High Standard Supermatic Citation Model 103 Slant-Grip .22 LR, 8 in Barrel, Hamden CT Production with Detachable Barrel Stabilizer/Front-Sight Unit
This Hamden, Connecticut–made Supermatic Citation is a Model 103 slant-grip target pistol with an 8 in tapered barrel and the factory under-barrel weight system. It features the detachable barrel stabilizer with integral front sight and a barrel-mounted micro-adjustable rear sight, a configuration often nicknamed a "space-gun" by collectors. The serial range indicates a 1963 shipping timeframe, placing it squarely in the desirable 1960s production era.
Built for precision, it combines blued steel construction, a grooved target trigger, and a heel-type magazine release with checkered walnut grips bearing HS medallions. The blowback, semi-automatic action and push-button takedown reflect High Standard's focus on user-friendly maintenance and consistent performance.
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: This firearm is in solid shape with some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Two 10-round steel magazines
The Model 103 slant-grip Supermatic Citation pairs an 8 in tapered steel barrel with factory weight grooves and removable under-barrel weights. The detachable barrel stabilizer carries the front blade sight, while the micro-adjustable square-notch rear sight mounts to the barrel for precise, repeatable alignment.
Its steel frame and barrel wear a blued finish, complemented by checkered walnut grips with HS medallions. The grooved target trigger and heel-type magazine release reflect the model's purpose-built competition focus.
This semi-automatic, blowback .22 LR runs a 10+1 capacity and uses High Standard's push-button takedown system. Produced in Hamden, Connecticut during the 1960s, this example falls within the 1963 shipping range and represents the classic "space-gun" target configuration associated with the Supermatic Citation line.