High Standard Sport-King SK-100 .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5 in Barrel, Blued, Fixed Sights
This High Standard Sport-King SK-100 is a U.S.-made .22 LR semi-automatic pistol notable for its push-button quick-change barrel system and classic 4.5 in round tapered barrel. Manufactured in 1951, it features fixed sights, a blued finish, and brown molded checkered grips with HS medallions. The right side of the slide is marked "SPORT-KING" with lightning-flash motifs, reflecting the model’s recognizable mid-century design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round steel single-stack magazine
- Floral tooled leather holster
The SK-100 configuration pairs a straight blowback action with a 4.5 in round tapered steel barrel and a push-button quick-release system that allows quick top-end changes typical of the Sport-King series. The front sight is a pinned ramp blade, and the rear sight is a fixed notch integral to the slide for a clean, durable sight picture.
The slide wears a blued finish with vertical rear serrations, and the fixed rear notch is integral to the slide. Controls include a heel-release magazine catch, and the pistol uses a detachable single-column magazine with a nominal 10+1 capacity. Grips are brown molded checkered panels with HS medallions, providing a period-correct look and secure handling.
Markings include "SPORT-KING" with lightning-flash motifs on the right side of the slide and "HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A." with "CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE." on the left barrel extension.
The pistol was manufactured in the United States by High Standard Mfg. Corp., New Haven, Connecticut.
Manufactured in 1951, this example aligns with early-1950s Sport-King features. The interchangeable top-end design is characteristic of the series; the observed push-button upper reflects mid-1950s features, while the frame’s serial range corresponds to the early 1950s (circa 1952).