Help a girl out!!

susie

I have a .22 rifle tube fed with the following nomenclature:

Springfield Model 187 T-S
Savage Arms Westfield, MA
22 H.S. Short, Long or LR as Auto

What might this little baby be worth?

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Der Gebirgsjager

Not too much, I'm afraid. These were sold in slightly different versions for years under the Savage, Stevens, and Springfield names with an almost bewildering number of model and model variation number/letter designations. Unless they receive the best of maintenance most of them make it in to see the gunsmith sooner or later. Some parts, like firing pins, are becoming difficult to obtain, depending on the particular model variation. Values range from about $50 for one in NRA Good condition to about $150 for one that is close to new. They are not rare.

bambihunter

Does the H.S. have the style of bolt that you push in to allow it to shoot single-shot, then pull it out if you are shooting long rifles so that it can act like a normal semi-auto?
If so, see if you can get a picture of it for me. I am wanting to find a working model of what my dad's old .22 tube-feed semi-auto had and it soundes a lot like this one...

susie

Thanks guys. I knew it was not a high dollar item. I just had not been able to find much info on it.

Bambihunter, I will check to see if it one that can go from single shot to semi-auto. I know what you are refencing, our SKS has the same mechanism. I will let you know when I get home tonight and can look it over.

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redcedars

Susie:

Der Gebirgsjager hit the nail on the head, especially the part about the bewildering array of variations.

Bambi:

I have a Revelation 135 marked Savage which is the same basic design, I think. The bolt assembly has a handle which is called a locking bolt, I believe. It holds the bolt open. Is this the design you mean?

I just keep this thing around for kids and newbies to shoot. I have had no problems with it, but I am familiar with the reputation. They really didn't respond well to zero maintenance.

redcedars

susie

There is no cutoff mechanism along the lines of the one on the SKS unless it is actually in the bolt. It does have a modicum of turning radius in it. It belonged to my dad and I have never shot it. Once the weather clears I will take it out and give it a try. It is in what I would grade 95% condition. Stock still looks new, bluing is still in mint condition. I need to peer down the barrel for a good look see for interior corrosion, but I doubt there will be any.

OK, same gun, second question. Just where the heck is the flippin serial number? Just above the receiver on the base of the barrel (the top) is a large "A" and perpendicular to that is a three digit number, would this be it? Strange array if it is.

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ATF

I have two of these rifles and I call them "Bolt Action Semi Autos".
Soon as I can I'll post a picture.

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ATF

ATF

A lot of your older guns had no serial number.If it was made before 1968 it did not need one.
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jet

I've had several over the years and believe them to be very reliable
my curent model is 87a I don't remember a jamb this one cost me $30

ATF

This is a picture of a Springfield 87A.Susie yours is just a newer model.The bolt handle on yours may be a little different.Everything else should me about the same.BTW I picked this one up at a gun show for $20.00 it needed a firing pin which I had.
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susie

Not quite the same look in another way as well. Yes, the bolt is different, much smoother and more cylindrical, there is a metal plate with a curved shape to it (sort of a shroud) in the ejection area of the receiver and the safety is located on the top rear of the entire assembly (butt end of the barrel and receiver). These are some of the differences that prompted my question in the first place. The stock is checkered on the fore and aft portions, with a wonderful finish.

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