M6 Survival Rifle

A Springfield Armory / CZ purpose built survival rifle.

The M6 survival rifle is no longer in production, but they do surface on the used market every now and then.  Manufactured for Springfield by CZ in the Czech Republic, and Ithica at one time, the M6 is an over / under breakdown design featuring 22LR or Hornet and .410 shotgun barrels. 

The cheekpiece lifts to reveal storage for 12 .22 rounds and four .410 shells.  The unconventional trigger is designed for ease of use with a gloved or possibly injured hand, however the civilian version trigger guard prevents the rifle from folding fully.  The M6 is easily taken down into 2 pieces for compact carry and storage.

Air Force pilots generally just carry a side arm nowadays, with the advent of GPS and location devices such as EPIRBs, ELT's, and PLB's a survival rifle has become somewhat obsolete from a military perspective.  That said, the M6 is still prized by those who own it, many of whom swear by it.  The original $200 sticker price is likely not what you will pay if you find one, usually $300-$400 is more like what you can expect to fork over... if you can find one.

M6 Survival Rifle

~ Can be broken down easily.      ~ Durable construction.      ~ Ultra Light - 2.5 lbs.      ~ integrated .410 ga. shotgun      ~ On board shell carrying.      ~ Good Accuracy.

Caliber: Operation: Stock: Capacity: Finish: MSRP:

.22LR / .410 Single Shot break SS / parkerized 1&1 SS / parkerized N/A (used $300-400)

courtesy Henry Repeating Arms Company

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