Sears Roebuck Model 31 .22 S/L/LR Semi-Automatic Rifle – 24" Barrel, 15-Round Tube, High Standard Build
Built for Sears by High Standard between 1953 and 1962, this Model 31 offers shooters a lightweight aluminum-receiver semi-auto chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. A 24-inch blued steel barrel feeds from a 15-round tubular magazine, while the walnut stock houses a factory retractable sling—an uncommon feature that sets this rifle apart.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor – Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling – Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The ejector is sheared off inside the receiver; the loose ejector piece is included. The action chambers and fires, and the safety functions, but the rifle cannot eject spent casings. External metal shows scattered scratches, blemishes, rust, and pitting.
What’s Included
- Sears Roebuck Model 31 rifle
- Loose ejector part
Factory code 583 on the barrel confirms High Standard manufacture, giving the gun the solid build quality those rimfire specialists were known for. Because production predates the 1968 Gun Control Act, the rifle was not required to carry a serial number, adding a period-correct detail collectors notice.
The 24" blued barrel combines with a full-length tubular magazine to deliver 15-plus-one capacity across all three common .22 rimfire cartridge lengths. Simple blowback operation keeps the mechanism straightforward and easy to field-strip once the ejector repair is made.
An aluminum alloy receiver and matching matte-blue finish keep weight down, while the walnut stock provides classic lines and durability. The semi-beavertail fore-end, pistol-grip swell, and integrated retractable sling give shooters practical handling features rarely seen on modern rimfires.
Ramped front blade and elevator-leaf rear sights offer a traditional sight picture. The smooth receiver top is free of scope blocks, reflecting the sporting rifle norms of the 1950s era.