Howa 1500 .243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in Sporter Barrel, Synthetic Stock, Nikon Monarch UCC Scope, Made in Japan
This Japanese-made Howa 1500 in .243 Win pairs a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel with a durable synthetic stock and an installed Nikon Monarch UCC riflescope. The steel receiver is drilled and tapped, and the rifle uses an internal 4+1 box magazine with a hinged floorplate. Marked "MADE BY HOWA IN JAPAN," this short-action, right-hand bolt gun offers a straightforward, field-ready configuration with a recessed crown and non-threaded muzzle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior of the barrel shows pitting. The stock has numerous areas of cosmetic damage. Surfaces show scratches and blemishes from handling and use. The front scope ring is not present.
What's Included
- Optic: Nikon Monarch UCC riflescope (installed)
- Mounts: Two-piece scope bases (installed) with one rear scope ring; front ring not present
The Howa 1500 action is a proven, steel-receiver design built in Japan, with this example clearly marked "MADE BY HOWA IN JAPAN." It is a short-action configuration with a right-hand bolt and a round knob, set up for reliable operation and straightforward maintenance.
The 22-inch barrel features a sporter contour and a recessed crown, with a non-threaded muzzle. Chambered in .243 Winchester, this setup emphasizes practical handling characteristics while maintaining accuracy potential associated with the recessed crown.
The black synthetic stock includes a Monte Carlo comb, molded checkering for grip, and a rubber buttpad. A 14.0-inch length of pull provides a consistent shoulder fit and sight alignment with the mounted optic.
Feeding is via an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, offering a 4+1 capacity. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the rifle has no iron sights, with the Nikon Monarch UCC scope installed on two-piece bases with a single rear ring; the front ring is not present.