MANUFACTURER · UPDATED MAY 16, 2026
Used High Standard Values 2026:
Used High Standard Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.
High Standard Manufacturing was founded in 1926 in New Haven, Connecticut. Most famous for Olympic-grade .22 LR target pistols (Citation, Olympic, Trophy, Victor). The original company went through ownership transitions; current production is in Houston, Texas. High Standard is also recognized for the K-100 / K-200 pump shotguns and the Spartan series 1911 pistols. Vintage Citation and Olympic models are highly collected.
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Vintage .22 Target Pistols
High Standard's classic competition rimfire pistols — pre-1985 production.
Modern Production (2000s+)
High Standard's modern Houston, Texas production.
Shotguns
High Standard's pump and over-under shotgun line.
Limited Editions / Vintage
Historic High Standard production and commemoratives.
High Standard Value FAQ
Are vintage High Standard Olympic pistols valuable?
Yes — original Hartford-era (pre-1985) Citation, Olympic ISU, and Trophy pistols in original condition with original boxes and accessories regularly trade $800-2,500+. The Military and Olympic ISU variants in .22 Short for International Sport Shooting competition are particularly sought after. Pre-1968 production is the most collected era.
Is modern High Standard production the same quality?
Mixed. The Houston, Texas production (2000s+) is functional but lacks the fit-and-finish refinement of the original Hartford era. Spartan 1911s are reasonably-priced functional pistols ($500-800). The Trophy II and Victor II rimfires are heavier and less refined than originals.
What's the difference between Citation and Victor?
Both are slab-side .22 LR target pistols. Victor is the heavier, more refined model with a more polished finish and weight-tuned barrel for ISSF competition. Citation is the standard sporting variant. Both share the same basic action; Victor commands a 30-40% premium over equivalent Citation.
Are High Standard shotguns common today?
K-100 and K-200 pump shotguns are uncommon on the U.S. market — they're produced in small batches. Used examples trade $300-500 (K-100) to $500-700 (K-200 Magnum). Functional but not collected.
