Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this trade brand name single-shot, bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Belknap Hardware & Mfg. Co. Essex!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Belknap Hardware & Mfg. Co. (Trade Brand Name)
Model: Essex
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: Pre-68
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Walnut Stock
Action: Single-Shot, Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Co. of Louisville, Kentucky, was a major American hardware distributor that operated from the mid-19th century until the 1980s. Among its wide-ranging private-label products was the "Essex" line of firearms, marketed under the company’s house brand but manufactured by established arms makers such as Savage, Stevens, and others. The Essex-branded single-shot bolt-action rifles were budget-friendly and ruggedly built, designed for practical use by farmers, ranchers, and small-game hunters. These rifles were often chambered in popular rimfire calibers like .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, making them ideal for plinking, target shooting, and pest control. Though not designed to be flashy or high-end, their affordability and reliability made them a staple in rural households across America during the early to mid-20th century.
Model: Essex
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: Pre-68
Caliber: .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Walnut Stock
Action: Single-Shot, Bolt-Action Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Co. of Louisville, Kentucky, was a major American hardware distributor that operated from the mid-19th century until the 1980s. Among its wide-ranging private-label products was the "Essex" line of firearms, marketed under the company’s house brand but manufactured by established arms makers such as Savage, Stevens, and others. The Essex-branded single-shot bolt-action rifles were budget-friendly and ruggedly built, designed for practical use by farmers, ranchers, and small-game hunters. These rifles were often chambered in popular rimfire calibers like .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, making them ideal for plinking, target shooting, and pest control. Though not designed to be flashy or high-end, their affordability and reliability made them a staple in rural households across America during the early to mid-20th century.
The Essex single-shot bolt-action rifle featured a simple yet effective design, usually incorporating a manual cocking mechanism and a thumb safety. The single-shot configuration promoted deliberate, accurate shooting, which made these rifles a common choice for teaching marksmanship and firearm safety to young or first-time shooters. Stocks were generally made from hardwood with a basic finish, and the rifles typically came with open iron sights. While these rifles lacked some of the refinements of their more expensive contemporaries, they were durable and dependable—a testament to the utilitarian ethos of Belknap’s product philosophy. Today, Essex rifles are collected more for their nostalgic and historical value than for performance, serving as a reminder of a time when hardware stores sold everything from nails to firearms, and a dependable rifle could be bought off the shelf at a reasonable price.
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
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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
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