678s

I think this is most of the tapered barrel Target Models.

T-678
MK678, KMK678
MKIII678



I plan to add a T-678 with the A-54 frame and Micro sights at some point.

Am I missing any?

I have always liked the 678s and own a Mk II. Even my Crosman Mark I pellet pistol has the same profile!

Uhh, the Red Eagle T678 is missing; (serial number range 15001 to 16999 and 25002 to 25478.)
That is,, unless you've switched the grip panels on yours. But they did make an earlier T-678 with black eagle grips as well,, so maybe you are missing (2) of the earliest ones?

Too deep for me Ty. I was thinking maybe different model numbers (MKIIs?). As mentioned above, the frame change seems to me to be significant enough that I would want an A-54 too. The A-54s are affordable just a lower priority than some other things that interest me right now. I probably won't earmark the necessary funds for any costly variations unless one just drops on me at a reasonable price as they sometimes do. Always try to keep my eyes open.

Thanks for your insight!

Tys right if you 're gonna get into the A-54 T678 then you gotta get the early #15,5xx............



or the next run, with the 'black eagles' A-54....



and it goes on from there..........

Aww heck,, we collectors all know how a "rabbit hole" can grow when it comes to chasing different guns.

And as we all know,, variations can drive a collector nuts! (Just ask Miss Penny,, she'll tell you I'm nuts!)

rugerguy,

They need to change your badge from Supporting Member to Enabling Member. I still have a Lipsey's MKII I "need" to get before I can go fooling around with any more MKIs. But there will come a day....................

HSG

hey, I am not the "enabler"..... here are few more of them some of my wifes guns...she's the. 22 nut.............



back then Mr J. Munnel, now he was the enabler,,,,ha ha
MY wife said one of the top right was US marked as well as the T514 with the muzzlebreak on the left was a "U.S." gun too....been some years and all went to other collectors over the years, she ONLY kept her "Red Eagles" RST-4's, all 9 or was it 10 variations and the T678 Red Eagle boxed gun, the other went down the road.

and for YOU Mr Highstandardguy, the second one down on the right side was a "special" built by one of the eng..s from High Standard into a 22 SHORT.................





and in the mid 70s when they moved from Hamden to East Hartfort, I spent time up there and was trained by Mr Bob Shea, as our shop was "warranty repair" for High Standard when they moved, our shop was Cleveland Bluing Co,.............

I feel like a loser; i only have 3 Marks and a 22-45.

Bob Shea,, now that's a name I haven't heard in a while. I met him a few times at SHOT. I liked him!

Don't own any Marks at all, just two 22/45 lites

"Don't own any Marks at all, just two 22/45 lites'

Uhh,, that's easily fixed,,,,! You need therapy,, so go out, buy a MK series .22 & you will calm those nerves!

rugerguy said:

Tys right if you 're gonna get into the A-54 T678 then you gotta get the early #15,5xx............

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A boxed Red Eagle T678! Whoa!!!!

Aww heck Chad,, his rabbit hole is just starting.. Boxes & papers come later,,,!

But yes,, a boxed Red Eagle like the one Dan shows,, NICE!!!!

Everyone is sort of looking the other way but I suspect that the MKIII is probably the "rarest" in my little collection.

No box but this 1954 did come with the factory muzzle brake.

Highstandardguy said:

Everyone is sort of looking the other way but I suspect that the MKIII is probably the "rarest" in my little collection.

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Could be, it had the shortest run if I'm not mistaken.

This old MkII, hain't beed shot for many years, but when I used to shoot it regularly at jackrabbits in Eastern Oregon, I proclaimed at the time it would compete fairly against a 10/22.

I've always felt that the 678's were one of the best looking pistols ever, especially the stainless MKII. The long tapered barrel and the high front sight, just classic. Right up there with the High Standard "space" guns.