High Standard Supermatic

[tlawler]

I’m not very familiar with High Standard pistols, but I’m going to look at a Model 41 S&W this afternoon and the gentleman said he was also selling a High Standard target pistol from the late ‘50s or early ‘60s
From the pictures, I see that it is a Supermatic, but other than that, I don’t know much about these pistols. I’m hoping that some of you fine gentleman that are familiar with them can give me a quick lesson on them and a fair price range.

 

[Greyman50]

Its a Hamden pistol so its a little more valuable. They like most 22:semi autos depend on magazines. I shot them and 41 Smiths on Army pistol team and liked the Supermatic Citations. Just sold the one I had with slow fire and rapid, timed fire barrels. I cant hold close enough to accurately shoot one these days but they are really excellent pistols IMHO. Check online for value.

 

[Fullmetaljacket]

That's a beauty, looks to be in excellent condition. I've collected HS pistols off and on for quite some time though I'm far from an expert. The Supermatic was made 1951 - 57 in two barrel lengths, 4.5" and 6.75". They are outstanding target pistols. The triggers are superb, better than the model 41 in my experience. They have a reputation for being finicky shooters but that is almost always a magazine issue, sometimes the mag lips need to be tweaked for 100% reliability. I don't have much guidance on pricing, they aren't rare but I don't see Supermatics in that condition often. I would guesstimate $750 - $900 maybe more with box and papers. Check completed auctions on Gunbroker. Good luck, hope you come home with it!