Savage Model 101 .22 LR Single-Shot Pistol, 5.5 in Barrel, Blued, Fixed Sights, 1960s Production
The Savage Model 101 is a distinctive single-shot .22 LR pistol styled like a revolver, produced in the 1960s and designed by Robert L. Hillberg. This example features a 5.5 inch steel barrel, a blued finish, and fixed sights. Its swing-out barrel/cylinder/ejector assembly and classic wood grips with embossed (pressed) Savage Indian Head logo set it apart for both shooting and collecting.
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: The firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Model 101 single-shot .22 LR pistol
This Model 101 captures the revolver look with a fluted, cylinder-shaped body while operating as a single-shot pistol. The barrel, cylinder shell, and ejector assembly swing out to the right for loading and extraction, and an integral ejector speeds removal of spent cases.
Construction pairs a die-cast zinc-based alloy frame with steel barrel and steel breech/lockwork components, with a blued finish, matched to a 5.5 inch barrel for steady sight alignment. Sighting is straightforward and durable: a half-moon blade front and a fixed square-notch rear integral to the top strap. The external spurred hammer and single-action-only operation provide a crisp manual cocking cycle.
Original grip panels are two-piece wood with embossed (pressed) Savage Indian Head logo, adding classic brand detail. The barrel address reads "SAVAGE ARMS CORP., CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A." and the serial number is stamped on the butt.
Designed by Robert L. Hillberg and produced in the United States circa 1960–1968, the Model 101 saw a reported total production of around 54,000 units. Chambered in .22 LR with a 1-round capacity, it offers a distinctive mechanical layout and period-correct styling that appeals to collectors of mid-century Savage arms.