Cooper Firearms Model 22 Custom Classic 26″ 6mm-284 Single Shot Bolt Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,285.00
LSB#: LSB250708MS056
Make: Cooper Firearms
Model: 22 Custom Classic
Serial Number: PVM625
Year of Manufacture: 1991-2023
Caliber: 6×284 (.284 Winchester necked to 6mm)
Action Type: Bolt Action, Single-Shot Rifle
Barrel Length: 26″
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is installed with a pair of Talley bases and rings holding a Leupold Vari-X III 6.5-20x scope with duplex reticle. The scope body has only a few minor marks, the glass is clear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece oil-finished Brownell No. 1 pattern checkered AA-grade select Claro walnut with ebony nose cap, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb with shadow-line cheekpiece, 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 13 7/8″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the pad. The pad has faint wear. The stock rates in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear. The bolt knob has a few light marks. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-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 22 Custom Classic 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 6mm-284. The Custom Classic has a polished blue finish, beautiful AA Claro walnut stock with ebony nosecap, Brownell No. 1 pattern checkering, and a shadow-line cheekpiece. The fit matches the finish and this rifle just screams premium! Some brands claim their rifles are “the best”, “top of the line”, “the finest quality” but Cooper doesn’t need to say anything at all…their products speak for themselves. This is a gorgeous rifle that will make short work of paper targets and game alike while enhancing any collection lucky enough to have it. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
