Savage Mark I

Savage Arms · Rifle · In Production · 1997

Also known as: Savage Mark I G, Savage Mark I FVT, Savage Mark I Y

Overview

The Savage Mark I is a single-shot, bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, introduced by Savage Arms in the late 1990s as an affordable training and small-game rifle. Loaded one cartridge at a time, it is widely used as a youth and beginner rifle and in target configurations such as the Mark I FVT, which adds a heavy barrel and adjustable peep sights.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	2350 g (82.9 oz)
Overall Length	991 mm (39.02")
Barrel Length	533 mm (20.98")
Action Type	Bolt Action
Firing Mechanism	Striker Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	1 rounds
Muzzle Velocity	330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy	141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	90 m (98 yd)
Maximum Range	1500 m (1640 yd)
Barrel Rifling	6 Grooves, Right-Hand Twist
Rifling Twist	406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves	6
Frame Material	Carbon Steel
Barrel Material	Carbon Steel
Stock Material	Hardwood
Finish	Satin Blued

Calibers

.22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR

Features

Firing modes: Repeating
Feed systems: Single-Round Manual Loading
Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety
Features: Single-Shot, AccuTrigger (On Later Production), Available In Youth/Compact Configuration, Left-Hand Variants Offered, Drilled And Tapped For Scope Mounts

Production

Production years: 1997-present

Long-running budget rimfire line; produced in multiple ongoing configurations.

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Designer: Savage Arms

Notes

Sold in numerous configurations (Mark I G with open sights and hardwood stock, Mark I FVT target model with peep sights, compact/youth versions, and left-hand variants). Closely related to the magazine-fed Savage Mark II.

Background

A staple first rifle for many American shooters, the single-shot Mark I is prized for teaching marksmanship discipline: with only one round at a time, every shot has to count.