High Standard Supermatic

High Standard made very first gas-operated auto shotgun for Sears in 1955, marking significant innovation in American firearms history. Supermatic series became one of their most well-known semi-automatic shotgun lines during 1950s and 1960s. Gas-operated system reduced recoil significantly compared to recoil-operated designs, making it popular with trap and sporting clay shooters. Supermatic Field models were superseded by Supermatic Deluxe group beginning 1966 as part of High Standard's product line redesign. In mid-1960s, High Standard used their C1200 Supermatic shotgun as basis for first Model 10A bullpup shotgun. From 1969-1973, High Standard manufactured both pump and autoloader shotguns under contract for various retail store brand names including Vornado, J.C. Penney, Sears, Western Auto, K-Mart, and many others, demonstrating manufacturing capacity and reputation. Pioneered gas-operated autoloading shotguns in America (1955). C1200 Supermatic became basis for innovative Model 10A bullpup shotgun. Parts availability has become problematic for modern owners and collectors. Supermatic competed directly with Remington's Model 1100, introduced 1963.