High Standard Olympic Slant-Grip .22 Short Target Pistol, 5.5 in Barrel, 1971 Frame with East Hartford Upper
This High Standard Olympic Slant-Grip is a purpose-built .22 Short target pistol configured for international rapid-fire disciplines. It pairs a 1971 slant-grip frame with an East Hartford–marked replacement upper assembly. Notable features include a 5.5 inch fixed barrel with a serrated top rib and triangular relief cuts, a micrometer-style adjustable rear sight, and a right-hand wraparound wood target grip with a thumb rest and extended palm shelf. Two 10-round magazines and an alternate two-piece checkered walnut grip panel set are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: The finish shows widespread scratches and blemishing. Spots of pitting are present on the trigger shoe and other small controls. An optic mount is attached using a considerable amount of adhesive. The grips display many scratches. Rifling remains present, and the bore shows light blemishing.
What’s Included
- Two (2) 10-round .22 Short steel magazines
- Right-hand wraparound wood target stock with thumb rest and extended palm shelf (installed)
- Two-piece checkered walnut grip panel set (slant-grip pattern)
Built for .22 Short match use, the Olympic Slant-Grip features a fixed barrel and simple blowback operation. The slant-grip frame profile and right-hand wraparound target stock support rapid, consistent indexing for timed strings.
This example combines a 1971 frame with an East Hartford–marked replacement upper assembly. The upper is retained by the frame’s takedown lever, reflecting the Olympic’s interchangeable top-end design favored by competitors.
The 5.5 inch barrel carries a serrated top rib with triangular relief cuts near the muzzle to reduce sight glare and mass. The rib is drilled and tapped for accessories. A micrometer-style adjustable rear sight is installed; the front-sight mounting provision is present, but the front blade is not installed.
A light reciprocating top slide/bolt unit with vertical rear serrations contributes to fast cycling with .22 Short. The steel frame and receiver wear a blued finish. Capacity is 10+1, and two 10-round magazines are included. Made in the United States, this configuration reflects the Olympic series’ focus on precision rapid-fire performance.