High Standard The Sharpshooter .22 LR Target Pistol, 5.5 in Bull Barrel, Adjustable Sights, Hamden 1974 (Model 9205)
This 1974 High Standard The Sharpshooter is a Hamden, Connecticut-made .22 LR target pistol with the 5.5 inch heavy bull barrel and recessed crown, catalog model 9205. It features adjustable target sights, a military-angle 1911-style grip frame, and matching serial numbers on the slide and frame. The barrel code KS confirms November 1974 manufacture, and it comes with its factory box and period paperwork.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are signs of wear and handling, including scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- High Standard factory box with end label 'Model 9205' and matching serial number
- High Standard 'The Sharpshooter' parts price list sheet
- One steel single-column 10-round .22 LR magazine with witness marks and steel floorplate
Made in Hamden, Connecticut, this Sharpshooter represents the 1974 production period and is marked by the KS barrel code indicating November of that year. The slide and frame carry matching serial numbers, a detail that adds clarity and confidence to its originality.
The 5.5 inch heavy bull barrel with a recessed crown supports consistent accuracy, while the polished blue slide contrasts with the matte blue/black frame for a classic target-pistol look. Short, diagonal rear slide serrations provide a clean, purposeful grasping surface.
Target sights are a highlight: a Patridge-style front blade on a ramp secured by a screw pairs with a fully adjustable rear sight featuring a large knurled elevation drum and a windage screw. These features make precise, repeatable sight adjustments straightforward at the bench or on the line.
The military-angle 1911-style grip frame works with checkered walnut grips, including a right-hand thumbrest on the left panel, to deliver a stable, comfortable hold. A manual thumb safety and simple blowback, semi-automatic action round out the operating features.
Chambered in .22 LR with a 10-shot magazine configuration, this model 9205 aligns with the Sharpshooter line’s purpose as a dedicated rimfire target pistol. The inclusion of the original box and period paperwork provides useful documentation for this specific example.