Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the High-Standard Flite-King Skeet K4111!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: High Standard
Model: Flite-King Deluxe Skeet K4111
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .410 Bore / 3" Chamber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 26" Vent Rib
Optics/Sights: Front and Mid Fixed Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Style Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The High Standard Flite-King Deluxe Skeet K4111 emerged during the post-war boom when American shooters were seeking reliable, affordable, and lightweight pump-action shotguns for field and sport. High Standard—already well-known for their .22 target pistols—wanted to expand into the shotgun market with a design that could compete with the Remington 870 and Winchester Model 12 while coming in at a more approachable price point. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Flite-King line represented High Standard’s push into modern, streamlined sporting arms. The K4111 specifically filled a niche in the skeet and upland-bird world: a vent-ribbed, .410-bore, lightweight “Deluxe Skeet” model built for shooters who wanted smooth handling, fast pointing, and minimal recoil. It was marketed toward recreational shooters, small-game hunters, and clay target enthusiasts at a time when .410 skeet was gaining popularity as a sport that demanded finesse rather than brute power.
Model: Flite-King Deluxe Skeet K4111
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .410 Bore / 3" Chamber
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 26" Vent Rib
Optics/Sights: Front and Mid Fixed Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Deluxe Style Walnut Stock w/ Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The High Standard Flite-King Deluxe Skeet K4111 emerged during the post-war boom when American shooters were seeking reliable, affordable, and lightweight pump-action shotguns for field and sport. High Standard—already well-known for their .22 target pistols—wanted to expand into the shotgun market with a design that could compete with the Remington 870 and Winchester Model 12 while coming in at a more approachable price point. Introduced in the late 1950s, the Flite-King line represented High Standard’s push into modern, streamlined sporting arms. The K4111 specifically filled a niche in the skeet and upland-bird world: a vent-ribbed, .410-bore, lightweight “Deluxe Skeet” model built for shooters who wanted smooth handling, fast pointing, and minimal recoil. It was marketed toward recreational shooters, small-game hunters, and clay target enthusiasts at a time when .410 skeet was gaining popularity as a sport that demanded finesse rather than brute power.
Over time, the Flite-King line earned a reputation for good reliability and surprising smoothness, especially in the earlier production years when High Standard still performed most manufacturing in-house. The guns were never positioned as premium competitors to Winchester’s or Remington’s flagship pumps, but rather as practical, well-built workhorses with clean machining and straightforward design. As the company shifted production and later faced financial decline in the 1970s, quality consistency began to vary, which ultimately affected the long-term perception of the line. Still, the K4111 .410 Skeet remains one of the more desirable Flite-King variants today because of its scarce configuration, vent-rib barrel, and dedicated sporting purpose. Among collectors and shooters, it represents a snapshot of the era—an honest, lightweight, purpose-built skeet gun from a company attempting to keep pace in a rapidly evolving American shotgun market.
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.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.



