High Standard Sport King Special M-103

jared5407 · December 3, 2007, 10:01 AM

I am new to The Firing Line and have recently came into possession of a .22 rifle. The gun was given to me by an old family friend to clean, says it has been sitting in a pop-up camper for the past 3 or 4 yrs. It was given to him by his grandfather, my friend is now 70 yrs old. I am interested in any information you could give me on the gun, basically just want to know the history on it and possible value. (Local dealer est. $900.00). If I have the correct links below, it says it is from 1960-1965. But I found the gun may have been sold by Sears and Roebuck and could possibly be much older. I was under the impression from my friend that the gun was atleast 75 yrs old. Below is the links for the manual, also the data found on the gun.

High Standard Sport King Special Model A-103
Semi-Automatic .22 LR
Made in Hamden, Conn.

Stainless Steel or Aluminum Barrell

http://www.histandard.info/Histd/Rifles%20Rimfire.pdf

http://www.histandard.info/manuals/hrfrifles/

Much Thanks

Jim Watson · December 3, 2007, 10:16 AM

Such information as I can find says it was made in the 1960s. High Standard was not making rifles 75 years ago.

(Local dealer est. $900.00)

Did you drop a decimal point? That is a hundred dollar plinker if not too deteriorated from standing in that camper. If not, offer him a half price deal.

jared5407 · December 3, 2007, 11:31 AM

Thanks for the info. That price was his estimate for the gun in mint condition, and he said 4 to 5 hundred as it is. Not really interested in selling, I just wanted to know what I was working with. Like I said I thought it was much older but after finding the website I agree with you.

RJay · December 3, 2007, 12:38 PM

Sears did sell the High Standard but under the J.C. Higgins name, Even new the rifle wouldn't sell for 400. As Jim Watson stated, in excellent condition and on a good day, the value is 90 to 100 dollars. Maybe a few dollars more, mabe a few dollars less. Also, sorry to say, even if it was older ( 75 years) old does not mean gold, only with Colts and Winchesters. If old was gold, I would be a walking gold mine.

TEDDY · January 2, 2008, 09:12 PM

my friend had one his son has it now it was bought at sears as I was there.and about 1950 as he had it before I moved in 1955.

glock19xdsc · January 3, 2008, 05:29 AM

One of these went for $86 on auctionarms a few days ago:

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=8402204

It looks like a great little rifle.

James K · January 3, 2008, 01:38 PM

If the dealer offers you $400-500, take the money and thank him. But you might be "persona non grata" at his store when he finds out what he can get for it.

Jim

elrod · January 3, 2008, 08:10 PM

Blue Book of Gun Values, 28th ed., Fjestad

Hi-Standard
Sport King Special- similar to Field Model, except has beavertail forearm and Monte Carlo stock, .22 S, L or LR cal., 22 1/4 in. barrel, walnut stock, open sights, 15, 17 or 21 shot tube mag.

100%-$185
98%--$165
95%--$145
90%--$125
80%--$100
70%---$80
60%---$60

Hope that clears this up some.

jvale1 · July 7, 2008, 06:25 PM

I was just going through an old family chest. I cam across a Iver Johnson Trailsman 66. My Great Aunts husband was a Police officer during the deprecission. It was frozen solid but I soaked it overnight in solvent and now it works just fine. Its in ment condition, What is this thing worth?
I want to use it but Im afraid I will damage it. All your letters seem like parts are hard to find.

Jim Watson · July 7, 2008, 06:51 PM

It is not a high dollar gun.

It is a pretty sturdy gun.

So, you are not likely to "damage" it by shooting it and parts availability doesn't matter. I have not managed to wear out a gun. Maybe I have too many to hammer one particular one to death.

Gucch · February 4, 2010, 06:45 PM

I just picked up from a friend in need, a high standard sport king special rifle,pretty sure it's a model 103.in really great shape, i bought the gun for 40 bucks,it needs a small but vital part.the firing pin.does any one know a good source to get one.I tried so many places all ready.I would like to fix it and give it back to my friend.thank you in advance for your help. Paul

Scorch · February 5, 2010, 02:06 PM

You can get a firing pin for your High Standard an Numrich Gun parts
http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=8491

