Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett .22 LR Bolt-Action Youth Rifle – Blued/Walnut, Left-Hand

The Crickett single-shot bolt-action rifle from Keystone Sporting Arms is purpose-built to introduce young and new shooters to the fundamentals of marksmanship. Chambered in .22 LR and sized specifically for youth shooters, this left-hand model pairs a classic blued finish with a genuine walnut stock for a combination of durability and tradition. Its straightforward, single-shot design keeps the focus on safe, deliberate shooting technique from the very first range session.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, the ideal cartridge for youth and introductory shooting.
• The action is single-shot bolt-action, promoting disciplined, one-round-at-a-time fundamentals.
• The barrel measures 16.125 inches for a compact, youth-appropriate profile.
• Overall length is 31.8 inches, sized to fit younger and smaller-framed shooters comfortably.
• The finish is a classic blued steel paired with a genuine walnut stock.
• Configured for left-handed shooters, with controls and stock geometry optimized for southpaws.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-16 inches, well-suited to standard .22 LR ammunition.
• Features open rifle sights to teach proper iron-sight fundamentals.
• The safety is a firing pin block design for reliable passive protection.
• Capacity is 1 round, keeping every shot intentional and deliberate.

The Crickett has earned its reputation as America’s go-to first rifle for good reason — it’s built right, scaled right, and designed to build lifelong safe shooting habits. The left-hand walnut model adds a touch of craftsmanship that makes it as much a keepsake as a trainer. Whether it’s a first trip to the range or regular backyard plinking, this rifle delivers the reliability and simplicity that young shooters and their parents can trust.