model 103 Citation supermatic with original box. Show me your space gun.

 

[s&wchad]

Very nice!

I bought this 10" 102 Series Supermatic Trophy about 4 years ago.

My 106 Series Supermatic Citation isn't a true Space Gun, but it still look pretty futuristic at almost 60 years old!

 

[Eric300]

Those are some beeeeeutiful High Standards!

 

[walter o]

That is 1 iwiah i had, I have a few hS standards including revolvers made for them by DAN WESSON bmodel Sentinel 2 in .357 ,Same barrel system as other Dan WESSONS

 

[VaTom]

Don’t have one but a High School friend got one for Christmas back in the 1960s. Always admired it.

High Standard made barrels for Ithaca and Remington Rand 1911a1s during WWII. Can tell by the HS stamped on the lug. My 1943 Ithaca has an HS barrel.

Back in the 1970s when I became a LEO we had High Standard riot 12 gauge shotguns in our patrol vehicles. Later went to Remington 870s.

Seen some “space pistols” in local auctions they always bring top dollar.

 

[Valmet]

I owned one a decade ago and foolishly sold it. May have to track down another one after seeing the eye candy in this thread. Congrats OP

 

[Fullmetaljacket]

Here's mine, a 103 Trophy, 8" barrel. Not the best pic. I want to find a 6 3/4" version like yours, I think that's the best looking model.

 

[CH4]

Space guns of all makes are pricey, especially Ljutic’s Space Gun.

 

[6string]

For years, there existed a fierce rivalry between High Standard and S&W for the domestic .22 competition target pistol market.

High Standard arguably got a little bit of an edge with the space guns as they clearly studied and understood what was going on with International style .22 competition pistols and evolved their designs. There are a number of subtle influences taken from single shot free pistols being made in Switzerland and the USSR.

Here’s my Swiss made Hämmerli 160 free pistol, along with one of my offhand targets. Obviously a different type of pistol, but it’s many design features are common to the H-S space gun.

Keep in mind that some features, though, like the full anatomical grip, are not allowed in USA matches.
If you really want to fully outfit your space gun, keep an eye out for the anatomical grips by Herrett or Vitarbo that were sold for the space guns, as they get very close.
(See second picture featuring old Herrett grip.)

 

[45Smashemflat]

Check this one out. Supposed to be 1 of 6 factory engraved space guns.

I’ve always thought they were cool. I’ve got a plain Jane Sport King with two barrels.

 

[skwchock]

very nice. envy!!!!

 

[Goony]

The OP's Citation was manufactured in 1963. The pic attached below is not mine, but is of an Olympic (.22 Short) which is not common.

 

[Echo40]

Cool stuff, these retro-futuristic designs have a very pleasing aesthetic which sadly nobody has bothered attempting to replicate in recent years.

I wish I had known about the Whitney Wolverine Reproductions when they were still being manufactured, as I would very much like to own one.

 

[SweetMK]

I have an Olympic,, sold to my by the original owner,,
He shot it EVERY week,, like a bowling league,,

Then Mass cracked down on pistols, and made it almost impossible to take a handgun out of your home,,
he quit shooting.

He sold me three High Standards,, just to get them out of his home,,

I was moving to Virginia,, and basically, he said,, Take these with you, and enjoy them,,



The two that i sold were a Duramatic,
and another similar to the Duramatic,, maybe a Sport King,,

We were at a gun show a while back,, I was looking at something else,,
My wife bought me a Supermatic Trophy off an individual,,

She also bought me a Trooper MKIII 22LR nickel plated,,

I think I will keep her!!

 

[CptCurl]

Here's my Olympic.

Mine has the integral muzzle brake.

I need some .22 Short target ammo to shoot it!

Curly

 

[Hairtrigger]

I believe I purchased this one here , many years ago

 

[Chuck24]

If you’re going to have a space gun, it has to shoot rockets

 

[DWalt]

Here's my Olympic.

Mine has the integral muzzle brake.

I need some .22 Short target ammo to shoot it!

Curly

I have an Olympic rapid fire like it, but mine has checkered wood grips. Also have about 1500 rounds of CCI SV .22 Short and a carton of older Western SV .22 Short.

 

[Kevin G]

Quite fortunate to have four high standard Supermatic pistols.

Original Supermatic , around 1952 with barrel werghts and left hand Sandersen target grips in excellent condition.

Supermatic 102 citation space gun, barrel weights in good condition

Supermatic 103 tournament in good condition

Supermatic 107 citation in nice shape

The first three are slant grip models while the 107 is a military grip model.

All of these guns are a joy to shoot.
Kevin G


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[rhythmint]

Looks drop dead gorgeous. Big congrats to you.