Probably should have included above it has a reloading gate like a lever gun, but on top of the barrel a ways behind the barrel band. You can see it in the bottom picture. It was black plastic, but heavy duty for years of use. Just drop a round in it, pull the bolt lever, take it off safe and fire away all day to your hearts content.
I assumed they were intended as starter rifles for kids even though a full sized rifle... in part because of the single shot and in part because besides ejecting after the shot it also reengaged the safety automatically.
Never tried shot in it Bill, always have some on hand, but I never even thought of it. But it sure was a fun, light gun to pop tree squirrels for dinner and jumpshoot jackrabbits with. I think it was unfired or all but unfired when I got it in a trade. Kind of wish I hadn't sold it even though the only rimfires I've shot since 2002 are the 17's. Gent who bought it sure was tickled to find one in mint condition though as it brought back his childhood when he had one. So it went to a good home at least.
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