87a

rcbuck · November 15, 2007, 05:40 PM

Have gotten a Stevens 87a that at first jammed each and every time. Cleared that, a weak spring. But now I find that the part that stops and or feeds the chamber sits too low at the feeder end of the tube to allow a round to be fed. I went to gun parts but the schematic was not clear and I could not get the name of the part. The rifle is in great shape and I would hate to have to dump it. Any info would be appreciated.

R Buck

**Unclenick** · November 15, 2007, 06:12 PM

I think maybe you mean the lifter? Also check the lifter spring is OK and that the lifter pin is not bent.

Nick

rcbuck · November 15, 2007, 09:07 PM

Looking at the part and what it does it is probably the lifter. The pin it pivots on seems okay and that spring is strong. When I assist the lifter by lifting it slightly the round will feed. Why it won't come up that further 1/8 inch on its own is the problem. And I thank you for your response.

R Buck

**Unclenick** · November 17, 2007, 01:33 PM

Either it is rubbing something or the spring has taken a set and is not strong over a long enough distance. Since Numrich (e-gunparts) has the spring, and you can get a replacement should you damage it, I would try removing and stretching the one you have a little first.

rcbuck · November 17, 2007, 03:42 PM

I will give it a try...

R Buck

November 15, 2007, 05:40 PM	#1
rcbuck Junior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Posts: 3	87a Have gotten a Stevens 87a that at first jammed each and every time. Cleared that, a weak spring. But now I find that the part that stops and or feeds the chamber sits too low at the feeder end of the tube to allow a round to be fed. I went to gun parts but the schematic was not clear and I could not get the name of the part. The rifle is in great shape and I would hate to have to dump it. Any info would be appreciated. R Buck

November 15, 2007, 06:12 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	I think maybe you mean the lifter? Also check the lifter spring is OK and that the lifter pin is not bent. Nick __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 15, 2007, 09:07 PM	#3
rcbuck Junior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Posts: 3	lifter Looking at the part and what it does it is probably the lifter. The pin it pivots on seems okay and that spring is strong. When I assist the lifter by lifting it slightly the round will feed. Why it won't come up that further 1/8 inch on its own is the problem. And I thank you for your response. R Buck

November 17, 2007, 01:33 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Either it is rubbing something or the spring has taken a set and is not strong over a long enough distance. Since Numrich (e-gunparts) has the spring, and you can get a replacement should you damage it, I would try removing and stretching the one you have a little first. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 17, 2007, 03:42 PM	#5
rcbuck Junior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks again Unclenick I will give it a try... R Buck