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Johnn Peterson

Johnn Peterson

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Gentlemen. I have the opportunity to acquire a High Standard Supermatic Trophy Military in 22LR that I would estimate to be in 95 - 98%. Stippled front & back straps, trigger stop & pull adjustment, gold plated trigger, safety & mag release, gold filled lettering and rear bridge type sight. The copy of the Blue Book I have lists from $1,050.oo for one at 100% - $175.oo for one at 60%. I have it infront of me and as I mentioned previously, I'd estimate condition at 95%, so, I was wondering what one could expect to pay or what todays 'going rate' is. Any and all input appreciated.
 
Because you're the buyer the negotiations should start at $850 or so, and where it goes from there depends on how badly you want it. If at some point in the future you intend to sell it, then obviously its worth more.:D Seriously though, given the amount of gun dealing you do, I doubt you need much advise from us.
 
Boomer said:
Because you're the buyer the negotiations should start at $850 or so, and where it goes from there depends on how badly you want it. If at some point in the future you intend to sell it, then obviously its worth more.:D Seriously though, given the amount of gun dealing you do, I doubt you need much advise from us.
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Thanks Boomer. I put in an offer of $800.oo yesterday after giving it some thought. I haven't seen much in the way of upper end High Standards floating around so I just thought I'd put out a value feeler in case someone out there has recently. ;)I'm starting to 'feel the need', again:p.
 
T&G said:
Target shooters (bullseye competitors) wouldn't pay more than $500, collectors, and these are really now collector items, pay more.

Dr Jim
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Thanks Dr Jim. I appreciate your assessment through the eyes of reality;) and that's exactly the type of evaluation I need and was looking. Quite some time ago when I was hot & heavy into bullseye shooting, probably one of the better handguns I had was a Walther GSP with all the 22 and 32 'trimmings' including a dry firing trigger unit. I've been out of that loop for quite some time but thought I'd pick up something decent for the odd trip back down memory lane as that interest seems to be coming back on occassion.

I'm thinking this High Standard Supermatic Trophy Military may just fit the bill for those moments of need plus the added collector value. Also, it's an appropiate compliament to a custom 1911 I have.
 
John I would sell the Walther and buy the High Standard Trophy, the Walthers need to much maintainace and alot of spare parts to keep it up and running! I foolishly traded in my High Standard Trophy for part payment on the Walther 22/32 set, and I would take it all back if I could! I think the upper price is $800 for the Trophy, as you can order new ones for $200 more right here in Ontario is the distributer for High Standard. I had a good talk with the company owner and Bob Shea who still builds the companies 10-X pistols, just as well made as the older products, and I love vintage High Standards, cheer Dale Z!
 
zywina said:
John I would sell the Walther and buy the High Standard Trophy, the Walthers need to much maintainace and alot of spare parts to keep it up and running! I foolishly traded in my High Standard Trophy for part payment on the Walther 22/32 set, and I would take it all back if I could! I think the upper price is $800 for the Trophy, as you can order new ones for $200 more right here in Ontario is the distributer for High Standard. I had a good talk with the company owner and Bob Shea who still builds the companies 10-X pistols, just as well made as the older products, and I love vintage High Standards, cheer Dale Z!
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I sold my Walther 22/32 set when I decided a high committment to bullseye shooting was no longer my, focus. It was probably the ugliest handgun I've even owned but it was definately a performer.

There are a couple of F&G clubs and a firearms collector club I belong to that have some small, primarily in club shoots. I thought for that odd bit of bullseye shooting, for a 22 to use, this Supermatic Trophy Military would be just the ticket and then some. My friend, who acquired it from the estate of one of our shooting buddies, says he still prefers his old Colt Woodsman. It should be just a matter of time before I can give it a home where it will be appreciated and I'm working on it. My friend is in the process of locating some of the 'trimmings' that it came with like the weights and spare mag etc.

The High Standard will fit well with the centerfire I have for these inclub shoots. A locally well known english gunsmith and fellow shooter customized/accurized his own 1911 which I have acquired.
 
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