Savage Arms Westpoint Model 842 Series E .222 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Barrel, 5+1, Hardwood Stock
This Westpoint-branded Savage Arms Model 842 is a Series E variant of the 340 family, chambered in .222 Rem with a 24 inch barrel. It carries distinctive Westfield, Massachusetts roll markings, a knurled barrel collar, and a stamped steel trigger guard with detachable box magazine. Factory provisions for a side-mounted base and an installed tip-off dovetail rail segment set up flexible sighting options while preserving the rifle’s clean lines and heritage.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some finish wear with mild pitting. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a side-mounted optic base.
What’s Included
- 1x 5-round detachable steel box magazine marked ".222 REM"
- Tip-off dovetail scope rail segment (installed)
The Model 842 Westpoint is a trade-name variant of the Savage 340-series, with Series E denoting the final iteration in the lineup. The barrel is roll-marked "WESTPOINT - SAVAGE ARMS - WESTFIELD, MASS. U.S.A. - MODEL 842 - PROOF TESTED CAL. 222 REM - SERIES E." and includes the "PROOF TESTED" marking and Westfield address.
This bolt-action rifle features a 24 inch barrel with a knurled barrel collar and a 5+1 capacity in .222 Rem. A stamped steel trigger guard and detachable box magazine pair with a rear magazine catch for reliable feeding and straightforward handling.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped front sight with dovetail blade and a rear barrel dovetail fitted with a filler/blank. The receiver top carries a short tip-off-style dovetail rail segment, and the receiver’s left side has four factory-drilled and tapped holes for a side-mount base.
The hardwood stock provides a classic profile with pressed checkering, a straight comb, and a hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches, offering a comfortable fit while maintaining the rifle’s traditional handling characteristics.
Made in the United States, this Westpoint-marked 842 combines the utility-focused design of the Savage 340 lineage with Series E updates and well-executed factory mounting provisions.