Cooper Firearms Model 54 Montana Varminter .22-250 26″ Box Mag Bolt Rifle
SOLD FOR: $3550
LSB#: 221216JG001
Make: Cooper Firearms
Model: 54 Montana Varminter
Serial Number: CF20762
Year of Manufacture: 2010s-2022
Caliber: .22-250 Rem.
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the breech and “Cooper Arms Model 54 / Stevensville, MT, USA” at the midsection. The left side of the barrel is marked “22-250” on the chamber. The underside of the bolt handle is hand-marked “CF20 / 762”.
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is installed with a pair of bases and rings holding a Leupold CX-3 8.5-25×50 Long Range scope. The scope has a few light handling marks. There is a little oil mark on the left side of the focal lens housing. The scope has a duplex reticle and the glass is clear. The scope rates in about Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is AA+ Claro walnut with a checkered pistol grip, steel pistol grip cap, straight comb, rubber buttpad, and a ventilated beavertail forend. There are some compressions and light marks through the finish, the most noticeable are on the bottom of the forend at the front and on the comb at the rear. There are some scattered light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is mostly sharp. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad has some scattered light handling marks. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Blued with Matte Stainless Barrel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In my opinion, this bore is a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some scuffs on the barrel that have caused smooth spots. There are a few spots of discoloration on the bottom of the barrel. The receiver has some light handling wear. The bolt handle has a few spots of thinning. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the previously described scope and a 3-round magazine.
Our Assessment: This is a Model 54 Montana Varminter bolt action rifle from Cooper Firearms of Montana. Cooper made their way into the rifle market producing high-quality rifles at “affordable” prices, though their quality means that affordable is in relation to rifles such as Blaser, Dakota and other high-end manufacturers. Beginning in 1990 a handful of former employees from Kimber of Oregon, with over 50 years in combined experience, set out to design and build the finest production rifles made in the United States. They have been known as one of the top makers of bolt action rifles ever since. This example has a 26? barrel chambered for .22-250 Remington, a beautiful AA+Claro walnut stock, and a duo-tone finish. This is a gorgeous rifle that will make short work of paper targets and game alike. Please see our photos and good luck!
Some are hot, some are not, but thankfully most can be shot!
-Red
