High Standard Sport-King Lever-Takedown .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5 in Barrel (1952) with Spare 6.75 in Barrel, 3 Magazines, Original Case
This 1952 High Standard Sport-King is an early lever-takedown pattern with the factory lever-release, interchangeable barrel system. It retains the New Haven, Conn., U.S.A. rollmarks and SPORT-KING slide marking, and features the slant-angle grip frame and all-steel construction. It comes with the 4.5 in barrel installed, a factory 6.75 in spare barrel assembly, three magazines, and the original molded-plastic hard case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible handling marks with scratches and surface blemishes across the exterior, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- 6.75 in round-profile spare barrel assembly with ramped blade front sight and High Standard New Haven rollmark
- Original brown molded-plastic hard case with wildlife scene
- Three 10-round steel single-stack .22 LR magazines with side witness slot and button follower
The Sport-King lever-takedown design uses a lever-release system that allows quick barrel changes. This example aligns with the early pattern and includes both factory barrel lengths: the installed 4.5 in barrel and a spare 6.75 in assembly.
Sights are fixed, with a drift-adjustable rear notch and a ramped blade front. The slide carries vertical rear serrations for positive manipulation. The frame is marked "CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE."
The pistol operates on a semi-automatic blowback action with a single-action trigger. It uses a detachable single-column magazine with a heel release, providing a 10+1 capacity in .22 LR.
Construction is all steel, including the frame, receiver, and round-profile barrels. Brown checkered plastic grips with HS medallions complete the classic slant-angle grip frame. Markings include the SPORT-KING slide legend and New Haven, Conn., U.S.A. rollmarks.