Vintage Sears Model 25 .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle | 1959–1966 Production, 22.25" Barrel, 14+1 Capacity
Built for Sears Roebuck & Co. by High Standard between 1959 and 1966, the Model 25 pairs a 14+1 tubular magazine with a steel, tubular-receiver design shared with the High Standard Sport King. A grooved receiver top accepts 3/8-inch rimfire scope mounts, while the embossed J.C. Higgins shield on the butt-plate marks its Sears heritage. Collectors appreciate its limited production run and solid American manufacture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The metal surfaces display light scratching, small scuffs, and scattered handling marks consistent with careful field use.
What’s Included
- Sears Model 25 .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
High Standard’s vendor code 583 roll mark confirms factory production for Sears, offering the same internal quality as contemporaneous High Standard rimfires but with Sears branding that appeals to brand historians.
The 22.25" steel barrel teams with the blowback action to provide smooth cycling with standard-velocity .22 LR ammunition, while the 14-shot tubular magazine offers extended range sessions without frequent reloading.
A ramped blade front sight and adjustable elevator rear sight deliver straightforward sight alignment, and the receiver’s factory scope grooves allow easy optic installation without gunsmithing.
The oil-finished walnut stock features a comfortable pistol-grip profile and classic lines, complemented by a blued steel frame and receiver for a balanced, traditional appearance.