These rifles were developed after World War II for use as a survival rifle for downed fighter pilots and bomber crews. They were not really intended as a defensive weapon but more for hunting and survival. They saw service well into the late 1950s and early 1960s with B-52 bomber crews. The barrel has been period professionally lengthened to 19 inches from its original 14 inches, which removes this item from the provisions of the NFA, with a .30 caliber bore section running 5 inches back from the muzzle end. Blade front sight and Lyman 55-H adjustable rear peep sight, matching numbers on the barrel and receiver, two-line Worcester address on the left side of the receiver, "RIFLE, SURVIVAL, CAL .22, M4 (HORNET CARTRIDGE)/U.S. PROPERTY" on the left side of the frame, and telescoping wire buttstock. Includes three extra magazines (one of which is still in factory box and wrapping).

Very fine, with the barrel professionally lengthened and refinished, with otherwise original finish on the rest of the components, and a few small patches of minor surface corrosion. Mechanically excellent.