OMG, I so much wish those days were back!!!!! It was when most all department stores had a great sporting goods area, and like Sears, they would partner with some of the best manufacturing companies, and have their special name put on the product. Today, my area sporting goods big box stores are sparce, I must go online to order certain things. That's a very nice rifle you feature, and back then they were well made........Thanks for sharing. Love your content! Be safe, and God bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are 100% right. It sure seems like those big stores have a tendency to get away from the hunting/firearm scene. Sadly they are catering to certain groups of people, and choosing to ignore us outdoor folks. Anyway I appreciate your comments, and I'll be continuing in my endeavor God willing.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Our local wally world got rid of all their firearms and military ammo, and just about anything else that has to do with firearms. I can't even find a gun case there!
Very enjoyable and informative. I just picked up an 87a yesterday and am getting familiar with it. Great tip at 25:00!! I did not know that. That is a very handy piece of information. Makes it easy and safe to drop the firing pin.
Great info especially on takedown & cleaning on a special little rifle. I like that different click clack action especially for shooting shorts. Be great for squirrels in about 7 weeks. Happy 4th & take care. 🇺🇸🎇🙏👍
Another great video, Tom. I love the reviews you do on these old guns. My brother has an 87 that was his first gun. My Dad bought it from a coworker in the late ‘50s for I believe $25, what a value. It began to malfunction several years back, so in order to find out what was wrong I bought one, disassembled both and made a comparison. As I remember, a piece in the carrier was slightly bent. After straightening that component, it functions flawlessly to this day. I don’t necessarily recommend buying a gun to fix another, but it worked that time, and I ended up with a nice 87A. That one eventually was given to a friend, but I subsequently bought another one which I still have. Ironically, I didn’t learn of the click/clack feature until just a few years ago while watching a review. Great little gun that just reinforces the opinion that they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
Amen to that Wayne! I always enjoy your comments. Your support is much appreciated, and I consider you to be a partner in my efforts on this channel, as well as a good friend. I look forward to more old .22 auctions, and hopefully some hunting together.
I inherited my dad's guns when he passed in 2017 at 83 years old. In that collection is a Savage 87a(in rough condition), a Mossberg Model 146 B that I "think" was made around 1941(that I have totally restored) and a Winchester Model 02-22 that is nickel plated (that has to be the most inexpensive, simplest .22 bolt action ever made and is super compact and reliable. I could not find any information regarding the Winchester being nickel plated from the factory. My dad and several friends and relatives all worked at Sperry Rand back in the early 70's and they made vacuum tubes. Apparently, they had the ability to nickel plate items because all of those guys have nickel plated guns, knives, tools etc.. lol Thank you for this informative video. I have never heard of the click-clack 22 until I recognized the model in the thumbnail for this video. Having watched several of you videos in the past I had to watch this one too. Learned a lot about this rifle. It will be my next restoration project. Any info you can provide on the Winchester would be greatly appreciated.
I'm glad Marlin did not use the gills, I had a Marlin 22, it would jam every few rounds, until it got some build up, then it worked just fine, that is until I cleaned it. I read somewhere they quit making the old click clacks because they where to easy to convert to full auto, I don't know why someone would want a full auto 22.
In regards to your Marlin I am assuming you had a Marlin model 60. If it jams after cleaning you probably had an issue with the bolt and/or the main spring. After the barrel is fouled from taking a few shots, the blowback pressure increases somewhat, which translates to more positive functioning of the entire feeding operation. I also agree with you regarding the use of a fully automatic rifle for hunting or sporting purposes. I would have absolutely no use, and really can't think of any practical use for one in the field. Fully automatic guns are solely for combat and military uses..........not for hunting.
I once met a gunsmith at a range. He said he kept stats and 90% of the non-working Marlin 60 and similar models that came to his shop only needed a good cleaning and proper oiling. He said he’d usually change out the bolt buffer and bolt return spring as a preventive measure.
