Savage Arms Model 246 .22 LR Bolt-Action Rimfire Rifle, 20" Barrel, 15+1 Capacity, 1970s Production
This early-to-mid-1970s Savage Arms Model 246 is a full-size, bolt-action rimfire repeater chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle. A 20-inch carbon-steel barrel, blued finish, and hardwood Monte Carlo stock give it classic rimfire styling, while a 15-round under-barrel tubular magazine offers generous capacity. Serial prefix “C” confirms its 1970s Springfield house-brand lineage, making it an appealing piece for collectors of period Savage rimfires.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The hardwood stock displays scattered scratches and finish blemishes, and the blued metal shows minor, infrequent pitting. Despite prior use, the bore remains bright. All mechanical functions operate as intended.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Model 246 bolt-action rifle
The Model 246’s multi-length chamber accepts .22 Short, .22 Long, or .22 Long Rifle cartridges without adjustment, giving shooters flexible ammunition options.
Its under-barrel tubular magazine holds 15 rounds of .22 LR (more with shorter cartridges), feeding reliably through a smooth, rear-locking bolt and controlled extractor.
A drift-adjustable blade front sight on a ramp pairs with a folding leaf rear sight featuring a stepped elevator, allowing precise elevation changes at the range.
The Monte Carlo hardwood stock, finished in the Springfield line’s brown enamel, combines a raised comb for scope use with a pistol-grip for steady off-hand shooting. The receiver is drilled and tapped at the left rear for an optional sight base, adding optic versatility.
A manual sliding safety positioned behind the bolt handle provides simple, intuitive control, while the synthetic trigger guard and butt-plate help keep overall weight low for field carry.