Savage Arms Stevens Model 77H

cohibamatt · February 12, 2012, 11:02 PM

I just picked up a Savage Arms Stevens Model 77H cheap, but it needs a little work. The gun functions fine but needs to have the metal parts refinished. I searched the web and found out it is no longer produced by Savage, discontinued in the 60's.Does any body know any thing about this shot gun? Is there a place I can get parts, and can I refinish myself. I would like to make it a Home defense gun with a shorter barrel and a rail system. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first shot gun and I am hoping to salvage the purchase.
Thanks in advance,
Matt

WV_gunner · February 13, 2012, 07:24 AM

Are you sure they need refinished? I have an old Marlin that looked to need refinished because it had some mild surface rust, all of the bluing had an orange tint. I rubbed on a little bit of solvent on the outside, and it all came right off. Before I did this, I tried oil and it did not work. But after I used the solvent, I put on a coat of wax and then oiled it. Then wiped off the excess oil. Now it looks like a new gun. I do this same procedure to all of my guns looking like they need reblued, and this works everytime. I haven't done it to a gun in very bad shape though. And if you need parts, numrich probably has what you need.

You're wanting to use it for home defense? That's fine probably, but why the rail system? What is your reason? I personally don't understand why people feel the need to add a bunch of rails. If you want to add a flashlight or a laser, neither I agree with, then you just use the kind that uses a barrel clamp mount. If you have to, then you can use a short barrel clamp style mount rail. I'd rather just leave it alone. And if you're wanting better sights, nothing wrong with a brass bead that it probably already has. You're just going to be doing close range stuff since it's for home defense. Why cut the barrel? How long is it? What choke does it have. You will loose it if you cut the barrel.

It sounds to me you are a little new to guns. If you are, then I suggest buying a 100 round box of cheap ammo and going to the range. Get comfortable and familiar with your gun. And then buy at least 20-40 rounds of what you plan on using for home defense and go to the range. The gun I use has bigger chokes, cant remember what they are, and I use Federal 000. Fortunately I've never had to use it. If you want something smaller, I wouldn't use anything smaller than 4 shot. What size chamber is your gun? Since it's an older gun, I'd only use lead shot.

February 12, 2012, 11:02 PM	#1
cohibamatt Junior Member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Location: PA Posts: 8	Savage Arms Stevens Model 77H I just picked up a Savage Arms Stevens Model 77H cheap, but it needs a little work. The gun functions fine but needs to have the metal parts refinished. I searched the web and found out it is no longer produced by Savage, discontinued in the 60's.Does any body know any thing about this shot gun? Is there a place I can get parts, and can I refinish myself. I would like to make it a Home defense gun with a shorter barrel and a rail system. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is my first shot gun and I am hoping to salvage the purchase. Thanks in advance, Matt

February 13, 2012, 07:24 AM	#2
WV_gunner Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2011 Location: WV Posts: 938	Are you sure they need refinished? I have an old Marlin that looked to need refinished because it had some mild surface rust, all of the bluing had an orange tint. I rubbed on a little bit of solvent on the outside, and it all came right off. Before I did this, I tried oil and it did not work. But after I used the solvent, I put on a coat of wax and then oiled it. Then wiped off the excess oil. Now it looks like a new gun. I do this same procedure to all of my guns looking like they need reblued, and this works everytime. I haven't done it to a gun in very bad shape though. And if you need parts, numrich probably has what you need. You're wanting to use it for home defense? That's fine probably, but why the rail system? What is your reason? I personally don't understand why people feel the need to add a bunch of rails. If you want to add a flashlight or a laser, neither I agree with, then you just use the kind that uses a barrel clamp mount. If you have to, then you can use a short barrel clamp style mount rail. I'd rather just leave it alone. And if you're wanting better sights, nothing wrong with a brass bead that it probably already has. You're just going to be doing close range stuff since it's for home defense. Why cut the barrel? How long is it? What choke does it have. You will loose it if you cut the barrel. It sounds to me you are a little new to guns. If you are, then I suggest buying a 100 round box of cheap ammo and going to the range. Get comfortable and familiar with your gun. And then buy at least 20-40 rounds of what you plan on using for home defense and go to the range. The gun I use has bigger chokes, cant remember what they are, and I use Federal 000. Fortunately I've never had to use it. If you want something smaller, I wouldn't use anything smaller than 4 shot. What size chamber is your gun? Since it's an older gun, I'd only use lead shot. Last edited by WV_gunner; February 13, 2012 at 07:31 AM.