That's an awesome addition to your collection Sir! Thank you for sharing it with us! God bless you and your family and have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July! Cheers from Texas -Steve-
Thanks for another great video in your series! I look forward to each video you post. I'm a fan of the savage 22 rifles. New and old. I have been looking for a "gill gun" for a long time, but have yet to find one to add to my collection. I did purchase a savage model 64 with a wood stock, which has similar features and is quite accurate.
There are so many vintage .22's out there. Keep looking, you will run across a good one eventually. I appreciate your enthusiasm, and of course your comments.
I've got a Steven's 87D that was given to me by my Wife's Uncle, it was her Grandfather's gun. It was missing a few internal parts and springs replaced but parts were available. Getting the action and especially the loading elevator happy wasn't fun but I've got 100% reliable. I've been shooting guns all my life and like a fun project, they say most Gunsmiths won't even work on the model 87.
Thanks for this video. My great grandpa passed this gun down to my dad, and while I was shooting it one day, over 10 years ago, the charging handle broke. It never got fixed, and I finally decided to fix it up for him and give it back to him for Christmas. Now I just have to find a replacement charging handle 🙂 happy holidays!
Very Nice, just brought home my Like new used Wards Westerfield 87. After cleaning it it runs perfectly. It also had its original lubricant stuck on, kinda like Cosmo lean. Such a joy to shoot. Great Video!
@@CumberlandOutdoorsmank sure. It’s quite nice and cleans up easily. I put a lil synthetic oil on it. Runs super smoothly. I also use #9 and a reusable sponge type swab & an old tooth brush, sometimes a plastic tooth pick as well to remove stuck on deposits. I noticed the bolt is designed close to the bolt of my Ruger mark lV Hunter
Including the ones you mentioned, mine also runs the Golden Bullets, Federal AutoMatch well also. Definitely a great shooter, highly accurate. The scope on it is perfectly set for Remington golden bullets. Been getting dime sized groups regularly at 50yards! Definitely impressed!! I paid $200 for it.
These are great vintage .22 rifles. I have a Savage Model 6D Deluxe. Looks like the day I got for $25 in 1959. It will be going to my grandson when he completes his hunter safety course. Best I can determine, it was manufactured in 1947. It nails rabbits, rock chucks and gofers on the farm with the Nikon rimfire scope.
I really enjoyed this video. Years ago I picked up a Hiawatha model 189, which is a 6DL clone. It only had half a box of shorts fired thru it! I purchased it from the wife of the deceased husband. I originally went to the estate sale with my family to pick up some bargains, which we did, and I saw 2 1/2 boxes of Remington shorts for50 cents each, so I bought them. The wife asked me if I would be interested in a rifle to go with the ammo..sure I said. She brought out this absolutley goregeous rifle, in 100% condition. She said her husband used it to shoot squirrels off the bird feeder and had bought those 3 boxes when he bought the rifle. I asked what she wanted for it and she said $75, so I paid her, not realizing what the rifle was really worth. Wish I still had it, had to sell it for paying bills.
I inherited a broken Savage Stevens 87A from my great uncle. With the help of a gunsmith I was able to replace missing parts and do some repairs and rust removal to get it back into working order.
Another great .22 video! I never had one of these rifles, but I love your focus on the old vintage.22’s. You are obviously a great shooter and getting great accuracy out of the vintage rifles! I would love for you to do a video on your shooting techniques. I am always looking for tips to improve my own shooting.
I got one of the Savage/Stevens models from my uncle (God rest his soul) 42 years ago and it's still shooting fine. The bore was/is a little rough but I cleaned it out with some Kroll and bore paste with some success and she's shooting minute of can now.
I have a Stevens 87A. Mine has the tenite stock which was Duponts try at a polymer/plastic stock. Made right after WW2. Such a great shooter, havent seen any so far with a stock like mine
...I inherited my dad's JC Higgins...he mom send it to him when he was stationed in Texas ca. 1943 or so while attending USAF schooling....dsad used'tsa have a scope mount like that - it's gone now...where did you (or can you) find one???
