Golden State Arms Santa Fe Trailmaster R-157 .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 23.6 in Barrel, Blued, Walnut-Toned Stock
This Golden State Arms Trailmaster R-157 is a 1960s-era .308 Winchester bolt-action assembled by Santa Fe in Pasadena, California from a surplus military action. It features a light sporter barrel with a crowned muzzle, practical iron sights, and classic walnut-toned hardwood furniture with distinctive Santa Fe touches. The rifle carries the Santa Fe Trailmaster R-157 rollmark and retains the clean, functional lines of a well-executed sporter.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows moderate, honest handling wear consistent with normal field use. The blued metal retains good coverage with light edge wear and minor surface marks. The hardwood stock has typical handling impressions and remains structurally sound with no major cracks observed.
What’s Included
- Golden State Arms Trailmaster R-157 bolt-action rifle
The R-157 pairs a blued receiver and barrel with a bright polished bolt for a clean, purposeful look. The receiver uses a split rear bridge, and the internal box magazine is fitted with a hinged floorplate for straightforward loading and unloading. Capacity is 4+1 in .308 Winchester.
The 23.6-inch light sporter-contour barrel is finished with a proper crowned muzzle. Sights are practical and field-ready: a ramped front sight with an integral base and a barrel-mounted folding rear sight. These features support confident use without adding complexity.
The walnut-toned hardwood stock is configured for right-handed use with a shadow-line cheekpiece. Additional details include a contrasting forend tip, white-line spacers, sling swivel studs, and a ventilated recoil pad branded "SANTA FE." Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering a comfortable fit for many shooters.
Markings include "GOLDEN STATE ARMS CORP., PASADENA CALIF." and the Santa Fe Trailmaster R-157 rollmark, underscoring its 1960s U.S. assembly by Santa Fe. The overall execution reflects the company’s well-known practice of building reliable sporting rifles from quality surplus actions.