NEF Handi-Rifle SB2 .45-70 Govt Single-Shot, 22-inch Barrel, Burris 3-9x Scope Installed
This New England Firearms Handi-Rifle SB2 is a U.S.-made, break-action single-shot chambered in .45-70 Govt, built on the rifle-rated SB2 frame. It features a 22-inch barrel, iron sights, and a barrel-mounted scope base with a Burris 3-9x optic installed. The black polymer stock includes a ventilated recoil pad and sling swivels, with a camo nylon sling already fitted. Barrel and receiver markings confirm Gardner, MA manufacture and the SB2 designation.
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 firearm is in solid shape overall. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Optic: Burris 3X-9X rifle scope (installed)
- Lens Caps: Flip-up lens caps (installed on optic)
- Mount: Scope rings and barrel-mounted base (installed)
- Sling: Camo nylon sling (installed)
The Handi-Rifle SB2 uses a break-open action with a side-lever release and an external hammer, paired with a transfer-bar safety. It holds a single round, offering a simple, reliable setup that suits the .45-70 Govt chambering.
The 22-inch barrel is marked "HANDI RIFLE SB2 CAL. 45-70 GOVT" and carries a circled P proof. Iron sights are in place, with a ramped front blade and a barrel-mounted rear sight, providing a straightforward sighting option in addition to the mounted optic.
The receiver is rollmarked "NEW ENGLAND FIREARMS MANUFACTURED IN GARDNER, MA U.S.A. U.S. PAT. NO. 3988848," confirming its U.S.
manufacture and design lineage. The SB2 designation indicates the rifle-rated frame used on this example.
The black polymer stock features a pistol-grip profile, a ventilated recoil pad, and sling swivels. A camo nylon sling is already attached for carry utility.
A Burris 3-9x scope is installed on a barrel-mounted base with rings, and flip-up lens caps are fitted to the optic. This setup provides ready magnification for the .45-70 as configured.