Stevens Model 555 Savage advertises the Stevens 555 as a world-class shotgun available at an affordable price. What are the differences? Compatible to the Stevens 311 Type 1, 311 Type 2, 315 & 515 shotguns. What is a 87A Rifle Worth? I just picked up Springfield/Stevens 87A at a pawn shop a couple of weeks ago for $49.99. Thanks, Remington 700 Short Action Rifle Gun Stock BDL (#304810381320), Mauser 98 rifle gun stock (#295501407880). 94 . I just got an 87D. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. Savage Stevens Springfield 87a 6a 53 56 57 66 76 83 84 3 5 7 Front Sight - 12041. . Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% . Stevens Model 44 1/2 Buttplate, English Model. We suggest you visit the product page every 60-90 days. I have a microfilm printout of the Sears catalog page for my J.C. Higgins, from the fall 1947 catalog. I really like the Savage 6A and 7 series which also spawned the Stevens 76A, Springfield 87A and Ranger 101.6. ProMag Savage Model 64 Tactical Folding Stock PM280 Color: Black, Fabric/Material: Polymer, 13% Off w/ Free S&H 4.3 rating with 27 reviews review & rate 35 Questions & 39 Answers ProMag Savage Model 64 Tactical Folding Stock, Polymer, Black, PM280 ProMag Savage Model 64 Tactical Folding Stock, Polymer, Black, PM280 Stevens 87n Barrel 22 Lr 20 Stamped Stevens 87n. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. Such a neat action and mine with the Tenite stock made by Dupont is different also. Date codes didn't start until 1949. Its true and if look at the search results here, I make certain that you will agree that eBay is the very best area to purchase Savage 87. Our focus is not only on the experienced shooter, but also on keeping it simple enough for the average shooter with a normal amount of experience in the field. Well, I dropped a listing on our local gun Grapevine yesterday looking for a nice old 22 rifle that shoots 22 shorts, 22 long and 22 LR in a nice wood stock, just to see what would turn up. Ranger was the name for Sears prior to 1948 then it went to JC Higgins. Springfield Savage Stevens 87a 187 6a 76 Barrel- .22 S . You view, the majority of online search engine do not provide you appropriate search results on the key words that you go into. View Product Details. Our 24-Hour Gun Show is updated weekly. Fast shipping and safely packed. This thing still functions flawlessly and will be the rifle my son learns how to shoot with. . My wife was browsing an antique store and it was on the wall behind the counter. JavaScript is disabled. thanks! SHOTGUN BUTTSTOCKS . Our Price: $10.50. 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Stevens and Company will celebrate 150 years of making high-quality firearms. The first model 87A was made from 1938-1945.There was also a Stevens model 87 semi-auto that was made in the early 1980,s. ,I stained it with the old Winchester red brown stain ( its still mighty light) and several coats of tru oil, buffed with 4x steel wool between coats. Obviously we like same things. Stevens Savage Springfield Model 73 22lr Wood Stock Buttplate Ac5780. Then of course a jam occurs because it is trying to feed a fresh cartridge while the extractors are still gripping the shell of the round that was just fired. $45.00. This is probably my favorite 22 rifle to shoot. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I just picked up Springfield/Stevens 87A at a pawn shop a couple of weeks ago for $49.99. These models were made be several manufacturers including Savage model 6. Odds-N-Ends Savage / Stevens . See Auction Information for full details." . The only stocks I found for the 87A were very plain, and didn't look much better than the old broken stock. Refresh your browser window to try again. Price: $20.00. Vintage Savage 6a Stevens 87a Front Sight Springfield Model 87a Front Original. Savage Stevens Springfield Model 6 87 187 Rifle 22 Extractor Part 87c-59 Nos. It needed a little bit of work and I added a side mount scope for it and the thing is a tachp driver. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
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The rear manual site can swivel for some windage. $14.95: The rifle utilizes a 24" round barrel, rear notch sight, with a bead/blade front sight, and a single piece walnut stock. It was missing the front hood and sight. The "Date Codes" for the Stevens/Savage Model 24's are different, being the same as those found on the Lever Boss Codes for the Model 99 Savage lever-action rifles. Sep 6, 2012. See our huge selection of gun parts for sale today. $159.99. We sell new and used gunsmith & gun parts. 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This Model 87A is in very good condition and features; 24" blued barrel, blued receiver, straight walnut stock, height adjustable rear iron sights, and appears to have a new magazine tube. Thanks so much for posting this. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Stevens/ Savage Arms Model 87A .22 Rifle | The Government Doesn't Want You To Own This Rifle! 17.95. $34.99. I picked up a Springfield 87a at a local gun shop for 90 bucks. The blue is perfect and the birch stock is almost perfect also ! Mine looks like that but its a sav mod 6A. It comes with a durable, ding-resistant, non-reflective, no-spook, waterproof finish, dual forend studs (sling and 'pod) and a thick vented AireCoil or Decelerator recoil pad. Stevens Arms was an American firearms manufacturer founded by Joshua Stevens in 1864 in Chicopee Falls, MA. Stevens/ Savage Arms Model 87A .22 Rifle | The Government Doesnt Want You To Own This Rifle! 