Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction; this is the High Standard Sport King.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: High Standard
Model: Sport King
Serial: G15457
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Square-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with High Standard Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The High Standard Sport King is a classic American .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol that became widely respected for its accuracy, reliability, and affordable sporting design, earning a strong following among recreational shooters, hunters, and target enthusiasts throughout the mid-20th century. Manufactured by High Standard Manufacturing Company, the Sport King series was introduced as a more economical alternative to the company’s premium target pistols while still retaining much of the quality engineering and excellent handling characteristics that made High Standard firearms famous. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the pistol utilized a simple blowback-operated semi-automatic action and was offered in multiple variations over several decades, including models with different barrel lengths, finishes, grip styles, and sight configurations. One of the defining characteristics of the Sport King was its sleek, streamlined profile and comfortable grip angle, which contributed to natural pointing and excellent practical accuracy. Many examples featured blued steel construction, checkered grip panels, fixed or adjustable sights, and barrels ranging from shorter field configurations to longer target-style setups. Mechanically, the pistol was known for its smooth operation and surprisingly refined trigger pull for a sporting handgun in its price range. In practical use, the Sport King became extremely popular for plinking, small game hunting, informal target shooting, and firearms training due to the low recoil and inexpensive nature of .22 LR ammunition. Shooters appreciated the pistol’s balance, reliability with quality ammunition, and ability to deliver impressive accuracy despite its affordable positioning within the High Standard lineup.
Model: Sport King
Serial: G15457
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Square-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with High Standard Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The High Standard Sport King is a classic American .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol that became widely respected for its accuracy, reliability, and affordable sporting design, earning a strong following among recreational shooters, hunters, and target enthusiasts throughout the mid-20th century. Manufactured by High Standard Manufacturing Company, the Sport King series was introduced as a more economical alternative to the company’s premium target pistols while still retaining much of the quality engineering and excellent handling characteristics that made High Standard firearms famous. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the pistol utilized a simple blowback-operated semi-automatic action and was offered in multiple variations over several decades, including models with different barrel lengths, finishes, grip styles, and sight configurations. One of the defining characteristics of the Sport King was its sleek, streamlined profile and comfortable grip angle, which contributed to natural pointing and excellent practical accuracy. Many examples featured blued steel construction, checkered grip panels, fixed or adjustable sights, and barrels ranging from shorter field configurations to longer target-style setups. Mechanically, the pistol was known for its smooth operation and surprisingly refined trigger pull for a sporting handgun in its price range. In practical use, the Sport King became extremely popular for plinking, small game hunting, informal target shooting, and firearms training due to the low recoil and inexpensive nature of .22 LR ammunition. Shooters appreciated the pistol’s balance, reliability with quality ammunition, and ability to deliver impressive accuracy despite its affordable positioning within the High Standard lineup.
The pistol also gained a reputation for quality machining and durable steel construction during a period when American rimfire pistols were expected to provide long service life and dependable performance. Some later versions incorporated push-button takedown systems and other design refinements that simplified maintenance and improved user convenience. Although High Standard became best known for its Olympic-grade target pistols, the Sport King was one of the company’s most accessible and widely owned models, introducing many shooters to precision rimfire handguns. Today, the High Standard Sport King is regarded as a classic vintage American .22 pistol, admired by collectors and enthusiasts for its elegant styling, smooth shooting characteristics, and role as one of the most enjoyable and affordable recreational rimfire pistols of its era.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1177130314 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-31 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
125 |