Sir,,I just found your channel a few days ago.I seen a video on the click-klack,or gill gun,,since than I have purchased 4 of them,and bidding on the Higgins rifle.101,16. Iam looking for the trigger guard on a Steven's 87a,,and a inner magazine tube,,just wondering if you could do some checking or looking for me.Iam in South Dakota,63 yrs old, were about the same age, .I enjoy your channel and your love for the old firearms. Murray Wilkins
Directly after I read your comments, I went to Ebay and typed in Stevens/Savage 87A parts. On the very first page I found a complete magazine tube set (inner and outer) for $44.95. I would suggest you check out what's available there. Thanks for watching, and commenting. Take Care.
Have a western field like this and mag fed.sd58 if I remember correctly.Once you get used to it its really cool. Especially for us old fudds who can appreciate the quality and engineering.
These are wonderful rifles I grew up with as a young boy squirrel hunting if you just love to tinker this is the rifle is such a mechanical. Fun to play with. My only suggestion is that the chisel edged plungers which is high wear on the metal should be greased
Congratulations Tom for the great video on the Savage 6 Stevens 87- Down here in Argentina they made a clone of the Stevens 87 and I had the opportunity to test a specimen with a very basic scope of 6 x and standard ctgs at 50 meters distance ,5 shots in a ragged hole !!!,the model and brand was Saurio modelo 600 and barrel lenght 24 " with micro groove rifling of German manufacture- Wonder if any of the current semi autos don t even come close to this performance- Sadly the factory has been closed down for quite some years. Maybe you can locate some specimen that made it up there and do a test side by side with all the different iterations.All the best to you-
i own two of these..mine are the J.C. Higgins model 101.16 ,,dad bought 1 in 1947 the first rifle dad gave me. the other i bought at a pawn shop. my original does have the same scope. still accurate
Thank you for sharing. My Savage Mod 6a, on semi auto, ejects the spent case and feeds fresh cartridge in properly but does not cock the hammer. If I load manually it works fine. I am using CCI Stingers (high velocity). Bolt system is clean and smooth. Any suggestions?
I have a one and rarely ever shot it and now thanks to you I'm going to start. Like yours the scope is a challenge with bifocals and I'm going to have to upgrade, is the original mounts for 1 inch diameter scope?
Thanks for your video. Unusual rifle semi-auto and also single shot with a locked breech. Have you chronographed shooting with a locked breech and than semiauto to see if there is any difference in velocity?
That's a great question. You are correct, these models are notorious for this problem. I have found in the ones I worked on, either the bolt or the sear will have some wear at the contact, and/or they are so dirty with old grease, grime and powder fouling that they will malfunction and fire in full auto. Sometimes a good cleaning will solve the problem.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman - Thanks for the reply. I have replaced almost every part in the trigger/bolt group and it will work semi for a few rounds and then malfunction again. I've just about given up on it. :(
Hi: I have a Stevens 87A that I just acquired in excellent shape. However it does not have any holes drilled in the receiver for a scope. Did yours come with the scope and mount ? And, if I decide to have a gunsmith drill and tap the receiver for a scope, which one do I use (meaning scope mount) ? Thanks
I have a Savage model 22 semi- it's I'm wondering what year it was made it holds 17 long rifles I'm wondering what year it was made it's obviously earlier than the model that you're showing here the original scope
My daddy gave me one of these rifles with a nylon stock back when I was 17. I'm 46 now. The last time I dug it out for a range trip it suffered and failure and now the breech won't open more than 50 percent or so. Super fun gun to shoot. I gotta take it apart and figure out what's wrong.
I have a savage model 7a and its a blast to shoot but hard to find replacement parts and seems to have lil info about it but when properly oiled and cleaned can shoot 22 shorts in semi auto
I have watched quite a few of your videos. I really enjoy the way you present them. I have one of these JCHiggins 101 16s that was given to me by my dad just a couple of weeks before he passed away the end of last year. It is missing an ejector on the right side of bolt. Do you have any knowledge of where I may be able to find one to fix this great rifle?
