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Savage Mark II

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Savage Mark II
Savage Mark ll BRJ .22lr with Bushnell scope
TypeBolt action rifle
Place of originCanada
Production history
ManufacturerSavage Arms
Specifications
Mass5.5lbs (2.5kgs)
Barrel length21" (53.34cm)

Cartridge.22 LR .17 HM2
ActionBolt action
Feed system5 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

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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

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The Mark II comes in several variants:

Criminal use

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "COOEY: THE HISTORY OF CANADA'S GUNMAKER". Calibremag.ca. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  2. ^ "Mark I G | Accurate 22 LR with Wooden Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  3. ^ "Mark II F | Accurate 22 LR for Target Shooting | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  4. ^ "Mark II G | 22 LR with Hardwood Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  5. ^ "Mark II TR | Tactical 22 LR with Heavy Barrel | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  6. ^ "Mark II BSEV | 22 LR with Evolution Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  7. ^ "Mark II BRJ | 22 LR with Laminate Stock | Savage Arms". savagearms.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  8. ^ Association, National Rifle. "An Official Journal Of The NRA | Savage Mark II FV-SR". An Official Journal Of The NRA. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  9. ^ News, A. B. C. "20 Children Died in Newtown, Conn., School Massacre". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-10-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)