Savage Arms Model 23A Sporter .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifle, 23" Barrel, Walnut Stock, 5+1
The Savage Arms Model 23A Sporter is a classic American .22 LR bolt-action rifle from the 1920s–1930s, built with a 23" barrel and a detachable flush-fitting 5-round box magazine. It features a walnut stock with a steel Savage monogram buttplate, open iron sights with a stepped rear elevator, and a right-side sliding safety. Practical details like the oval ejection port with sliding dust cover and a magazine latch ahead of the trigger guard reflect its thoughtful design and period-correct construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows mild wear from use. The walnut stock has dings and scuffs.
What’s Included
- 1x 5-round detachable steel box magazine (flush-fit)
This Model 23A Sporter is chambered in .22 LR and configured with a 5+1 capacity, making it a practical small-bore bolt gun from a formative era of American rimfire sporters. The 23" barrel pairs with open iron sights — a blade front and an open rear with a stepped elevator — for straightforward, period-correct sighting.
The rifle’s walnut stock has a straight comb and slight pistol grip, left uncheckered for a clean, classic look. A steel buttplate with the Savage monogram completes the stock furniture in a manner consistent with the era.
Controls and operational features include a right-side sliding safety and a magazine latch positioned ahead of the trigger guard. The detachable, flush-fitting steel box magazine contributes to a streamlined handling profile while maintaining the rifle’s stated 5+1 capacity.
Notable construction details include an oval ejection port fitted with a sliding dust cover, a thoughtful touch for keeping debris out of the action. Made in the United States during the 1920s–1930s, the 23A Sporter reflects the utilitarian design focus that defined Savage’s rimfire sporters of the period.