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Category - Cooper Arms Rifles - Nighthawk Custom Pistols

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Cooper Arms Rifles
Nighthawk Custom Pistols

COOPER FIREARMS MODEL 57M JACKSON SQUIRREL RIFLE 22 LR CLARO WALNUT 22" BBL

Description:
The Cooper Firearms Model 57M "Jackson Squirrel Rifle" is a one-of-a-kind commissioned bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in 22 LR, hand-assembled on an original Montana-marked Cooper receiver for the collector, precision rimfire shooter, and small game hunter who demands the highest level of American custom gunsmithing in a field-ready platform.
Key Features

• Model: Cooper Firearms Model 57M "Jackson Squirrel Rifle" (Nighthawk Custom commissioned build, original Stevensville, Montana-marked receiver)
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Action: Bolt-action, 3-lug, detachable 5-round magazine
• Barrel: 22 inches, stainless steel
• Stock: AAA-grade Claro walnut, hand-cut checkering, semi-beavertail forearm, rollover cheekpiece
• Action and Bottom Metal Finish: Standard blued
• Barrel Finish: Stainless, natural
• Trigger: JARD aftermarket adjustable rimfire trigger
• Optics Base: Leupold scope bases installed, factory-fitted
• Magazines Included: Two 5-round detachable box magazines
• Build Provenance: Assembled by Glenn May at Nighthawk Custom LLC, Berryville, Arkansas

Special Features

• The receiver carries its original Stevensville, Montana rollmark, manufactured during the period when Cooper machined their own actions, bolts, and bottom metal entirely in-house to tolerances that rival custom benchrest equipment, giving this rifle documented provenance no current production model can offer.
• The 22-inch stainless steel barrel delivers superior corrosion resistance and sustained accuracy over extended round counts, and its natural bright finish creates a striking visual contrast against the warm golden tones of the Claro walnut stock.
• AAA-grade California Claro walnut is prized by stockmakers and collectors for its bold, warm figure and golden-brown color variation, and this stock carries those characteristics in a grade that represents the top of what Cooper sourced.
• The hand-cut checkering on the grip and forearm is laid in by hand one line at a time, producing a pattern with depth and precision that machine-pressed checkering cannot replicate and that improves with handling over years of use.
• The JARD trigger delivers a glass-crisp, fully adjustable break that extracts every fraction of inherent accuracy the 57M platform is capable of, and is widely regarded as the premier aftermarket trigger upgrade for this action.
• Nighthawk Custom's "One Gun, One Gunsmith" philosophy means Glenn May managed every detail of the fit, finish, and assembly of this rifle from start to completion with no production-line handoffs.
• The blued action and bottom metal paired with the stainless barrel create a deliberate two-tone aesthetic that is both a functional upgrade and a visual design choice unique to this specific build.

Practical Benefits

• The rollover cheekpiece and semi-beavertail forearm place your eye behind the optic naturally in any shooting position, whether you are on a bench, off sticks, or hunting small game through mixed cover.
• The stainless barrel holds up to moisture, condensation, and field conditions without the maintenance demands of a blued barrel, making this rifle equally practical as a working hunting tool and a display piece.
• The Leupold scope bases are professionally aligned and ready to accept virtually any quality rimfire optic the day you take delivery, with no additional machining or fitting required.
• The second included magazine keeps a loaded spare on hand for range sessions and small game hunts where quick reloads matter more than slow, round-by-round recharging.
• Cooper backs the 57M platform with a quarter-inch, 5-shot accuracy guarantee at 50 yards with premium match ammunition, and a test target ships with the rifle, giving you documented proof of performance before you ever fire a round.
• If you are a collector, small-bore competitor, or dedicated squirrel hunter looking for a 22 LR bolt-action that combines Montana receiver heritage, Arkansas custom gunsmithing, and collector-grade wood and metal in a single rifle that will never be made again, this Cooper Firearms Model 57M "Jackson Squirrel Rifle" is that rifle.

The Cooper Firearms Model 57M "Jackson Squirrel Rifle" in 22 LR with stainless barrel and AAA Claro walnut is a capable tool and a once-in-a-lifetime find for the serious rimfire shooter or collector who values the convergence of two great American gunmaking traditions in a single, hand-built, field-ready rifle.

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Rifle Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: COOPER
Model: 57M
Barrel Length: 22
Caliber Info: 22 LR
Condition: NEW
Stock: CLARO WALNUT