Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 153:
Description
This lot features a Howa Model 1500 bolt-action rifle chambered in the versatile 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. This contemporary sporting rifle is configured with a 22-inch barrel and a durable black Hogue overmolded polymer stock featuring a textured pebble-grain grip and a Hogue branded recoil pad. The metal surfaces exhibit a matte blued finish. The receiver is mounted with a two-piece rail system supporting a Vortex/Scheels Rage 4-16x42mm riflescope with a crosshair reticle featuring sub-tension marks. Key markings include the model designation “Howa Model 1500” along with “MADE IN JAPAN, IMPORTED BY LEGACY SPORTS, RENO, NV” on the left side of the receiver. The serial number “B570135” is struck on the right side of the receiver. The barrel is marked “6.5 CREEDMOOR” followed by “READ MANUAL BEFORE USE”. The scope body is marked “VORTEX / SCHEELS RAGE 4-16×42” and the turret housing bears the serial number “RA2208081” and “MADE IN PHILIPPINE”. The recoil pad is marked “HOGUE” and carries patent number “6301817”. Please note that no magazine is visible or included with this lot. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The rifle is in very good overall condition. The blued finish on the barrel and receiver remains strong with only minor handling marks and a few light surface scratches visible on the barrel. The Hogue overmolded stock is in good condition, showing typical light scuffs and surface marks from handling. The bore is not internally inspected but the exterior suggests proper maintenance. The bolt action appears to function smoothly, and the optics are clear with a functional reticle.
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