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American Sporting Rifles

The American sporting rifle is a term that is always evolving and changing, much as firearms have evolved and changed. Initially, American sporting rifles were rifles that lacked traditional military features.

Sporting rifles did not have bayonets or bayonet lugs, heavy wooden handguards, or accessories like heat shields or steel butt pads. They were traditionally used for hunting and competition shooting. American sporting rifles now range from the classic Winchester 1892 rifles to weapons like the AR-15, which is considered a modern sporting rifle.

American sporting rifles are reputed for their simple nature, reliability, and overall high quality. American sporting rifles range in caliber from diminutive rimfire rounds to .30 caliber and beyond. American sporting rifles like the Remington 700 can be found in deer blinds, and modern rifles like the AR-15 are incredibly popular in action sport shooting including 3-gun competitions. The American sporting rifle is one that will continue to be popular and evolve as time passes.


Quick Facts

  • Modern sporting rifles like the AR-15 are used for action-shooting sports, slow-fire bullseye, and even hunting
  • Many American sporting rifles are derived from advancements in military arms. These rifles are often known as sporters or rifles that have been sporterized
  • American sporting rifles including the Remington 700 and Winchester Model 70 have been converted into American military rifles

Recommended Items at Auction

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(X) I.B.M. M1 Carbine .30 Carbine
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) I.B.M. M1 Carbine .30 Carbine
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1,10019 Bids
52 Cal. Spencer Carbine
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
52 Cal. Spencer Carbine
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$55019 Bids
(X) Savage Model 1895 Saddlering .303 Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Savage Model 1895 Saddlering .303 Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$75014 Bids
U.S. Model 1803 Harper’s Ferry Flintlock Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
U.S. Model 1803 Harper’s Ferry Flintlock Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$2,20014 Bids
.45 Cal. Cont Flintlock Long Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
.45 Cal. Cont Flintlock Long Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$30011 Bids
James Bown Pa., .38 Cal. Fullstock Perc Long Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
James Bown Pa., .38 Cal. Fullstock Perc Long Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$30010 Bids
(X) Savage Model 99 250-3000 Cal. Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Savage Model 99 250-3000 Cal. Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$47510 Bids
W. Richards 12 Ga. Dbl. Bbl. Hammer Gun
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
W. Richards 12 Ga. Dbl. Bbl. Hammer Gun
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$35010 Bids
(X) Uberti Navy Arms 1866 Yellowboy Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) Uberti Navy Arms 1866 Yellowboy Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$5509 Bids
Smith Carbine 50 Cal. Perc Breechloader
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Smith Carbine 50 Cal. Perc Breechloader
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1,4009 Bids
52 Cal. Spencer Carbine
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
52 Cal. Spencer Carbine
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$8509 Bids
American Flintlock Club/Butt Musket
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
American Flintlock Club/Butt Musket
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$8508 Bids
U.S. Contract – circa 1798 Flintlock Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
U.S. Contract – circa 1798 Flintlock Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1,3008 Bids
(X) L.C. Smith 12 Ga. Badge
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
(X) L.C. Smith 12 Ga. Badge
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$2258 Bids
Tryon-Phila. U.S. 1803 Contract Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Tryon-Phila. U.S. 1803 Contract Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$6507 Bids
American New England Flintlock Fowler
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
American New England Flintlock Fowler
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$7007 Bids
.69 Cal. Flintlock Musket
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
.69 Cal. Flintlock Musket
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$7006 Bids
Thompson Center Arms .45 Cal. Perc. Halfstock Long Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Thompson Center Arms .45 Cal. Perc. Halfstock Long Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$605 Bids
Providence Tool Co. Contract C.W. Musket
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Providence Tool Co. Contract C.W. Musket
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$2754 Bids
Sheridan Blue Streak 5mm Air Rifle
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Sheridan Blue Streak 5mm Air Rifle
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$1253 Bids
Dutch/Hudson River Valley Flintlock Musket/Fowler
Apr 15, 9:30 AM EDT
Dutch/Hudson River Valley Flintlock Musket/Fowler
by Old Barn Auction
Est: $40- $1,000
$9003 Bids
CRICKETT MY FIRST RIFLE 22LR SINGLE ACTION - NIB
Apr 05, 9:00 AM EDT
CRICKETT MY FIRST RIFLE 22LR SINGLE ACTION - NIB
by Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC
Est: $100- $150
$300 Bids
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Luftgewehr First Strike SP47, Kal. 4.5mm
Apr 15, 9:00 AM CEST
Luftgewehr First Strike SP47, Kal. 4.5mm
by Kessler Auktionen AG
Est: CHF0- CHF0
CHF500 Bids
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uftgewehr, Diana Quackenbush 1908, Kal. 4.5mm
Apr 15, 9:00 AM CEST
uftgewehr, Diana Quackenbush 1908, Kal. 4.5mm
by Kessler Auktionen AG
Est: CHF0- CHF0
CHF2800 Bids

Sellers Who Sell American Sporting Rifles


Kessler Auktionen AG

Kessler Auktionen AG

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

Affiliated Auctions & Realty LLC

Helios Auctions

Helios Auctions