Savage Arms Super Sporter Model 40 .300 Savage Bolt-Action Rifle – Pre-WWII, 24" Barrel, Rare Detachable Magazine
Produced in limited numbers between 1928 and 1940, the Savage Arms Super Sporter Model 40 stands out for its early adoption of a detachable box magazine in a sporting rifle. Chambered in .300 Savage and built on a mid-bolt locking-lug action, this full-size, pre-WWII example offers collectors a scarce piece of Savage history with practical hunting features such as carbon-steel construction, a 24-inch barrel, and factory iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Finish wear is visible over the blued metal surfaces. The rifle appears to function properly, but the detachable magazine could not be removed during inspection.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Super Sporter Model 40 rifle with installed 4-round detachable magazine
This Super Sporter bears serial number 9577, placing it securely within the documented production range of roughly 18,000–20,000 units. Surviving examples in serviceable condition are uncommon, making this rifle desirable to Savage collectors and early 20th-century sporting rifle enthusiasts.
The action features a distinctive mid-bolt locking-lug design that helped keep receiver dimensions slim while maintaining strength for the high-pressure .300 Savage cartridge. A bottom-release latch secures the four-round detachable magazine—an uncommon convenience in its era.
Sighting is handled by a hoodless ramp front sight with silver bead and a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight, each equipped with windage and elevation adjustments for precise field zeroing. Proof marks reading “HI-PRESSURE STEEL – PROOF TESTED” remain clear on the carbon-steel barrel.
The oil-finished walnut stock displays classic pre-war styling, including a subtle Monte-Carlo cheek-piece that aids eye alignment with the aperture sight. At 13.75 inches, the length of pull suits most adult shooters while preserving the rifle’s original handling characteristics.