The Keystone Crickett is a compact, manual-cocking bolt-action rimfire rifle designed for beginner and youth shooters. This model pairs a stainless barrel and action with a pink synthetic stock featuring a gold-web pattern. It is intended for basic training, recreational target work and small-game use. The design incorporates a rebounding firing-pin safety that blocks the firing pin to help prevent accidental discharge.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer and model: Keystone Sporting Arms Crickett.
- Caliber: .22 LR.
- Action: bolt-action, manual cocking, single-shot.
- Barrel: The barrel measures 16.1 inches with a stainless finish.
- Capacity: single shot.
- Stock: pink synthetic with gold web pattern.
- Sights: adjustable rear peep and fixed front post.
- Rifling twist rate: 1:16.
- Overall length: 30 inches.
- Length of pull: 11.5 inches.
This Crickett offers a straightforward, purpose-built platform for introducing new shooters to safe firearms handling and marksmanship. Its compact dimensions, single-shot operation and simple controls make it well suited for youth instruction, casual plinking and small-game tasks where low-recoil rimfire performance is appropriate. The stainless barrel and distinctive pink synthetic stock with gold webbing combine durability with a recognizable appearance for a dependable entry-level rifle.
