High Standard Dura-Matic M-101 .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol with 6.5 Barrel and 10+1 Capacity
This High Standard Dura-Matic M-101 is a U.S.-made .22 LR blowback semi-automatic pistol from the Hamden, Connecticut era (1954–1970). It is marked "HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP." and "HAMDEN CONN. U.S.A." with model markings "DURA-MATIC" and "M-101." Notable features include its long round 6.5 barrel, iron sights, rear cocking serrations, and the distinctive mid-century styling associated with the Dura-Matic series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Rust and pitting are present. The bore is described as clean and shiny.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round detachable single-stack .22 LR steel magazine
The Dura-Matic M-101 is a blowback-operated semi-automatic in .22 LR with a stated 10+1 capacity. This example includes one 10-round detachable single-stack magazine.
Configuration details include a fixed blade front sight and a rear notch sight with a circular rear element that shows a red-colored center from the rear view. The slide has rear cocking serrations for manual operation.
Other identified features include brown molded thumb-rest style grip panels with molded checkering and decorative grooves, an oversized trigger guard profile, and a knurled thumb-operated takedown/retention screw/knob on the right side forward of the trigger guard.
Marked and configured as an economy-priced .22 LR plinker/entry-level target pistol, this Hamden-made High Standard shows the distinct styling and design cues associated with the mid-century Dura-Matic series.