I never really liked this model until now. I have never fired one and have not seen the features shown as you did here. Looks like a good gun to me now especially that single shot feature.
My great uncle had one. It would shoot shorts, longs, and long rifles without any difficulty. I liked the way it held open until you released the trigger. Not sure what happened to it. It was very accurate.
You can also pull the bolt back until it contacts the hammer and pull the trigger and ride the bolt forward. I have a Savage (Utica) 6A with all the bells and whistles. The folding open rear sight, the replaceable element front sight, the 105 aperture rear sight and a Weaver 29S 3x scope in the T1 mount. For my money, no better semiautomatic. 22 rifle was ever made. Well made, accurate, reliable and durable Savage, in the literature that came with the rifle, recommended taking the action to pieces every THOUSAND shots! Try that with a 10/22 or Marlin Model 60!
In my opinion, it was an idea that made it possible to shoot .22 short, long, and long rifle loads in the same rifle interchangeably. Also, you can visually inspect the breech just by holding the trigger back, thereby knowing if the gun is empty or not. But that's just my opinion.
I understand. Walmart is higher in price than many gun stores in my area. For example, CCI standard is $3.95 at my favorite gun store, and $4.95at my local Walmart. Cost savings? I don't think so.☹
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman all ammo is expensive in n.y. and now we have to pay 2.50 per box for a background check to exercise our 2a rights here in n.y.
That is pure extortion, not to mention an absolute infringement on your 2A rights! When will the people of this country stand together against this tyranny?!?😠 @@deandepew7455
Lot of jc higgens bargains at gun auctions. When I was a boy just about every appliance and guns came from sears and robuck . Sears and Robuck dropped the jc higgens line about 1962
it is to bad they nick named it a click clack gun makes it sound cheap . i have two of these in stevens 87a by far it is a great gun i found it shoots better then some expensive guns today like a tika and many rugers
It's not really all that complicated. Perhaps I went into detail a bit too much. Once you shoot the gun and handle it a bit, it becomes quite easy, and lots of fun. If you ever get the chance to shoot one you will see what I mean.
OMG, I so much wish those days were back!!!!! It was when most all department stores had a great sporting goods area, and like Sears, they would partner with some of the best manufacturing companies, and have their special name put on the product. Today, my area sporting goods big box stores are sparce, I must go online to order certain things. That's a very nice rifle you feature, and back then they were well made........Thanks for sharing. Love your content! Be safe, and God bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are 100% right. It sure seems like those big stores have a tendency to get away from the hunting/firearm scene. Sadly they are catering to certain groups of people, and choosing to ignore us outdoor folks. Anyway I appreciate your comments, and I'll be continuing in my endeavor God willing.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman Our local wally world got rid of all their firearms and military ammo, and just about anything else that has to do with firearms. I can't even find a gun case there!
I am somewhat saddened by that. Where is your Wal Mart located?@@tonyv8925
If I could go back in time, I would go back in time when you could go into Sears and buy such great guns! AND.....I would stay there!
I had one as a kid, wish I still had it. Really good rifle.
Very enjoyable and informative. I just picked up an 87a yesterday and am getting familiar with it. Great tip at 25:00!! I did not know that. That is a very handy piece of information. Makes it easy and safe to drop the firing pin.
Great info especially on takedown & cleaning on a special little rifle. I like that different click clack action especially for shooting shorts. Be great for squirrels in about 7 weeks. Happy 4th & take care. 🇺🇸🎇🙏👍
Indeed the season is not far away. Happy 4th to you as well.
My father had one of these that he bought new when he was a kid. He gave it to me before he passed, I gave it to my son not too long ago.
A family heirloom is always special. God bless you and your family.
