M4 - Survival Rifle

BJD 2548 · 01-06-2005, 03:34 PM

I picked up this rifle from a Colt collector, when I was buying 2 Colt
S.A.A's. It was sitting on a table & I actually had no idea what it was until I picked it up & took a closer look. I still had no idea what it was, but I bought it anyway, cause it was Military and I'm collecting military. Go figure!

So far, I've found out that it was supposedly rushed into production during WWII as a survival weapon for downed pilots. Who or where it originated from, I haven't been able to find out.

I'm also looking for an original carrying case or pouch, as it certainly must hve been issued with one. I'm hoping someone will be able to help in this regard. So here goes:

RIFLE SURVIVAL CAL. 22 M4 - Stamped on left side of frame above wire stock.
Serial No: 2667 - Stamped on Barrel & front of Receiver & on Rear of Bolt.
Caliber .22 Hornet - Bolt Action - 4 shot Detachable Magazine
Sights: Front post with protective ears. Lyman 55H Peep Sight (Fully Adjustable)
Detachable 14" inch Barrel & Collapsible Wire Stock.
Weight: 4 lbs.
Markings: Canadian Acceptance Stamp - C with arrow inside - On front of receiver to the right of serial no.
Manufacturer:
H&R Arms Co., Ltd.
Drummondville, P.Q. Can.
Stamped on left side of receiver above bolt release screw. This can be seen with a magnifier, as the stamping is very shallow.

This rifle is restricted in Canada, because of the detachable 14" barrel. It can only be taken to an approved range for target practice & cannot be used for hunting. Pity!, cause it's very accurate out to 100 yards

I have not been able to find out any info about H&R Arms Co, in Canada during the war. I assume that it was manufactured under license, here in Canada? Nor do I know to which services this rifle was issued. I'm hoping someone will be able to give me more detailed info.
Photos attached:

01-06-2005, 03:34 PM	#1
BJD 2548 User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	M4 - Survival Rifle I picked up this rifle from a Colt collector, when I was buying 2 Colt S.A.A's. It was sitting on a table & I actually had no idea what it was until I picked it up & took a closer look. I still had no idea what it was, but I bought it anyway, cause it was Military and I'm collecting military. Go figure! So far, I've found out that it was supposedly rushed into production during WWII as a survival weapon for downed pilots. Who or where it originated from, I haven't been able to find out. I'm also looking for an original carrying case or pouch, as it certainly must hve been issued with one. I'm hoping someone will be able to help in this regard. So here goes: RIFLE SURVIVAL CAL. 22 M4 - Stamped on left side of frame above wire stock. Serial No: 2667 - Stamped on Barrel & front of Receiver & on Rear of Bolt. Caliber .22 Hornet - Bolt Action - 4 shot Detachable Magazine Sights: Front post with protective ears. Lyman 55H Peep Sight (Fully Adjustable) Detachable 14" inch Barrel & Collapsible Wire Stock. Weight: 4 lbs. Markings: Canadian Acceptance Stamp - C with arrow inside - On front of receiver to the right of serial no. Manufacturer: H&R Arms Co., Ltd. Drummondville, P.Q. Can. Stamped on left side of receiver above bolt release screw. This can be seen with a magnifier, as the stamping is very shallow. This rifle is restricted in Canada, because of the detachable 14" barrel. It can only be taken to an approved range for target practice & cannot be used for hunting. Pity!, cause it's very accurate out to 100 yards I have not been able to find out any info about H&R Arms Co, in Canada during the war. I assume that it was manufactured under license, here in Canada? Nor do I know to which services this rifle was issued. I'm hoping someone will be able to give me more detailed info. Photos attached: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Walter If it's Military - I like it!