Noreen Firearms ULR Mini 50 BMG 16.5″ FDE Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2,025.00
LSB#: LSB260115CG042
Make: Noreen
Model: ULR Mini
Serial Number: U5164
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: 50 BMG
Action Type: Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle with Muzzlebrake
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “50 BMG”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Noreen Firearms, LLC, Belgrade, MT, ULR, U5164”
Barrel Length: 16.5″
Sights / Optics: None Installed. The top of the receiver has a 5″ section of picatinny rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Noreen Fully Adjustable Buttstock. The forend has a 3″ piece of picatinny rail for mounting a bipod. There is minor handling wear. Overall this stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Flat Dark Earth
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There is minor scratching and slight discoloration throughout. There is handling and operational wear. Overall this rifle is in Good to Very Good condition
Mechanics: To operate this rifle you must remove the bolt, load the cartridge on the bolt and load both into the rifle. The action functions correctly. 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: Box, Paperwork
Our Assessment: The Noreen ULR Mini represents a modern evolution of the .50 BMG platform, scaled into a more compact and simplified single shot configuration while retaining the immense power of the cartridge. The .50 BMG, originally developed in the early 20th century for military use, has become synonymous with extreme long-range shooting and high energy performance. Noreen’s approach with the ULR Mini emphasizes portability and mechanical simplicity, offering a bolt action, single shot system that strips the platform down to its essential components while maintaining the core characteristics of the caliber.
This example features a 16.5″ barrel with a factory-installed muzzle brake, paired with a Flat Dark Earth finish that remains approximately 95% intact, showing only minor scratches, light discoloration, and handling wear. The rifle is configured with a fully adjustable Noreen buttstock and a short section of Picatinny rail on the forend for bipod mounting, along with a receiver-mounted rail for optics. The absence of iron sights reflects its intended use with magnified optics. The overall configuration is purpose-driven, focusing on stability, recoil mitigation, and adaptability within a compact footprint for a rifle of this caliber.
The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, rating 9.5 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion, with only minor fouling present. The action functions correctly and operates by manually loading the cartridge onto the bolt before insertion, consistent with its single shot design. Overall, this ULR Mini presents as a well-maintained example of a modern .50 BMG rifle, combining substantial power with a streamlined and portable design, while retaining strong mechanical condition and finish. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF