Description
There is something about running a lever gun that never gets old, and Savage clearly gets that. The Revel Classic takes the traditional rimfire lever action formula and cleans it up with modern manufacturing, giving you a .22 LR that looks like the classics but runs with the smoothness you would expect from a rifle built today. The satin finished walnut stock with a straight grip gives it that timeless profile, while the blacked-out aluminum receiver and 18 inch medium profile carbon steel barrel keep the weight sensible at right around six pounds.
Why the Revel Classic Earns a Spot in the Rack
The 12-round tubular magazine keeps you shooting longer between reloads, and the oversized lever loop is a genuinely useful touch, easy to cycle with gloves on during cold-weather squirrel season. Adjustable iron sights come standard and get the job done out of the box, but the receiver is drilled and tapped, so adding a scope or red dot down the road is simple. A crossbolt safety and a pair of sling studs round out the practical details.
Takedown Design Built for the Backpack
The standout feature here is the toolless takedown. The Revel splits into two compact halves in seconds with no wrenches or punches required, which makes cleaning easier and turns this into a legitimate pack rifle for camping trips and hikes to the back forty. It stows away neatly and goes back together just as fast.
Savage Revel Classic at the Range
Owners consistently report smooth cycling and solid accuracy right out of the box, and plenty of folks are picking these up as first rifles for kids and grandkids. Cheap .22 LR ammo, mild report, no recoil to speak of, and a lever to work between every shot. That is a recipe for a fun day at the range whether you are teaching a new shooter the fundamentals or just burning through a brick of ammo on tin cans.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: Revel Classic
- MPN: 46000
- UPC: 062654460005
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 12 Rounds (Tubular Magazine)
- Barrel Length: 18"
- Barrel: Medium Profile Carbon Steel, Black Finish
- Overall Length: 36.5"
- Weight: 6.1 lbs
- Stock: Satin Finish Walnut, Straight Grip
- Sights: Adjustable Iron Sights
- Receiver: Aluminum, Drilled and Tapped
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Takedown: Toolless Quick Takedown
What’s Included
- Savage Revel Classic .22 LR lever action rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the Savage Revel Classic?
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can add a rail and mount a scope or red dot. Savage also offers a dedicated Revel scope rail as an accessory. The adjustable iron sights work well on their own if you prefer to keep it simple.
How does the takedown feature work on the Revel Classic?
The Revel Classic uses a toolless takedown system that lets you split the rifle into two compact sections in seconds, no tools needed. It makes cleaning much easier and shrinks the rifle down to a size that fits nicely in a backpack or behind a truck seat. Reassembly is just as quick.
Can the Revel Classic in .22 LR shoot .22 WMR or .22 Short?
No, this model is chambered for .22 LR only, and .22 WMR is not interchangeable with it. If you want the magnum chambering, Savage makes a separate Revel Classic in .22 WMR, plus a .17 HMR version. Stick with quality .22 LR ammo in this one for the best reliability.
Is the Savage Revel Classic a good rifle for new or young shooters?
It is a great choice for that. The .22 LR chambering has virtually no recoil, the lever action encourages deliberate, careful shooting, and the crossbolt safety is straightforward to operate. A lot of buyers pick these up specifically as first rifles for kids and grandkids, and owners report it shoots accurately right out of the box.




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