Interarms Model 22 A.T.D. .22 LR Takedown Semi-Auto Rifle, Blued, Factory Scroll Engraved, 19.5 in Barrel
This Interarms Model 22 A.T.D. is a Chinese-made SA-22 pattern takedown .22 LR imported by Interarms during the late 1980s to mid-1990s. It features factory scroll-engraved receiver panels, a 19.5 inch blued barrel, and a bottom-ejecting design with a buttstock tubular magazine loaded through the metal buttplate. Quick takedown via the knurled barrel/receiver ring and classic checkered hardwood furniture make this an appealing, well-executed clone for shooters and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with prior handling and use. The bore is bright and shiny.
What’s Included
- Interarms Model 22 A.T.D. rifle
Built by Norinco for Interarms, this Model 22 A.T.D. follows the SA-22 pattern with a quick takedown system using a knurled fit ring at the barrel/receiver junction. It ejects from the bottom and feeds from a tubular magazine concealed in the buttstock, loaded through the metal buttplate. The import marking reads "INTERARMS ALEX. VA."
The rifle is chambered in .22 LR and uses a semi-automatic blowback action. Capacity is 11+1, and the barrel measures 19.5 inches. Both barrel and receiver are steel with a blued finish.
Factory scroll-style engraved panels decorate the sides of the receiver, adding a distinctive visual element. Sighting is via open sights: a ramped front blade and a barrel-mounted rear sight with elevator adjustment.
Furniture includes checkered hardwood with a straight comb and a metal buttplate. A cross-bolt safety is fitted. The length of pull is 14.0 inches, and the approximate factory weight is about 4.6 lb.
Country of origin is China, with importation by Interarms during the late 1980s to mid-1990s. This example captures the classic takedown .22 format with period-correct features and finish.