Smith & Wesson Model 1500 Deluxe .222 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, Howa-Made, 22 in Blued Barrel, Walnut Stock
Built by Howa Machinery in Japan during the 1980s, this Smith & Wesson Model 1500 Deluxe in .222 Rem pairs select walnut and polished steel with proven Model 1500 engineering. Notable Deluxe features include an engine-turned bolt body and a gloss-finished walnut stock. It sports a 22 in blued sporter barrel with a recessed crown, a 5-round internal magazine, and a receiver drilled and tapped for scope bases.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the wood and metal surfaces from light handling and storage.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 1500 Deluxe .222 Rem bolt-action rifle
This Deluxe-grade Model 1500 was manufactured by Howa Machinery for Smith & Wesson, reflecting Japanese craftsmanship from the 1980s production era. The action features an engine-turned (jeweled) bolt body, a hallmark of the Deluxe series.
The stock is select, gloss-finished walnut with a Monte Carlo comb and cheekpiece. Skip-line checkering provides secure purchase, and the pistol-grip cap carries the S&W medallion. Sling swivel studs are factory installed, and the length of pull measures 13.5 in.
The rifle is fitted with a 22 in blued sporter-contour barrel capped by a recessed crown. It has no iron sights, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases.
Feeding is via a 5-round internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate and integrated release.
This Model 1500 is part of the Howa 1500 lineage also associated with the Weatherby Vanguard, offering a familiar layout and component pattern from that platform.