Savage Arms Model 69R-H Riot 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun - Arizona DE&MA Marked, 20-inch Barrel, 4+1, 1970-1971
This Savage Arms Model 69R-H Riot shotgun stands out for its documented State of Arizona provenance and service configuration. Issued in the early 1970s and marked with an Arizona DE&MA asset label, it also carries a stock roll-stamped "STATE OF ARIZ" marking. Built in Westfield, Massachusetts, this 12 gauge features a 20-inch plain barrel, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and a matte service-type finish consistent with its police/guard role during the Vietnam-era riot-gun period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The buttstock and fore-end show scratches and areas of finish wear. The receiver and barrel display scratches along hard edges with moderate marring consistent with service use.
What's Included
- Savage Arms Model 69R-H Riot 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Purpose-built in riot configuration, this 69R-H has a 20-inch plain barrel with no rib, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and a 4+1 capacity. It uses a single external action bar with right-side ejection and a front bead sight, reflecting its straightforward service setup.
Arizona provenance is clear. The receiver bears a "STATE OF ARIZONA DE&MA DIV. OF MIL AFF 95-0245" asset label, and the buttstock is roll-stamped "STATE OF ARIZ." These markings identify it as a State of Arizona issue intended for police or guard service in the early 1970s.
The shotgun retains a matte gray/green service-type metal finish, a wood stock with a ventilated recoil pad and rear sling swivel, and a ribbed hardwood forend with black paint/finish. A cross-bolt safety complements the pump-action layout, and the length of pull measures 13 inches.
Manufactured in 1970-1971, the barrel is roll-marked "MODEL 69R-H" and "WESTFIELD, MASS. U.S.A." This example sits within the Vietnam-era riot-gun lineage and originates from the USA, aligning with the model’s documented use and features.