High Standard Olympic O-101 (101 Series) .22 Short Target Pistol, 4.5 in Bull Barrel, Hamden CT
This High Standard Olympic O-101 from the 101 Series is a purpose-built .22 Short target and rapid-fire pistol made in Hamden, Connecticut. It features a 4.5 inch heavy bull barrel that is factory drilled and tapped for a weight system, fully adjustable target sights, and a short open-top slide. Designed for right-handed competitors, it includes anatomical wood target grips with a thumbrest and fine checkering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: A portion of the magwell is missing. There is surface pitting and finish loss in multiple areas on the frame and barrel.
What's Included
- High Standard Olympic O-101 (101 Series) .22 Short pistol
- 2x 10-round .22 Short magazines
- Steel High Standard-pattern .22 Short magazines with flush steel floorplates and typical front latch/tab (as shown)
The Olympic O-101 is configured for .22 Short with a semi-automatic blowback action and a 10+1 capacity. The short, open-top slide with rear serrations supports the rapid cycling required for match use while reducing reciprocating mass.
The 4.5 inch steel bull barrel is factory drilled and tapped to accept a weight system and uses a ramped, replaceable front sight blade. Paired with a fully adjustable rear target sight, it offers precise sight regulation for competition settings.
Its all-steel, blued frame and receiver house a front push-button takedown system for straightforward maintenance. The right-hand anatomical wood target grips feature a pronounced thumbrest and fine checkering for a secure, consistent hold.
As a 1950s-era Hamden production pistol with the O-101 model code, this Olympic reflects High Standard's dedicated design for .22 Short target and rapid-fire disciplines, combining specialized features with robust construction.