Savage Arms Model 72 .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle Single-Shot, 22 Inch Octagon Barrel, Case-Hardened Receiver
Made in the United States during the 1970s–1980s, this Savage Arms Model 72 stands out with its 22-inch octagon steel barrel, color case-hardened receiver, and lever-activated falling-block, single-shot action with an external hammer. It is rollmarked Model 72 with Westfield, Mass. U.S.A. and is chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, a combination that appeals to shooters and collectors of classic rimfires.
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: Firearm is in good shape. Signs of pitting are present. Blemishing and scuffs are also present. The bore is in very good shape.
What's Included
- Savage Arms Model 72 single-shot rifle
The Model 72 uses a lever-activated falling-block, single-shot action with an external hammer, providing simple, reliable operation and a 1-round capacity. The design reflects Savage/Stevens rimfire traditions from the period and was often marketed under the Stevens "Crackshot" name.
Its 22-inch octagon steel barrel is paired with iron sights: a dovetailed front blade and an elevator-adjustable rear leaf. The barrel wears a blued finish, while the receiver shows a color case-hardened finish that underscores the rifle’s vintage character.
Furniture includes a walnut stock with a straight grip, smooth oil finish, and a separate forend, completed by a steel ribbed buttplate. The length of pull measures 13.1 inches, delivering a full-size rimfire profile that handles naturally from the shoulder.
Markings include "MODEL 72" and a Westfield, Mass. U.S.A. rollmark. Period production is documented from 1972–1989, and B-prefix serials are noted for this model line. Chambering is indicated on the rollmark for .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle.
Overall configuration is classic and practical: a blued octagon barrel, color case-hardened receiver, single-shot capacity, and straightforward iron sights. It is a clean representation of a 1970s–1980s American rimfire single-shot.