Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett Mini 1903 Springfield .22 LR Single Shot Youth Rifle – Blued/Wood Thumbhole Stock

The Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett Mini 1903 Springfield is a scaled-down, youth-sized single-shot rifle chambered in .22 LR, built to introduce young shooters to safe, responsible marksmanship. Styled after the iconic 1903 Springfield, it pairs a blued steel barrel with a wood thumbhole stock for a classic look and a comfortable, controlled grip. At just under 35 inches overall and tipping the scales under five pounds, it’s sized right for youth shooters at the range or in the field.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR, ideal for beginner and youth shooters.
• Features a single-shot bolt-action for safe, deliberate shooting fundamentals.
• The barrel measures 16.125 inches in length for a manageable, youth-appropriate profile.
• Overall length is 34.9 inches, sized specifically for younger shooters.
• Finished in a classic blued steel for corrosion resistance and timeless aesthetics.
• Equipped with adjustable open rifle sights for foundational marksmanship training without optics.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16 inch rate of twist optimized for standard .22 LR projectiles.
• Designated as a youth rifle, purpose-built for smaller frames and developing shooters.

The Crickett Mini 1903 Springfield is more than a starter rifle — it’s a genuine heirloom-quality firearm that teaches the fundamentals right. The thumbhole wood stock delivers natural hand placement and consistent trigger pull, while the blued finish and 1903 Springfield profile give young shooters something they’ll actually be proud to carry. Whether it’s a first trip to the range or an introduction to small-game hunting, this Crickett delivers the reliability and craftsmanship that both parents and young shooters can trust for years to come.