Cooper Firearms Model 22 Varmint Extreme .308 Win. 26″ Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1547
LSB#: 210920WW15
Make: Cooper Firearms
Model: 22 Varmint Extreme
Serial Number: 6434
Year of Manufacture: 1995-Present
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Action Type: Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the breech and “Cooper Arms Model 22” at the midsection. The left side of the barrel is marked “COOPER FIREARMS OF MONTANA, INC., STEVENSVILLE, MT USA” and “.308 Win” on the chamber. The underside of the bolt handle is hand-marked “64 / 34”.
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.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is AAA Claro walnut with a checkered pistol grip, straight comb, solid black rubber buttpad, and a beavertail forend. There are some compressions and draglines. There are a few little nicks and dings into the finish, some of the most noticeable are on the sides and bottom at the action and also on the right side of the forend at the front. There are a few light handling marks. There are a few oil marks on the left side at the rear of the receiver. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the solid black rubber basketweave buttpad. The recoil pad exhibits light wear. 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.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few little scuffs on the barrel that have caused minor smooth spots. There are a few areas of discoloration on the barrel, the most noticeable on the top in front of the forend and on the bottom at the muzzle. There are a few little rubs and nicks on the trigger guard. There are a couple of little rubs on the receiver. There are some rubs and scuffs on the bolt handle that have thinned the finish. There is standard operational wear. There are some light handling marks. 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: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Model 22 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. This example has a 26″ barrel chambered for .308 Winchester, beautiful AAA 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!