NEF Handi-Rifle SB2 .243 Win Single-Shot, 20 in Barrel, Synthetic Stock, Bushnell Scope
This New England Firearms Handi-Rifle SB2 is a .243 Win break-open single-shot built on the SB2 centerfire receiver and marked with the Gardner, MA rollmark. It features a 20-inch barrel, a short 12-inch length of pull, and an exposed hammer with a transfer-bar safety referencing U.S. Patent 3,988,848. A Bushnell scope is installed on a barrel-mounted rail with Weaver 1-inch rings, complementing the ramped front sight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver shows heavy finish wear. There is rust with some pitting along the top of the barrel. The receiver has scratches.
What's Included
- Optic: Bushnell scope (installed)
- Mount: Barrel-mounted scope rail with Weaver 1-inch rings (installed)
- Accessory: Hammer spur extension (installed)
- Sling Swivel: Front sling swivel (installed)
The SB2 centerfire receiver underpins the Handi-Rifle’s break-open, single-shot action, with a top/tang release and an exposed hammer. Capacity is one round. The transfer-bar safety is marked with U.S. Patent 3,988,848 for positive, mechanical protection.
The rifle is chambered in .243 Win and fitted with a 20-inch barrel. The bore is described as excellent, with a clean, mirror finish and sharp rifling, supporting precise bullet stabilization.
Optics are set up with a barrel-mounted scope rail and Weaver 1-inch rings holding a Bushnell scope. The ramped front sight remains in place, while the rear sight is obscured by the scope/base. A hammer spur extension is installed to improve hammer access around the optic.
The black synthetic stock has textured surfaces and a recoil pad, with sling-swivel studs installed. The 12-inch length of pull provides a short, youth-length fit while maintaining solid shoulder contact.
Additional details include a black finish and United States origin, with the Gardner, MA rollmark present. The rifle retains practical field features such as the ramped front sight and sling attachment points.