Posted: 1/24/2002 10:02:07 AM EDT
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Trade cookin; A High Standard Supermatic Citation (Military) .22 Target Pistol w/ a: 5" Bull Barrel b. 7.5" Fluted Barrel c. 2 ea. Mags, 10 round d. Light & Heavy BBL Weight Pistol is 98%+ Citation Ser# is ML60387. Don't know series #. I have a trade pending, can anyone tell me about this pistol believed to have been made in '70s, in Hartford Conn. I don't have a blue book. Thanks in advance!!  |
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Supermatic Citation: .22 lr cal 10 shot, 6 3/4, 8 and 10 inch tapered barrels, diamond checkered plastic slant grips, adj. sight, push button take down, one grade above Tournament, grooved front and back grip straps, adj sight located on 8 and 10 inch barrel (a 5 1/2 inch target bull barrel became available in 1962) detachable stabilizer and 2 or 3 ounce barrel weights. Manufactured 1958-1965 100-$ 925 98-$ 760 95-$ 530 90-$ 380 80-$ 290 70-$ 245 60-$ 210 Add $ 125 for 8 inch barrel Add $ 225 for 10 inch barrel The High Standard catalog number for this model was 9260-61-62 8 in and 10 in barrel set, 9262-8 5 1/2 bull barrel, 103 only-9263. The gov't ordered a quantity of Citations for training and are marked "U.S." on the left side of the frame Fjestad-19th Ed. Blue Book of Gun Values, 1998 |
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Model 102 and 103 series- Manufactured in Hartford CT Words "Model 102" or "Model 103" and the serial number were inscribedon the right side of the slide, and the serial number was duplicated on right side of the new and longer frame. A new and larger push button takedown enabling easier use was another improvement. A grooved and wider trigger in additionto a new rear sight were also added on the target models. The 102 series was manufactured from 1957-1960 and the serial number was approx 770,XXX-1,100,XXX. The 103 series was mfg. between 1960-1963 and the approximate serial number range was 1,100,XXX-1,330,XXX. Plastic grips were standard and checkered walnut grips with thumbrest were optional. Original casesd 102/103 series Trophy, Olympic Trophy, Olympic Citation and Special Presentation combinations in 98%+ condition are currently bringing premiums with asking prices in the $ 1,700-$ 2,000 range Fjestad-19th ed Blue Book of Gun Values, 1998 |
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Model 104 series Mfg 1964-1972 This is the last series to feature the slant grip trophy pistol. Serial No range is approx 1,330,000-2,333,000 Supermatic Citation .22 LR similar to Model 102/103 series, brown plastic grips or walnut checkered grips, grooved front or back straps 100-975 98-825 95-575 90-375 80-295 70-245 60-210 Add $ 150 for 8 in barrel Add $ 250 for 10 in barrel The 5 1/2 in bull barrel 9263-disc 1966 (supplied with extra mag). The 5 1/2 bull barrel, 9244-available 1966. The 6 3/4 tapered barrel 9260-disc 1965. The 8 in tapered barrel, 9261 disc 1965. The 10 in tapered barrel disc 1965. |
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Model 106 series This series was mfg 1965-68. This new military model features a walnut checkered grip and a frame that has the exact heft and feel of the famous Military 45. This military model features a new slide and new adj rear bridge or saddle type sight, permanentlyl fixed to the frame. Front and rear grip straps are stippled and a new design magazine has an extension foot. Removable stabilizer and wts available on all models. Beginning Serial no for 106 series was approx 1,436,000 to 2,030,000 Supermatic Citation Military .22 lr, middle of the line target pistol, stippled front & back straps, 5 1.2 in bull barrel or 7 1/4 in fluted barrel, new rear bridge or saddle type sight. 100-825 98-695 95-475 90-350 80-270 70-230 60-195 Add $ 150 for 9240-41. The High Standard catalog no. 9240-41 was disc early 1966 (supplied with extra mag, muzzle break and weights) 9242-43 became available 1966 |
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Model 107 Series The military 107 series was mfg 1968-1972. However 107 unmarked variations were mfg 1973-1975 ML prefix variations were manufactured 1975-mid 1981 and also covered within this grouping. The 107 series is basically identical to the Military Model 106 series. Serial Number range is approx. 2,030,000-2,300,000 Supermatic Citation military .22 lr similar to Model 106 series, middle of the line target pistol, 7 1/4 fluted and 5 1/2 in bull barrel available 100-750 98-650 95-495 90-350 80-275 70-220 60-185 The High Standard catalog number for this model was 9242-43 |
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Numbered Series In 1973 High Standard stopped marking the series numbers (either 104 or 107) on the guns. These guns just carry the normal seven digit serial number and are sometimes referred to as "NUMBERED SERIES" "UNNUMBERED SERIES" or "SEVEN-NUMBER SERIES." These pistols include the following-the Sport King, Sharpshooter, Supermatic Citation, Supermatic Trophy, The Victor and the ISU Olympic (in both military and slant grip model). The serial number range is 2,330,000 to 2,500,000 Supermatic Citation Military .22LR similar to 107 series 100-695 98-575 95-445 90-315 80-245 70-200 60-175 The High Standard catalog number for this model was 9242-43 |
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The last series was the SH Series mfg 1981-81. Serial Number 10-35,000 Supermatic Citation Military 100-495 98-395 95-325 90-225 80-175 70-140 60-120 similar to previous Citation model with allen screw takedown, military grips. Disc 1982 The High Standard catalog number for this model was 9242-43 There is a little more info on this entry, but it sounds like your gun was made before this. Let me know if you need more info. |