Savage Arms Model 25 M-25 Lightweight Varminter .17 Hornet 24″ Bolt Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1225
LSB#: 220402DE002
Make: Savage Arms
Model: M-25 Lightweight Varminter
Serial Number: H976624
Year of Manufacture: 2009-2013
Caliber: .17 Hornet
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE M-25 17 HORNET CALIBER / SAVAGE ARMS INC. WESTFIELD, MA 01085 USA”, with a two line warning and with “602” at the rear. The right of the barrel at the rear is marked “29”. The left-rear of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The bolt body is marked with the Savage logo. There are some fac
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics:. There is no provision for iron sights. Equipped to the top of the receiver via two rings is a Weaver Scope with 4-16x magnification and a BDC reticle. The scope shows minimal wear and the lenses are clear. The scope rates in about Fine-Plus condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece brown laminated wood with a pistol grip, a Monte Carlo comb sling studs front and rear and a plain black rubber buttpad. The stock has some faint marks that are more consistent with storage than actual use. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the recoil pad which shows some minor rub marks. The stock is in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some minor handling marks and faint operational wear. The screw heads are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope bases and a single 4-round magazine.
Our Assessment: From Savage’s website: “When you have to burn boot leather between stands, choose the 25 Lightweight Varminter. It weighs just 8.25 pounds yet is durable and extremely accurate, thanks to a button-rifled, 24-inch, medium-contour carbon steel barrel. It features user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ technology, a striking wood laminate stock and a detachable box magazine.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Originally developed by P.O. Ackley by necking down a .22 Hornet and altering the shoulder, the .17 Hornet is now offered by Hornady with slight dimensional changes from Ackley’s design. Capable of pushing a 20 grain projectile at more than 3,500 fps, this is a thoroughbred varmint cartridge that will give you a very flat trajectory allowing for precision over a longer range than rimfire cartridges could manage. If you’re looking to take care of some groundhogs or ground squirrels, this is the rifle to bid on. Please see our photos and good luck!