High Standard Model 107 Military "The Victor" .22 LR, 5.5 Inch Heavy Vent-Rib Barrel, Hamden CT (1973) - Blued Steel Target Pistol
This High Standard Model 107 Military "The Victor" is a 1973 Hamden, Connecticut production target pistol chambered in .22 LR. It features the distinctive 5.5 inch heavy slab-sided barrel with a ventilated top rib and rectangular lightening slots, along with fully adjustable target sights. Built on a blued steel frame with the Military grip angle, it combines precise sighting equipment with a robust target-focused configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Some scuffs and wear are present. The trigger does not return or engage the sear; a new sear bar spring is needed and possibly additional parts. After minor parts replacement, normal function should be restored.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round steel detachable magazine
The Victor variant is known for its 5.5 inch heavy slab-sided barrel topped by a ventilated rib with rectangular lightening slots secured by two screws. The barrel is rollmarked "THE VICTOR .22 LONG RIFLE," and the barrel address reads "HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP., HAMDEN, CONN., U.S.A."
Target sighting equipment includes a Patridge front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight with micrometer elevation, paired with a matte rib to reduce glare. These features provide a clean, precise sight picture tailored to precision rimfire shooting.
The Military (1911-angle) grip frame wears checkered walnut grip panels and a gold-tone grooved target trigger. A heel-type magazine catch and left-side takedown lever round out the classic High Standard control layout.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on the frame and receiver, and a steel barrel. The action is semi-automatic blowback in .22 LR with a detachable single-stack magazine and a stated capacity of 10+1. This example is a 1973 production piece from Hamden, Connecticut.