Post WWII Savage 23D .22 Hornet 22" Barrel 4+1 Classic Varmint Rifle w/ Scope 3-9x40mm

Description:
MANUFACTURER: SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION
MODEL: 23D
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1940–1947
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: NSN5237
CALIBER: .22 HORNET
CAPACITY: 4+1
BARREL LENGTH: 22.00"
OVERALL LENGTH: 40.50"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50"
OPERATING SYSTEM: PUSH-FEED, DETACHABLE-BOX-MAGAZINE FED
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION
TRIGGER: FACTORY SINGLE-STAGE TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: FIXED FRONT RAMPED POST, REAR SIGHT REMOVED FOR OPTIC
OPTICS: BUSHNELL BANNER 3-9X40MM VARIABLE-POWER SCOPE WITH WEAVER RINGS AND WEAVER SIDE-MOUNT BASE
STOCK: ONE-PIECE WALNUT SPORTING STOCK WITH PLAIN FOREND, STEEL SLING STUDS, AND BLACK CHECKERED BUTTPLATE
GRIP: TRADITIONAL PISTOL-GRIP WRIST
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED WITH PATINA
CONDITION: GOOD
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: STEEL SLING STUDS, CLASSIC PRE-1950S AMERICAN VARMINT-RIFLE CONFIGURATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE, ONE DETACHABLE MAGAZINE, BUSHNELL BANNER 3-9X40MM SCOPE, WEAVER SCOPE RINGS, AND WEAVER SIDE-MOUNT ASSEMBLY

The Savage Model 23D is pure old-school American varmint-rifle steel, built around a trim bolt action and the flat-shooting .22 Hornet cartridge. Produced during the Model 23 series era, it earned its reputation as a practical farm, ranch, and small-game rifle long before synthetic stocks and oversized tactical hardware took over the rack. This example carries a handy 22.00" barrel, classic walnut furniture, and a complete scoped hunting setup ready for the field.

The .22 Hornet delivers low recoil, modest report, and substantially more reach than conventional rimfire cartridges. Common 35- to 45-grain loads can produce excellent varmint performance while remaining easy to shoot from a bench, truck window, or improvised field rest. The Bushnell Banner 3-9x40mm optic gives the rifle useful magnification for precise shot placement on small targets, while the long steel receiver and bolt-action lockup provide the rigid foundation these vintage Savage rifles are known for.

Its walnut stock has the honest scars of decades in the field, with scratches, dings, and finish wear that leave no doubt this rifle was carried and used. The traditional pistol-grip profile, slim forearm, steel sling studs, and compact overall length make it easy to handle around barns, fence lines, wooded edges, and open pasture. A Weaver side mount preserves bolt clearance and carries the Bushnell scope in a period-correct style that fits the rifle’s vintage character.

The .22 Hornet remains a smart choice for fox, woodchuck, prairie dog, crow, and similar small-varmint work when paired with suitable ammunition. Its light recoil encourages clean shooting, but responsible range must always be based on ammunition performance, wind, target size, and the shooter’s demonstrated accuracy. For most practical field use, disciplined shots inside roughly 150 yards keep the cartridge working in the zone where precise placement and dependable terminal performance come together.

This is not a polished safe queen pretending it never saw daylight—it is a seasoned Savage with real patina, real handling marks, and the unmistakable lines of an early American sporting rifle. The included detachable magazine, Bushnell optic, Weaver rings, and Weaver side mount add immediate utility and vintage appeal. For the collector who values honest history or the hunter who wants a lightweight classic with more personality than anything coming off a modern assembly line, this Model 23D brings the goods.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Hornet
Manufacturer: Savage
Model: 23D
Serial Number: NSN5237
Barrel Length: 22
Condition: Good

Price: $849.99
Shipping: $39.99
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