Another great video, Tom. I love the reviews you do on these old guns. My brother has an 87 that was his first gun. My Dad bought it from a coworker in the late ‘50s for I believe $25, what a value. It began to malfunction several years back, so in order to find out what was wrong I bought one, disassembled both and made a comparison. As I remember, a piece in the carrier was slightly bent. After straightening that component, it functions flawlessly to this day. I don’t necessarily recommend buying a gun to fix another, but it worked that time, and I ended up with a nice 87A. That one eventually was given to a friend, but I subsequently bought another one which I still have. Ironically, I didn’t learn of the click/clack feature until just a few years ago while watching a review. Great little gun that just reinforces the opinion that they just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
Amen to that Wayne! I always enjoy your comments. Your support is much appreciated, and I consider you to be a partner in my efforts on this channel, as well as a good friend. I look forward to more old .22 auctions, and hopefully some hunting together.
I inherited my dad's guns when he passed in 2017 at 83 years old. In that collection is a Savage 87a(in rough condition), a Mossberg Model 146 B that I "think" was made around 1941(that I have totally restored) and a Winchester Model 02-22 that is nickel plated (that has to be the most inexpensive, simplest .22 bolt action ever made and is super compact and reliable. I could not find any information regarding the Winchester being nickel plated from the factory. My dad and several friends and relatives all worked at Sperry Rand back in the early 70's and they made vacuum tubes. Apparently, they had the ability to nickel plate items because all of those guys have nickel plated guns, knives, tools etc.. lol Thank you for this informative video. I have never heard of the click-clack 22 until I recognized the model in the thumbnail for this video. Having watched several of you videos in the past I had to watch this one too. Learned a lot about this rifle. It will be my next restoration project. Any info you can provide on the Winchester would be greatly appreciated.
I'm glad Marlin did not use the gills, I had a Marlin 22, it would jam every few rounds, until it got some build up, then it worked just fine, that is until I cleaned it. I read somewhere they quit making the old click clacks because they where to easy to convert to full auto, I don't know why someone would want a full auto 22.
In regards to your Marlin I am assuming you had a Marlin model 60. If it jams after cleaning you probably had an issue with the bolt and/or the main spring. After the barrel is fouled from taking a few shots, the blowback pressure increases somewhat, which translates to more positive functioning of the entire feeding operation. I also agree with you regarding the use of a fully automatic rifle for hunting or sporting purposes. I would have absolutely no use, and really can't think of any practical use for one in the field. Fully automatic guns are solely for combat and military uses..........not for hunting.
I once met a gunsmith at a range. He said he kept stats and 90% of the non-working Marlin 60 and similar models that came to his shop only needed a good cleaning and proper oiling. He said he’d usually change out the bolt buffer and bolt return spring as a preventive measure.
That's an awesome addition to your collection Sir! Thank you for sharing it with us! God bless you and your family and have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July! Cheers from Texas -Steve-
Happy 4th of July to you as well It is a fun little gun to shoot.😊
Great shooting. Love that rifle and your vids. Thanks
Thanks, I truly appreciate that very much.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman by the way it is a great balance rifle.
Nice rifle Tom, I like it.
Happy Independence Day to you and your family.
JT
Happy 4th to you and yours as well.😊
Thanks for another great video in your series! I look forward to each video you post. I'm a fan of the savage 22 rifles. New and old. I have been looking for a "gill gun" for a long time, but have yet to find one to add to my collection. I did purchase a savage model 64 with a wood stock, which has similar features and is quite accurate.
There are so many vintage .22's out there. Keep looking, you will run across a good one eventually. I appreciate your enthusiasm, and of course your comments.
I've got a Steven's 87D that was given to me by my Wife's Uncle, it was her Grandfather's gun. It was missing a few internal parts and springs replaced but parts were available. Getting the action and especially the loading elevator happy wasn't fun but I've got 100% reliable. I've been shooting guns all my life and like a fun project, they say most Gunsmiths won't even work on the model 87.
