Savage Arms Model 10 Choate Ultimate Varmint Stainless 26 in Heavy-Barrel Bolt-Action with AccuTrigger and BSA 4-16x40 Scope
This Savage Arms Model 10 combines a stainless 26 in heavy barrel with the Choate Machine & Tool Ultimate Varmint stock designed by Maj. John Plaster. It is a short-action stainless rifle with a blind internal magazine and an AccuTrigger. A BSA Contender 4-16x40 AO mil-dot scope is installed on a one-piece scope rail. The bolt face measures approximately 0.540 in (magnum diameter) with a .330–.340 in bore; the exact chambering is unknown and should be confirmed by a qualified gunsmith.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is tape residue on the stock and bolt. The rifle shows visible signs of use and handling, with scratches and blemishes present across the surfaces. The overall appearance reflects normal use.
What’s Included
- Optic: BSA Contender 4-16x40 AO mil-dot riflescope (installed)
- Mount: One-piece Picatinny scope base/rail (installed)
- Rings: Scope rings (installed)
- Accessory Rail: Forend accessory rail section (installed)
The Choate Ultimate Varmint stock provides a thumbhole layout, integral cheek riser, butt-hook, a wide and flat fore-end with textured gripping surfaces, and a recoil pad. Two front sling studs and a fore-end accessory rail section are integrated for bipod or accessory placement. The stock bears the molded Choate and design legend.
The 26 in stainless heavy/varmint-profile barrel features a recessed target crown and an unthreaded muzzle. The stainless receiver matches the barrel, and the bolt is fitted with a polished round knob for positive manipulation.
Core Model 10 features include Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger with a trigger safety blade, a floating bolt head, and the barrel lock-nut system characteristic of this platform. The rifle uses a blind internal magazine with a 3-round capacity and a short-action stainless receiver.
Optics are ready to use out of the box with the installed one-piece Picatinny scope base, rings, and a BSA Contender 4-16x40 AO mil-dot scope featuring BSA-branded turrets. This setup provides variable magnification and an adjustable objective suited to precision varmint or target work.
Chambering is not marked or verified. The bolt face measures approximately 0.540 in (magnum diameter), and the bore measures approximately .330–.340 in. A qualified gunsmith should evaluate and confirm the exact chambering before selecting or firing ammunition.