Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Sig Arms SHR 970.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Sig Arms
Model: SHR 970
Serial: R08044
Date of Manufacture: 1999-2002
Caliber: .280 Rem
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 23"
Optics/Sights: No Sights / Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The SIG Arms SHR 970 is a rare and precisely manufactured bolt-action sporting and target rifle produced by SIG Arms between 1999 and 2002, representing a distinctive blend of Swiss engineering discipline and modern civilian rifle design. Chambered in .280 Remington, the rifle takes advantage of that cartridge’s excellent ballistic efficiency, flat trajectory, and manageable recoil, making it well suited for both long-range target shooting and serious hunting applications. Unlike the semi-automatic Swiss service rifles that inspired its outward styling, the SHR 970 employs a manually operated turn-bolt action, emphasizing mechanical simplicity, strength, and inherent accuracy. The action is housed in a precisely machined steel receiver and paired with a heavy, match-grade barrel that provides excellent rigidity and thermal stability, contributing to consistent shot placement during extended shooting sessions. Externally, the rifle is fitted with a black synthetic stock, giving it a subdued, professional appearance while offering durability, weather resistance, and a straight-line geometry that promotes recoil control and shooter comfort. The stock’s design supports stable shooting positions from the bench or prone, reinforcing the rifle’s precision-oriented role rather than lightweight field carry. High-quality diopter iron sights, adjustable for windage and elevation, are typically installed and reflect Swiss marksmanship traditions, though the rifle is also capable of accepting optics for enhanced long-range capability. Feeding is accomplished via a detachable box magazine, and the rifle’s overall weight and balance favor deliberate, controlled fire over speed. Produced in limited numbers during its short production window, the SIG Arms SHR 970 in .280 Remington with a black stock is a highly uncommon and desirable rifle, appreciated by collectors and precision shooters for its exceptional build quality, accuracy potential, and unique fusion of Swiss military aesthetics with refined bolt-action performance.
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.
Model: SHR 970
Serial: R08044
Date of Manufacture: 1999-2002
Caliber: .280 Rem
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 23"
Optics/Sights: No Sights / Drilled and Tapped Receiver
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The SIG Arms SHR 970 is a rare and precisely manufactured bolt-action sporting and target rifle produced by SIG Arms between 1999 and 2002, representing a distinctive blend of Swiss engineering discipline and modern civilian rifle design. Chambered in .280 Remington, the rifle takes advantage of that cartridge’s excellent ballistic efficiency, flat trajectory, and manageable recoil, making it well suited for both long-range target shooting and serious hunting applications. Unlike the semi-automatic Swiss service rifles that inspired its outward styling, the SHR 970 employs a manually operated turn-bolt action, emphasizing mechanical simplicity, strength, and inherent accuracy. The action is housed in a precisely machined steel receiver and paired with a heavy, match-grade barrel that provides excellent rigidity and thermal stability, contributing to consistent shot placement during extended shooting sessions. Externally, the rifle is fitted with a black synthetic stock, giving it a subdued, professional appearance while offering durability, weather resistance, and a straight-line geometry that promotes recoil control and shooter comfort. The stock’s design supports stable shooting positions from the bench or prone, reinforcing the rifle’s precision-oriented role rather than lightweight field carry. High-quality diopter iron sights, adjustable for windage and elevation, are typically installed and reflect Swiss marksmanship traditions, though the rifle is also capable of accepting optics for enhanced long-range capability. Feeding is accomplished via a detachable box magazine, and the rifle’s overall weight and balance favor deliberate, controlled fire over speed. Produced in limited numbers during its short production window, the SIG Arms SHR 970 in .280 Remington with a black stock is a highly uncommon and desirable rifle, appreciated by collectors and precision shooters for its exceptional build quality, accuracy potential, and unique fusion of Swiss military aesthetics with refined bolt-action performance.
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.




