Cooper Firearms Model 21 MTV Montana Varminter .204 Ruger Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,640.00
LSB#: LSB250708MS026
Make: Cooper Firearms
Model: 21 Montana Varmint (MTV)
Serial Number: MTV540
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2004
Caliber: .204 Ruger
Action Type: Bolt Action, Single-Shot Rifle
Barrel Length: 24″
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 Vari-X III 4.5-14x scope with Varmint Hunter reticle. The scope body has a little minor ring-wear, the glass is clear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece oil-finished hand-checkered AA-grade select Claro walnut with a vented beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a textured black rubber Pachmayr buttpad. The stock has only a few minor compressions. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures approximately 14″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the pad. The pad has faint wear. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Stainless Barrel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some light scuffs on the bolt knob. The action shows very minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope.
Our Assessment: This is a Model 21 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 is the Montana Varminter with a 24? barrel chambered for .204 Ruger, beautiful AA Claro walnut stock and a matte blued & stainless finish. This is a gorgeous rifle that will make short work of paper targets and varmints alike. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