December 3, 2007, 10:01 AM	#1
jared5407 Junior Member Join Date: December 3, 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2	High Standard Sport King Special M-103 I am new to The Firing Line and have recently came into possession of a .22 rifle. The gun was given to me by an old family friend to clean, says it has been sitting in a pop-up camper for the past 3 or 4 yrs. It was given to him by his grandfather, my friend is now 70 yrs old. I am interested in any information you could give me on the gun, basically just want to know the history on it and possible value. (Local dealer est. $900.00). If I have the correct links below, it says it is from 1960-1965. But I found the gun may have been sold by Sears and Roebuck and could possibly be much older. I was under the impression from my friend that the gun was atleast 75 yrs old. Below is the links for the manual, also the data found on the gun. High Standard Sport King Special Model A-103 Semi-Automatic .22 LR Made in Hamden, Conn. Stainless Steel or Aluminum Barrell http://www.histandard.info/Histd/Rifles%20Rimfire.pdf http://www.histandard.info/manuals/hrfrifles/ Much Thanks

January 2, 2008, 09:12 PM	#5
TEDDY Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Location: MANNING SC Posts: 837	high standard my friend had one his son has it now it was bought at sears as I was there.and about 1950 as he had it before I moved in 1955.

January 3, 2008, 05:29 AM	#6
glock19xdsc Member Join Date: July 2, 2005 Posts: 83	One of these went for $86 on auctionarms a few days ago: http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=8402204 It looks like a great little rifle. __________________ "There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery. Our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!" - Patrick Henry, 1775

January 3, 2008, 08:10 PM	#8
elrod Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2007 Location: Heart of the heart of Dixie Posts: 234	Blue Book of Gun Values, 28th ed., Fjestad Hi-Standard Sport King Special- similar to Field Model, except has beavertail forearm and Monte Carlo stock, .22 S, L or LR cal., 22 1/4 in. barrel, walnut stock, open sights, 15, 17 or 21 shot tube mag. 100%-$185 98%--$165 95%--$145 90%--$125 80%--$100 70%---$80 60%---$60 Hope that clears this up some. __________________ Freedom ain't free!

February 4, 2010, 06:45 PM	#11
Gucch Junior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: Burnsville NC Posts: 4	sport king special I just picked up from a friend in need, a high standard sport king special rifle,pretty sure it's a model 103.in really great shape, i bought the gun for 40 bucks,it needs a small but vital part.the firing pin.does any one know a good source to get one.I tried so many places all ready.I would like to fix it and give it back to my friend.thank you in advance for your help. Paul

December 3, 2007, 10:16 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,544	Such information as I can find says it was made in the 1960s. High Standard was not making rifles 75 years ago. (Local dealer est. $900.00) Did you drop a decimal point? That is a hundred dollar plinker if not too deteriorated from standing in that camper. If not, offer him a half price deal.

December 3, 2007, 11:31 AM	#3
jared5407 Junior Member Join Date: December 3, 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2	Thanks for the info. That price was his estimate for the gun in mint condition, and he said 4 to 5 hundred as it is. Not really interested in selling, I just wanted to know what I was working with. Like I said I thought it was much older but after finding the website I agree with you.

December 3, 2007, 12:38 PM	#4
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	Sears did sell the High Standard but under the J.C. Higgins name, Even new the rifle wouldn't sell for 400. As Jim Watson stated, in excellent condition and on a good day, the value is 90 to 100 dollars. Maybe a few dollars more, mabe a few dollars less. Also, sorry to say, even if it was older ( 75 years) old does not mean gold, only with Colts and Winchesters. If old was gold, I would be a walking gold mine.

January 3, 2008, 01:38 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	If the dealer offers you $400-500, take the money and thank him. But you might be "persona non grata" at his store when he finds out what he can get for it. Jim

July 7, 2008, 06:25 PM	#9
jvale1 Junior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2	I was just going through an old family chest. I cam across a Iver Johnson Trailsman 66. My Great Aunts husband was a Police officer during the deprecission. It was frozen solid but I soaked it overnight in solvent and now it works just fine. Its in ment condition, What is this thing worth? I want to use it but Im afraid I will damage it. All your letters seem like parts are hard to find.

July 7, 2008, 06:51 PM	#10
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,544	It is not a high dollar gun. It is a pretty sturdy gun. So, you are not likely to "damage" it by shooting it and parts availability doesn't matter. I have not managed to wear out a gun. Maybe I have too many to hammer one particular one to death.

February 5, 2010, 02:06 PM	#12
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You can get a firing pin for your High Standard an Numrich Gun parts http://www.e-gunparts.com/products_new.asp?CatID=8491 __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services