High Standard The Sharpshooter .22 LR Semi-Auto Target Pistol, 5.5 inch Bull Barrel, Hamden CT, 1975-1976, Slant-Grip
This High Standard The Sharpshooter is a U.S.-made .22 LR target pistol from the mid-1970s, built in Hamden, Connecticut. Notable features include the slant-grip frame configuration, a 5.5 inch heavy bull barrel with a top flat, slide-mounted micrometer rear sight, and matching serial numbers on the frame and slide. It wears a blued steel finish with gold-filled model rollmarks and checkered walnut grips.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: There are handling marks and areas of surface rust from previous use. Please refer to the photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- High Standard The Sharpshooter .22 LR pistol
- 1x 10-round magazine
The slant-grip (non-"Military") frame gives this Sharpshooter its classic High Standard target profile. The oversized oval trigger guard and smooth curved trigger provide a clean, accessible interface, while the manual safety is positioned for straightforward operation. Rear diagonal cocking serrations on the slide aid in manipulation without adding bulk.
The 5.5 inch heavy, non-ribbed bull barrel features a top flat and a fixed front blade. At the rear, a slide-mounted fully adjustable micrometer drum sight with protective ears delivers precise elevation and windage adjustments. The barrel carries Hamden, Connecticut address markings and gold-filled model rollmarks that highlight its period-correct presentation.
Construction is all steel with a two-tone blued finish: polished/gloss blue on the barrel and slide, and a matte blue/gray on the frame. The checkered walnut grips offer a secure hold and a traditional appearance. Matching serial numbers on the frame and slide confirm factory pairing.
Chambered in .22 LR, the pistol uses a straight blowback action and a single-stack 10+1 capacity. A push-button quick-release barrel system allows fast barrel removal without tools, consistent with High Standard target models of this era.