M4 survival rifle
| 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 | United States Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Harrington & Richardson |
| Produced | 1949–1952 |
| No. built | 29,344 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Barrel length | 14 in (360 mm) |
| Caliber | .22 Hornet |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Feed system | 4 shot detachable box magazine |
| Sights | blade front, peep rear |
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.