| M4 Survival Rifle | |
|---|---|
 Original US Property marked M4 Survival Rifle with military issue .22 Hornet ammo | |
| Type | Rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | USAF |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Harrington & Richardson[1] |
| Produced | 1949–1952[1] |
| No. built | 29,344[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Barrel length | 14 in (360 mm)[2] |
| Caliber | .22 Hornet |
| Action | Bolt action[2] |
| Feed system | 4 shot detachable box magazine[2] |
| Sights | blade front, peep rear[2] |
The M4 Survival Rifle was a .22 caliber bolt-action rifle developed after World War II as part of the survival gear stored under the seat of American military aircraft. It was designed to give downed aircrew a survival weapon for foraging wild game for food.
- ^ a b c Emerson, Lee (3 June 2007). M14 Rifle History and Development (PDF). p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2008. [dead link]
- ^ a b c d Firearms parts catalog : the reference guide for antique, obsolete, military and current parts and accessories. West Hurley, NY: Numrich Gun Parts Corp. p. 1027. OCLC 57142445.