Firearms

Howa Machinery 1500 Standard

Specifications

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Serial Number Data

Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Workhorse Japanese bolt-action; smooth action widely sold under Weatherby Vanguard and Interarms branding.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .243 Winchester

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1978, Japan

Weight: 85 oz

Overall length: 42.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Hunting, Target Shooting