Savage Arms Model 340 Series E .222 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Detachable Magazine, Open Sights
This Savage Arms Model 340 Series E in .222 Rem stands out with its 24-inch barrel, detachable 4+1 box magazine, and clean, bright bore. It features the Westfield, Massachusetts rollmark and "Proof Tested" marking, with classic Series E stock appointments and factory open sights. The receiver is drilled and tapped on the left side for a side-mount base, and a short receiver scope base segment is already installed. The letter-prefixed serial format aligns this example with the 1969–1985 production period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light markings and scratches are present on the action. The hardwood stock shows scattered scratches. Factory rollmarks and proof are clear.
What's Included
- 1x 4-round detachable box magazine
- Short receiver scope base segment (installed)
- No ammunition included
The Model 340 Series E is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .222 Rem, fed by a detachable box magazine for a 4+1 capacity. This example retains the 24-inch barrel and the distinctive stepped collar at the barrel shank ahead of the receiver ring.
The hardwood stock features a Monte Carlo comb, pressed diamond-pattern checkering, and a white-line buttplate spacer. A sling swivel stud is installed in the forend, complementing the rifle’s practical field setup.
Sighting is provided by a ramped front bead and an open rear sight with a stepped elevator. The receiver’s left side is drilled and tapped for a side-mount base, and a short receiver scope base segment is already fitted.
Markings include the Westfield, Massachusetts rollmark and "Proof Tested." Origin is the United States, and the letter-prefixed serial format corresponds to production during the 1969–1985 period.