Savage Arms Model 4C .22 S/L/LR Bolt-Action Rifle, Pre-1946 Utica-Marked, 24 Inch Barrel, Weaver 4x Scope
This pre-1946 Savage Arms Corporation Model 4C is a classic rimfire bolt-action with the Utica, N.Y. barrel address and early rollmarks. It features a 24-inch blued barrel, a mottled heat-treated receiver finish, and a Weaver 4x .22 rimfire scope mounted while retaining the original open sights. Notable mechanical details include a recessed bolt face with twin extractor cuts and a detachable box magazine design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread pitting. The bolt can be freely removed from the receiver. The bolt-retaining surface has been ground down and no longer retains the bolt.
What’s Included
- Optic: Weaver 4X .22 rimfire scope mounted in rings on base
- Sling: Front and rear sling swivels installed
Marked with "MODEL 4C-" and ".22 SHORT LONG LONG RIFLE," this rifle reflects early Savage production details that appeal to collectors of period rimfires. The Utica, N.Y. barrel address confirms manufacture prior to 1946 during the Savage Arms Corporation era.
The 24-inch blued steel barrel pairs with a steel receiver showing a mottled heat-treated finish. Factory sights are present, consisting of a blade front and an open rear with an elevator. The Weaver 4x .22 rimfire scope is mounted in rings on a base, and the open sights remain available.
This bolt-action uses a recessed bolt face with twin extractor cuts and a detachable box magazine design with a sliding-catch magazine release. No magazine is provided, and it is currently configured for single-loading with a listed capacity of one round. A manual safety is fitted.
The rifle wears a wood stock with a pistol-grip profile, checkered grip panels, and a hard composition buttplate. Length of pull measures 13 inches. Front and rear sling swivels are installed. Made in the United States, this Model 4C combines early-production features with classic rimfire utility.