NEF Handi-Rifle SB2 Standard Hardwood .243 Win. Single-Shot Break-Open, 22" Barrel, 2002 Production
Made in 2002 at New England Firearms’ Gardner, Massachusetts plant, this SB2-receiver Handi-Rifle pairs a 22-inch carbon-steel barrel with a sturdy American hardwood stock. Chambered in the versatile .243 Winchester, it offers reliable single-shot performance, easy barrel interchangeability, and a factory scope rail for straightforward optics mounting—all in a compact, hunter-friendly package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific condition notes: Light scratching, small scuffs, and scattered finish blemishes are visible on the metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- NEF Handi-Rifle SB2 Standard Hardwood single-shot rifle in .243 Win.
- Factory-installed scope rail
The SB2 receiver, identified by its “NS” serial prefix, allows the owner to fit additional factory-fitted barrels, giving this rifle a flexible role in the field or at the range.
Its break-open action is simple, strong, and quick to load, complemented by an exposed hammer with a transfer-bar safety, rebounding hammer, and half-cock notch—features covered under U.S. Patent 3985848.
The 22-inch carbon-steel barrel wears a deep blued finish and uses a 1:10 right-hand twist that stabilizes a wide range of .243 Win. bullet weights for varmints or medium game.
The satin-walnut hardwood stock and schnabel fore-end add classic appeal while the ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer soaks up recoil and keeps length of pull at a comfortable 14 inches.
Discontinued in 2015, Handi-Rifles remain valued for their no-nonsense durability and affordability. This early-2000s example delivers that reputation in a caliber suited to hunters and target shooters alike.