Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present a semi-automatic rifle that draws its lineage directly from the Spanish CETME rifle for auction; this is the Century Arms Inc. CETME Sporter!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Century Arms Inc.
Model: CETME (C308) Sporter
Serial: C33573
Caliber: .308 Win.
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 18" with Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Hooded Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Buttstock and Forend with Black Synthetic Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Century Arms CETME Sporter is a semi-automatic rifle that draws its lineage directly from the Spanish CETME rifle, which itself served as the foundation for the legendary Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle. Manufactured by Century Arms using a mix of original Spanish CETME parts kits and U.S.-made compliance components, the CETME Sporter was designed to be legally sold on the U.S. civilian market under 922(r) regulations. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Win), the rifle is built around a roller-delayed blowback system, a hallmark of CETME and HK designs, which provides durability and consistent operation without relying on a traditional gas system. Many examples feature a stamped steel receiver, wooden furniture from original Spanish rifles, and an 18" barrel fitted with a permanently pinned muzzle brake. These features give the Sporter a rugged, military-style appearance while maintaining civilian semi-automatic functionality. Performance-wise, the CETME Sporter offers shooters a reliable and historically significant rifle at a relatively accessible price point compared to genuine HK91s or other G3 variants. While Century’s build quality has occasionally varied—with some rifles requiring attention to sights, bolt gap, or furniture fit—many properly assembled examples are known to function smoothly and deliver solid accuracy with surplus or commercial .308 ammunition. The heavy recoil impulse typical of roller-delayed blowback rifles gives the CETME Sporter a distinctive shooting character, while its robust design ensures longevity even under hard use. Collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to the CETME Sporter for its Cold War-era pedigree, affordability compared to its German counterparts, and its role as a stepping stone in the evolution of post-war battle rifles. Today, the rifle remains both a budget-friendly option for those seeking a .308 battle rifle clone and a piece of history tied to the CETME and G3 legacy.
Contents:
Model: CETME (C308) Sporter
Serial: C33573
Caliber: .308 Win.
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 18" with Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Hooded Post Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Buttstock and Forend with Black Synthetic Pistol Grip
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Century Arms CETME Sporter is a semi-automatic rifle that draws its lineage directly from the Spanish CETME rifle, which itself served as the foundation for the legendary Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle. Manufactured by Century Arms using a mix of original Spanish CETME parts kits and U.S.-made compliance components, the CETME Sporter was designed to be legally sold on the U.S. civilian market under 922(r) regulations. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Win), the rifle is built around a roller-delayed blowback system, a hallmark of CETME and HK designs, which provides durability and consistent operation without relying on a traditional gas system. Many examples feature a stamped steel receiver, wooden furniture from original Spanish rifles, and an 18" barrel fitted with a permanently pinned muzzle brake. These features give the Sporter a rugged, military-style appearance while maintaining civilian semi-automatic functionality. Performance-wise, the CETME Sporter offers shooters a reliable and historically significant rifle at a relatively accessible price point compared to genuine HK91s or other G3 variants. While Century’s build quality has occasionally varied—with some rifles requiring attention to sights, bolt gap, or furniture fit—many properly assembled examples are known to function smoothly and deliver solid accuracy with surplus or commercial .308 ammunition. The heavy recoil impulse typical of roller-delayed blowback rifles gives the CETME Sporter a distinctive shooting character, while its robust design ensures longevity even under hard use. Collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to the CETME Sporter for its Cold War-era pedigree, affordability compared to its German counterparts, and its role as a stepping stone in the evolution of post-war battle rifles. Today, the rifle remains both a budget-friendly option for those seeking a .308 battle rifle clone and a piece of history tied to the CETME and G3 legacy.
Contents:
This example will ship with the green canvas cover and one magazine as pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
