Savage Mark II
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| Savage Mark II | |
|---|---|
 Savage Mark ll BRJ .22lr with Bushnell scope | |
| Type | Bolt action rifle |
| Place of origin | Canada |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Savage Arms |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.5lbs (2.5kgs) |
| Barrel length | 21" (53.34cm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR .17 HM2 |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Feed system | 5 or 10 round magazines, higher capacity magazines available |
The Savage Mark II is a line of bolt-action rimfire rifles made by Savage Arms that are mainly intended for target practice, small game hunting, and recreational shooting.
History
[edit]Established in Lakefield, Ontario, in 1969, Lakefield Arms gained recognition for manufacturing rifles, especially the Lakefield Model 64 and Mark II.
In 1995, Savage Arms acquired Lakefield Arms, including its designs and manufacturing capabilities. This acquisition allowed Savage to incorporate established rimfire designs into its product lineup.
The Lakefield Mark II rifles continued to be manufactured under Savage's name.[1]
Variants
[edit]The Mark II comes in several variants:
- Mark I: Single shot model[2]
- Mark II F: Basic model featuring a synthetic stock[3]
- Mark II G: Similar to the F but with a wooden stock[4]
- Mark II TR: Target shooting oriented model with a heavy barrel to be optimized for competitive shooting.[5]
- Mark II BSEV: Features a bull barrel and an adjustable stock[6]
- Mark II BRJ: Multi colored wood stock and spiral fluted barrel.[7]
- Mark II FV: Chambered for .17 HM2[8]
Criminal use
[edit]Adam Lanza shot and killed his mother Nancy Lanza, aged 52, with a .22-caliber Savage Mark II rifle at their Newtown home before committing the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "COOEY: THE HISTORY OF CANADA'S GUNMAKER". Calibremag.ca. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mark I G | Accurate 22 LR with Wooden Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mark II F | Accurate 22 LR for Target Shooting | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mark II G | 22 LR with Hardwood Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mark II TR | Tactical 22 LR with Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mark II BSEV | 22 LR with Evolution Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mark II BRJ | 22 LR with Laminate Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | Savage Mark II FV-SR". An Official Journal Of The NRA. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "20 Children Died in Newtown, Conn., School Massacre". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-10-09.