The Smith & Wesson Model 1500 is a bolt action rifle manufactured by Howa Machinery in Japan and imported by Smith & Wesson during the 1980s. The action is a push feed design with a two lug bolt and 90 degree bolt throw. The receiver is machined from steel and drilled and tapped for scope mounting. The safety is a two position thumb safety located on the right rear of the receiver. The rifle feeds from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate released by a catch at the front of the trigger guard.

This example is chambered in .30-06 Springfield with a 22 inch barrel. Redfield scope bases are installed on the receiver, there are no provisions for iron sights. The stock is walnut with skip line checkering at the pistol grip and forend, fitted with a grip cap and buttplate, both with white line spacers. The stock is equipped with front and rear sling swivel studs. No original box or accessories included.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (produced by Howa, Japan)
• Model: 1500
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
• Action: Bolt action, push feed
• Barrel: 22 inches
• Receiver: Steel, drilled & tapped
• Finish: Blued
• Stock: Walnut, skip line checkering, white line spacer grip cap and buttplate
• Sights: None, Redfield scope bases installed
• Safety: Two position thumb safety
• Magazine: Internal box magazine, hinged floorplate