*SOLD* 1980 High Standard Olympic .22 Short -OLYMPIC COMMEMORATIVE- Only 1,000

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

In the 1950s, High Standard adapted their premium target pistols for use with .22 Short cartridges to compete in Olympic rapid-fire shooting events, which were dominated by European-made pistols at the time. In 1960, American shooter Bill McMillan won the rapid-fire competition at the Rome Olympics using a High Standard pistol, cementing the company's reputation in the sport. To commemorate McMillan's achievement, High Standard released a special edition of their pistols in 1980. Only 1,000 of these "Olympic Commemorative" models were made, featuring a “USA” serial prefix and their own serial number sequence. These pistols had stippled backstraps and front straps, integral muzzle brakes, gold-filled lettering (including the five Olympic rings on the slide), and gold-plated small parts. 

Specifications:

Manufacturer: High Standard
Model: 1980 Olympic Commemorative 
Serial: USA0899
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .22 Short 
Finish: Blue 
Barrel Length: 6 3/4" to the end of the Internal Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear 
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering and Thumb Rest 
Action: Semi-Automatic 
Markings: Standard / The left side of the frame is stamped “OLYMPIC” and the left side of the barrel is stamped “.22 SHORT” with a trigger logo. The left side of the slide is marked “HIGH STANDARD” and the right side is marked with five intertwined Olympic rings. The right side of the frame is stamped ”USA0899". All markings are inlaid with gold.