SAVAGE 23D 22 HORNET WITH MALCOLM SCOPE
Used
In Stock
$800.00
Specifications
Category
Rifles
Manufacturer
Savage Arms
Caliber
22 HORNET
Description
The
Savage Model 23D Sporter
chambered in .22 Hornet with serial number 215425 was manufactured between 1933 and 1947. While Savage does not have a public serial number lookup for these models, your serial number is likely from the late 1930s or early 1940s, as production for civilians was halted from 1941–1943 for WWII and resumed briefly after.
NRA Museums: +4
Production Overview
Manufacturing Years: The 23D was introduced in late 1932/1933 and produced until roughly 1947.
Design Features: It features a 23-inch barrel, a bolt-action mechanism, and a "schnabel" forend. Uniquely, the barrel and receiver were often machined from a single piece of steel.
Modern Support: Historical records for Savage firearms from this era are held at the Cody Firearms Museum. You can request a factory letter for a fee to get the exact shipping date for your serial number.
Malcolm Scopes
, currently manufactured by Hi-Lux Optics, are modern reproductions of historic 19th-century telescopic rifle sights originally designed by William Malcolm starting in 1855. These scopes are popular among shooters of vintage lever-action and black powder cartridge rifles (BPCR) because they combine authentic period aesthetics with modern lens coatings and optical clarity.
Hi-Lux Optics +3
Popular Malcolm Scope Models
Malcolm 6X Long Rifle Telescope (Gen II)
: This barrel-length scope (approx. 35" long) is a hallmark of the line, designed for long-range precision on traditional rifles. It often features a vintage-inspired two-tone design with a slim 3/4" tube and brass accents.
Malcolm 3X & 6X Short Rifle Telescopes
: These are 17" to 18" long and are modeled after scopes from the late 1880s, such as the Winchester A5. They typically include authentic micrometer mounts for precise adjustments.
Malcolm 8X USMC Sniper Scope
: A reproduction specifically aimed at CMP Vintage Sniper competitions, replicating the optics used during WWII.
Malcolm 20X Vintage Target Scope
: A higher magnification option patterned after the Unertl "Target Spot" design, intended for classic precision rifles like the Model 70.
Hi-Lux Optics +6
Key Features and Usage
Recoil Management: Many models feature a sliding design where the scope moves forward during recoil to protect internal components, requiring the shooter to pull it back to "reset to battery" before the next shot.
Modern Optics: While they look like 150-year-old telescopes, they use fully multi-coated HD lenses to provide a much brighter and sharper image than the original "spider silk" reticle scopes.
Mounting: They often utilize "No-Machining" mounts that attach to existing dovetails, allowing owners to mount optics on valuable antique rifles without drilling or tapping.
Adjustment: High-end models include Vernier-scale or micrometer-style mounts that provide 1/4 MOA adjustment clicks, which are legal for BPCR competitions
Savage Model 23D Sporter
chambered in .22 Hornet with serial number 215425 was manufactured between 1933 and 1947. While Savage does not have a public serial number lookup for these models, your serial number is likely from the late 1930s or early 1940s, as production for civilians was halted from 1941–1943 for WWII and resumed briefly after.
NRA Museums: +4
Production Overview
Manufacturing Years: The 23D was introduced in late 1932/1933 and produced until roughly 1947.
Design Features: It features a 23-inch barrel, a bolt-action mechanism, and a "schnabel" forend. Uniquely, the barrel and receiver were often machined from a single piece of steel.
Modern Support: Historical records for Savage firearms from this era are held at the Cody Firearms Museum. You can request a factory letter for a fee to get the exact shipping date for your serial number.
Malcolm Scopes
, currently manufactured by Hi-Lux Optics, are modern reproductions of historic 19th-century telescopic rifle sights originally designed by William Malcolm starting in 1855. These scopes are popular among shooters of vintage lever-action and black powder cartridge rifles (BPCR) because they combine authentic period aesthetics with modern lens coatings and optical clarity.
Hi-Lux Optics +3
Popular Malcolm Scope Models
Malcolm 6X Long Rifle Telescope (Gen II)
: This barrel-length scope (approx. 35" long) is a hallmark of the line, designed for long-range precision on traditional rifles. It often features a vintage-inspired two-tone design with a slim 3/4" tube and brass accents.
Malcolm 3X & 6X Short Rifle Telescopes
: These are 17" to 18" long and are modeled after scopes from the late 1880s, such as the Winchester A5. They typically include authentic micrometer mounts for precise adjustments.
Malcolm 8X USMC Sniper Scope
: A reproduction specifically aimed at CMP Vintage Sniper competitions, replicating the optics used during WWII.
Malcolm 20X Vintage Target Scope
: A higher magnification option patterned after the Unertl "Target Spot" design, intended for classic precision rifles like the Model 70.
Hi-Lux Optics +6
Key Features and Usage
Recoil Management: Many models feature a sliding design where the scope moves forward during recoil to protect internal components, requiring the shooter to pull it back to "reset to battery" before the next shot.
Modern Optics: While they look like 150-year-old telescopes, they use fully multi-coated HD lenses to provide a much brighter and sharper image than the original "spider silk" reticle scopes.
Mounting: They often utilize "No-Machining" mounts that attach to existing dovetails, allowing owners to mount optics on valuable antique rifles without drilling or tapping.
Adjustment: High-end models include Vernier-scale or micrometer-style mounts that provide 1/4 MOA adjustment clicks, which are legal for BPCR competitions