NEF Handi-Rifle .223 Rem Single-Shot, 22 in Sporter Barrel, Blued Steel, Hardwood Stock, Scope Base with Integral 1 in Rings
This New England Firearms Handi-Rifle in .223 Rem stands out as a simple, reliable break-action single shot with a 22-inch sporter barrel and blued steel construction. It was manufactured in Gardner, Massachusetts, and comes fitted with a Weaver/Picatinny-style scope base, a one-piece, see-through integral 1-inch ring/base mount installed, and a hammer spur extension. The Handi-Rifle line was discontinued by 2015, and this example retains its clean, straightforward configuration with practical upgrades for scoped use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present, with light scuffing.
What’s Included
- Weaver/Picatinny-style scope base (installed)
- One-piece, see-through integral 1-inch ring/base mount (installed)
- Hammer spur extension (installed)
- Sling swivel studs (installed)
The Handi-Rifle uses a break-action, external-hammer design with a transfer-bar safety and a 1-round capacity. Per factory literature for .223 Handi-Rifle barrels, this example uses a positive extractor (non-ejector) for controlled, manual case extraction.
The 22-inch round sporter-profile steel barrel has an unthreaded muzzle with a plain crown and no iron sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics and is currently equipped with a Weaver/Picatinny-style scope base. A one-piece, see-through integral 1-inch ring/base mount is clamped to the base by two crossbolts, providing straightforward scope mounting.
The hardwood stock set features a straight-comb buttstock and slim fore-end, complemented by a recoil pad with a white-line spacer. Sling swivel studs are installed for easy attachment of a carry sling. Length of pull is 14.25 inches, and the metal carries a traditional blued finish.
A hammer spur extension is installed to improve hammer access when a scope is mounted. The receiver rollmark references U.S. patent 3,988,848, and production of the NEF/H&R Handi-Rifle line concluded by 2015. This rifle was made in the United States in Gardner, Massachusetts.