High Standard Supermatic Citation Model 104 .22 LR Target Pistol, 5.5 in Bull Barrel, Hamden CT
High Standard's Supermatic Citation Model 104 is a classic 1960s Hamden, Connecticut target pistol built on the slant-grip (pre-"Military") frame. This example features a 5.5 inch heavy bull barrel with a grooved top rib, a counterbored crown, and a factory barrel-weight system. Adjustable target sights and a quick-change barrel system round out a purpose-built .22 LR platform known for refined target features and clean execution.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- High Standard factory cardboard pistol box with Hi-Standard branding
- Three 10-round steel single-stack magazines
Built in Hamden, Connecticut during the 1960s, this Supermatic Citation Model 104 uses the slant-grip target frame, offering the distinctive pre-"Military" grip angle favored by many competitors of the era. It is chambered in .22 LR and operates via a semi-automatic blowback system with a 10+1 capacity.
The 5.5 inch heavy bull barrel is carbon steel with a grooved top rib and a counterbored crown. It includes three tapped holes for the factory barrel-weight system designed for 2- and 3-ounce weights, allowing fine-tuning at the muzzle for target work. A forward takedown lever enables quick barrel changes.
Target sights include a front blade and a micrometer-style adjustable rear sight with a numbered elevation drum, providing precise, repeatable adjustments for elevation and windage.
The pistol features a blued steel frame and a blued carbon-steel receiver, paired with checkered walnut grips bearing Hi-Standard medallions. Controls include a heel-release magazine catch and a manual thumb safety.