1949 Savage/ Stevens, Model 87-T "Tenite", 22 S L LR Cal., Semi-Auto View Item in Catalog 1 / 1 Lot #92 Sold for: $300.00 to o****k Will Sullivan Auction Co. (1359) Internet Premium : 10% See Special Terms for additional fees Cash Payment Discount: 3% Location: Quincy, IL 1 Minute Extended Bidding Watch this Item Increment Table Report this Item You didnt show us the automatic mode as its say on the gun 22 L as auto?? In relatively good condition. It helped a lot. By the way the stock does not have a cheek weld as I have seen other adds that had this? View Product Details. 34 Items Sort By Savage Fox Model B SxS Replacement Forearm-Forend $140.00 View Details Add to Wishlist Savage Fox Model B SxS Replacement Stock $170.00 View Details Add to Wishlist Its in mint shape. Thanks for the video. another great 22 is the Remington 550-1 it shoots S,L,,and LR. As a division of Savage, Stevens continued to produce firearms at their Chicopee Falls facility until 1960 when the plant was torn down and Stevens production was moved into other Savage facilities. 739. This is the early version without a buttplate and with the sortened forearm. However, we might acquire it from our various daily buys. Stevens Model 311 Shotgun Butt Plate, 12 Gauge. The tenite stock can be replaced with a wood stock, but other parts variations exist between the two stocks such as trigger guards, screws, etc. True about the ATF btw. Springfield Stevens Model 87a 22lr Rifle Trigger Assembly W Screws Parts Lot. Thanks for the video learned alot from it . Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site. . . I picked up a a Savage 187 and a Western field rebranded version of the 87, both slightly different versions of the same gun. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. its was a steep price but im a sucker for the old school 22 rifles. See page 49 for tang measurements. If you find one give her a try I think it will put a smile on your face. For 75$ out the door it cant be beat. Hard to beat a $52 with tax .22 cal. It looks identical to yours . Stevens Model 87A 22 Rifle w/Nylon Stock. 24" barrel is 85% conservatively with wear; plum brown patina. I may have to scope this rifle and see how acurate it really is. Custom bolt action . This was my first gun that I learned how to shoot with. Thanks! A) Savage/Stevens Model 87A Semi-Automatic Rifle. Savage 219 220 16 Gauge Ejector Starter Pin & Spring. This is definitely one of my top favorite 22 rifles. I had a scoped 76A and a scoped 7A and both would put 5 rounds in a dime at 32 yds. I have one of these inherited from my father in law. The 87A was manufactured between 1938 to 1965, with pre-1945 examples showing a checkered . View Product Details. My grandfather owns one of these and when i shot it idk how to make it so it doesnt jam. I think its more accurate with out it. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. Stevens Model 44 rifle stock forend .910-.890 taper used later style $80.00 or Best Offer Springfield Savage Stevens 6 87 87A 187 887 987 980 5 Buttplate & Screws- 23714 $34.99 $4.99 shipping Only 1 left! The wood is in near-perfect condition and does not have any damage to note, no deep cuts, gouges, or pockmarks its original finish is still intact. Come join the discussion about optics, ammo, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, hunting, accessories, classifieds, and more! B35420 Stevens Model 311 Butt Plate, 16 & 20 Gauge. Stevens model 87a. 226 Williams Ln. To fire the shorts you are supposed to manually operate the bolt by hand to chamber new round then locking it to fire. It was OK. Its a pre-64. | Lone Star State Firearms Please send all support inquiries to support@lonestarstatefirearms.com Home Log In Log Out Home News Blog Submit a Post Shooter Reviews The Armorer's Fix LSS Firearms Official Merch Store Firearms & Gear Pistols Rifles AR-15 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. Been looking for one for awhile and finally glad I got two of them at an auction. The company introduced the .22 Long Rifle round and made a number of rifle, shotgun, and target pistol designs. Springfield Model 87 A D Stock Wood .22 Lr Right Hand Original 1. From 1943. Stevens dropped the Springfield name on shotguns in 1948. View Item in Catalog Lot #150 (Sale Order: 70 of 625) Sold for: $250.00 to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. It appears that you are looking for Savage 87 today. God bless hillbilly loves ya. rifle stocks Misc.Thumbhole Stocks Wood Grades Specials. Remington 7400 30-06sprg 22 Blued Rifle Barrel Tg1580. It's private-labeled J.C. Higgins for Sears Roebuck, but other than the branding it is an 87A, no question. Then, we establish exactly what you are looking for and introduce that to you in a clear and succinct way. Scopes, Sights, Rings, Mounts & Other Optics. Finger-groove type forend. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. You might be a year or two off on that. Here is my Springfield 87A. View Product Details. The older I get the more I know how little I knew when I knew it all. This is probably my favorite 22 rifle to shoot. I also found a Weaver scope from around the time period with the side mount bracket. Savage Model 77D 77E 77F 77H 77M 77EM Steel Mainspring & Plunger. but it only shoots LR, Very nice rifle! In 2014, legendary firearms company, J. Stevens and Company will celebrate 150 years of making high-quality firearms. 