Savage Arms Model 29 .22 LR Pump-Action Takedown Rifle, 24-inch Octagon Barrel, Pre-WWII, 14+1 Capacity
This pre-WWII Savage Arms Model 29 is a U.S.-made, pump-action .22 LR takedown rifle with classic features and period markings. It is built around a 24-inch steel octagon barrel, an under-barrel tubular magazine with a 14+1 stated capacity, and a pistol-grip walnut stock. Notable details include factory barrel and receiver markings, and a tang-mounted adjustable rear sight installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
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 are widespread scratches and general finish wear throughout. Rust and pitting are present in multiple areas. The rifling is visible but shows blemishing and wear.
What's Included
- Savage Arms Model 29 .22 LR pump-action takedown rifle with 24-inch octagon barrel
- Tang-mounted adjustable rear sight (installed)
The receiver is marked "SAVAGE MODEL 29," and the barrel carries a Utica, N.Y., address along with the caliber line "22 SHORT, LONG OR LONG RIFLE." These stampings align with the rifle’s pre-WWII U.S. production and help verify model and era.
This Model 29 features a 24-inch steel octagon barrel and a blued steel receiver. It uses a takedown system actuated by the right-side screw/knob on the receiver, and it feeds from an under-barrel tubular magazine with a removable inner rod. The stated capacity is 14+1.
Furniture includes a pistol-grip walnut stock with a hard-rubber buttplate and a ribbed corncob wood forend. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches. The metalwork carries a blued finish consistent with the model and period.
Sighting equipment consists of a dovetailed blade front sight and an open rear sight with a step elevator. A tang-mounted adjustable rear sight has been added, providing an additional adjustable aiming arrangement beyond the standard irons. A non-factory hand inscription is present on the barrel flat ahead of the receiver.