HOWA 1500 RIFLE

Overview

RIFLE: HOWA PRECISION RIFLES & BARRELED ACTIONS MODEL 1500 RIFLE IMPORTED BY INTERARMS, SERIAL NUMBER B015588, BLUE, CASE NOT INCLUDED, BOLT, 30-06, 22, HOWA MODEL 1500 03-06 BOLT ACTION NO OTHER EXTRASNotes:Manufacturer: Howa Machinery, Ltd. (Nagoya, Japan)Model: Model 1500 (M1500 Long Action)Serial Number: B015588Date of Manufacture: Early 1980s production (Falls into the early B000001 through B028450 serial range distributed historically via Smith & Wesson or Interarms).Type: Centerfire RifleFinish: Matte or Satin Blued steel (Currently showing wear/pitting)Action: Bolt Action (Dual-lug Mauser style configuration with integral recoil lug)Type of Firing Mechanism: Striker-firedReceiver (Frame): Forged one-piece carbon steel receiver, drilled and tapped for optics mountsBolt: Reciprocating dual locking-lug forged steel bolt with an M16-style claw extractorCaliber: .30-06 SpringfieldBarrel Type: Cold hammer-forged carbon steel barrelBarrel Contour: Standard Sporter taperBarrel Length: 22 inchesBarrel Rifling: 4-groove, 1:10" right-hand twist rateFront Sight: NoneRear Sight: None (rails for a scope installed)Safety: Traditional 3-position safety mechanism blocking both sear and boltTrigger: Early single-stage adjustable factory trigger group Grip: Standard integrated pistol grip on a traditional wood stockOAL (Overall Length): 42.5 inches