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Email henry@gunstocks.com Telephone +1 (530) 632-9834 Gunstock Catalog Check out our gunstock listings on eBay for pictures. The new value of a 87A rifle has fallen $0.00 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $200.44 . That means that we no longer have a supplier for the part. It seems to be fairly acurate with several different kinds of ammo (have not sat down to the bench with it yet). Savage Model 77D 77E 77F 77H 77M 77EM Steel Mainspring & Plunger. Post, cross and open. All Rights Reserved. I have one of those. Savage Model 79 79V Mainspring Plastic Plunger & Spring. inductive reasoning test free the man in the brown suit intertherm air conditioner for mobile home Interchangability Guide (Fitting May Be Required) Modeled after the 52C Heavy Barrel, but as a Semi-inlet stock, it can be modified to fit all Winchester 52 models. !Cannot wait to try mine out!! Add To Cart. It should stay back until you release the trigger. Replaced trigger assembly and fixed it. Not a great scope but looks good. Compatible to the Stevens 311 Type 1, 311 Type 2, 315 & 515 shotguns. Wow. Hard to beat a $52 with tax .22 cal. Select the Model of Firearm to search for parts , or use the Index to the left. Im hoping to find someone in my area that will reblue it for me, I think that it would be a beautiful little rifle if it were reblued. I found them at Numich parts. The company introduced the .22 Long Rifle round and made a number of rifle, shotgun, and target pistol designs. I shot it for the first time and was amazed by it. It seems to be fairly acurate with several different kinds of ammo (have not sat down to the bench with it yet). Just looked at one yesterday at a local pawn shop for $150. Guess the old plungers were worn down. My g pa gave me mine. I found this video because I needed to know the features it had and some background on it because I did not get a manual with it. Brownells is your source for Stevens Universal Rifles Parts at Brownells. Visitour comprehensive, easy-to-use, and fully-searchable Help Center. This is a collectible .22LR Rifle. FURTHERING THE LEGACY,ONE PART AT A TIME. Buttplate w/screws. Modeled after the 52C Heavy Barrel, but as a Semi-inlet stock, it can be modified to fit all Winchester 52 models. The used value of a 87A rifle has risen $18.05 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $164.73 . My questions is: Can I replace the plastic stock with a wooden one? 20.00. Savage Springfield Stevens Model 85h 87e 187e 850 Hammer Only Style 1 Nos. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. I own the exact rifle. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Fax: 877.486.7278 The alpha code should be preceded by one or two numbers enclosed in a circle on top of the barrel, typically between the rear sight & the . STEVENS FAVORITE Model 1915 Original Butt Stock w/Screws (See Condition) $41.00 + $11.95 shipping. i have the same gun that i picked up at a gun show i gave 250 for mine. You are considering a vintage Savage/Stevens Model 87A Rifle that is chambered for 22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle. B354 Stevens Model 311 Shotgun Butt Plate, 12 Gauge. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions or are looking for a specific type of gunstocks . Phone : 812.945.0480 Calendar : We currently inventory approximately 6 million gun parts Muzzle is very good with a clean bore showing strong rifling. Kingston, NY 12401, 2023 Numrich Gun Parts Corporation. Stocks Laminates Replacement stocks. Celebrating and maintaining America's heritage. It didn't fit the greatest. With it apart, cock the bolt, pull the trigger and hold it. Winchester 70 Stock and Bottom Metal Combos, Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard Stock and Barrel Combo. View Product Details. It is stamped Springfield 87A, J. Stevens Arms Company on the barrel, plus stampped Ranger 101.11A on the top rear of the reciever. It has some minor surfuce rust on barrel, reciever and magazine tube, but the bore and crown was good. The 12 month average price is $164.73 used. I randomly looked up Stevens 87 a . Posted in Savage Arms. Savage Stevens Model 87 Semi Automatic Rifle Arthur William Savage (1857 - 1938), a native of Kingston, Jamaica, set out to design a repeating rifle based on the British Martini-Henry single-shot breechloader. Its one of my favorite guns and it always goes with me to the range. Buttstock. Remove the stock and look at the screw that holds the rear of the trigger mechanism down. Our Price: $10.50. . Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. From what this tread states this rifle was made between 1944 and 1946/1948 I took off the rust the other day with the gun oil and brown paper bag method and it worked great. Savage Model 1920. rifle stock. Stevens Savage Springfield Model 120 15 22lr Wood Stock Buttplate. NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. I am not finding anything that you are referring to about atf telling savage to stop making those rifles? OUT OF STOCK. Man I love these old ads, thanks for sharing! Plus the plain stock was still over $55 I found they stocked several for the 87j, and have a few Monte Carlo stocks for $60-85. These were also made in a box mag fed system. I have one similar to yours. Yes. OUT OF STOCK. It will shoot cb.s but but you have to be careful about the bullet getting stuck in the bore.