stevens/savage 87A

Buzzard · February 24, 2006, 06:19 PM

I was given one of these 22's in bad shape.no stock,crudded over and just filthy.....I am trying to clean it up some.
Anyone have any info on a stevens model 87A .22
Thanks

Johnny Guest · February 24, 2006, 06:56 PM

A quick Search yields - -
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ghlight=Savage

Also see closely related threads at - -
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ghlight=Savage
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ghlight=Savage

Parts can sometimes be had through Numrich Gun Parts Co.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/

In left column, ORDER PARTS, go toward the bottom and click on Stocks, Forends & Handguards.

Hope you can get yours running properly. Mine is a treasured family heirloom.

Best,
Johnny

James K · March 5, 2006, 10:49 PM

I understand the desire to clean up any rifle, but that Model 87 might be better as a wall hanger. If it works, fine, it is a rarity and have fun with it. If it doesn't, I don't suggest putting any time or money into trying to make it work.

Those guns (there were several models by Stevens, Savage and Springfield (the division of Savage, not the government armory) were the most trouble prone and exasperating rifles I ever worked on. The system is interesting. When the gun is fired, the bolt blows back and latches open until the trigger is released, at which point it picks up a fresh round and chambers it. A pull of the trigger releases the firing pin, the gun fires, and the same thing happens.

If all the parts are new, and all the springs perfect and in balance, the gun works OK. But as soon as the springs weaken, the balance is upset and things go wrong. In addition the cartridge feed mechanism is not well designed in the tubular magazine models and gives a lot of trouble.

Jim

Dave Haven · March 6, 2006, 12:26 AM

And when the secondary sear gets a bit worn, they sometimes go full-auto..

Buzzard · March 6, 2006, 06:55 AM

After looking at this rifle and messing with it. I have decided to set it in the corner and if I ever find anyone that needs parts or a "junker" then I will make a deal....the thing is just ugly it is in so bad a condition, it is just a barrel and action it seems to function but ????

the feed tube will not come out but the trigger works . Oh well...nothing lost.

February 24, 2006, 06:19 PM	#1
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	stevens/savage 87A I was given one of these 22's in bad shape.no stock,crudded over and just filthy.....I am trying to clean it up some. Anyone have any info on a stevens model 87A .22 Thanks __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

February 24, 2006, 06:56 PM	#2
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Here you are - - - A quick Search yields - - http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ghlight=Savage Also see closely related threads at - - http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ghlight=Savage http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ghlight=Savage Parts can sometimes be had through Numrich Gun Parts Co. http://www.e-gunparts.com/ In left column, ORDER PARTS, go toward the bottom and click on Stocks, Forends & Handguards. Hope you can get yours running properly. Mine is a treasured family heirloom. Best, Johnny

March 6, 2006, 06:55 AM	#5
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	After looking at this rifle and messing with it. I have decided to set it in the corner and if I ever find anyone that needs parts or a "junker" then I will make a deal....the thing is just ugly it is in so bad a condition, it is just a barrel and action it seems to function but ???? the feed tube will not come out but the trigger works . Oh well...nothing lost. __________________ Rick in Kingman AZ , Super Comanche 45LC/410 , ,Armscor .38 4, Marlin 60 & An UGLY 12ga , Savage Axis .223

March 5, 2006, 10:49 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I understand the desire to clean up any rifle, but that Model 87 might be better as a wall hanger. If it works, fine, it is a rarity and have fun with it. If it doesn't, I don't suggest putting any time or money into trying to make it work. Those guns (there were several models by Stevens, Savage and Springfield (the division of Savage, not the government armory) were the most trouble prone and exasperating rifles I ever worked on. The system is interesting. When the gun is fired, the bolt blows back and latches open until the trigger is released, at which point it picks up a fresh round and chambers it. A pull of the trigger releases the firing pin, the gun fires, and the same thing happens. If all the parts are new, and all the springs perfect and in balance, the gun works OK. But as soon as the springs weaken, the balance is upset and things go wrong. In addition the cartridge feed mechanism is not well designed in the tubular magazine models and gives a lot of trouble. Jim

March 6, 2006, 12:26 AM	#4
Dave Haven Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2000 Location: near Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 790	And when the secondary sear gets a bit worn, they sometimes go full-auto..