Thanks for this video. My great grandpa passed this gun down to my dad, and while I was shooting it one day, over 10 years ago, the charging handle broke. It never got fixed, and I finally decided to fix it up for him and give it back to him for Christmas. Now I just have to find a replacement charging handle 🙂 happy holidays!
I remember seeing these years ago for short money. I knew nothing about them so i passed. If only I knew. I love old rimfires. Great channel. 👍
Very Nice, just brought home my Like new used Wards Westerfield 87. After cleaning it it runs perfectly. It also had its original lubricant stuck on, kinda like Cosmo lean. Such a joy to shoot. Great Video!
That's great. I hope you have lots of fun with it. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. I will try my best to help.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsmank sure. It’s quite nice and cleans up easily. I put a lil synthetic oil on it. Runs super smoothly. I also use #9 and a reusable sponge type swab & an old tooth brush, sometimes a plastic tooth pick as well to remove stuck on deposits. I noticed the bolt is designed close to the bolt of my Ruger mark lV Hunter
Including the ones you mentioned, mine also runs the Golden Bullets, Federal AutoMatch well also. Definitely a great shooter, highly accurate. The scope on it is perfectly set for Remington golden bullets. Been getting dime sized groups regularly at 50yards! Definitely impressed!! I paid $200 for it.
Very cool rifle!
These are great vintage .22 rifles. I have a Savage Model 6D Deluxe. Looks like the day I got for $25 in 1959. It will be going to my grandson when he completes his hunter safety course. Best I can determine, it was manufactured in 1947. It nails rabbits, rock chucks and gofers on the farm with the Nikon rimfire scope.
I really enjoyed this video. Years ago I picked up a Hiawatha model 189, which is a 6DL clone. It only had half a box of shorts fired thru it! I purchased it from the wife of the deceased husband. I originally went to the estate sale with my family to pick up some bargains, which we did, and I saw 2 1/2 boxes of Remington shorts for50 cents each, so I bought them. The wife asked me if I would be interested in a rifle to go with the ammo..sure I said. She brought out this absolutley goregeous rifle, in 100% condition. She said her husband used it to shoot squirrels off the bird feeder and had bought those 3 boxes when he bought the rifle. I asked what she wanted for it and she said $75, so I paid her, not realizing what the rifle was really worth. Wish I still had it, had to sell it for paying bills.
Danged if that wasn't a bunch of fun. Thanks CO.
Thanks! I had fun as well.
I inherited a broken Savage Stevens 87A from my great uncle. With the help of a gunsmith I was able to replace missing parts and do some repairs and rust removal to get it back into working order.
Thank you for this video. I fixed my 22 and now know why it jammed.❤
Another great .22 video!
I never had one of these rifles, but I love your focus on the old vintage.22’s.
You are obviously a great shooter and getting great accuracy out of the vintage rifles! I would love for you to do a video on your shooting techniques. I am always looking for tips to improve my own shooting.
Another great one! Learned about another keeper out rhere. I have a Remington 597 that likes that Winchester Super X too. Thanks again.
I got one of the Savage/Stevens models from my uncle (God rest his soul) 42 years ago and it's still shooting fine. The bore was/is a little rough but I cleaned it out with some Kroll and bore paste with some success and she's shooting minute of can now.
I have a Stevens 87A. Mine has the tenite stock which was Duponts try at a polymer/plastic stock. Made right after WW2. Such a great shooter, havent seen any so far with a stock like mine
Looks like a great old rifle, thanks for sharing
Great video. I just picked up a Stevens 87D a day ago on a lark. So glad I did.
My neighbor gave me one he found between a mattress at his cottage 40 something years ago still have it and love it.
...I inherited my dad's JC Higgins...he mom send it to him when he was stationed in Texas ca. 1943 or so while attending USAF schooling....dsad used'tsa have a scope mount like that - it's gone now...where did you (or can you) find one???
A tip, I bought one like mint. But upon cleaning I found the tube spring was rusted badly. I did find a new one.
I like your profile picture/logo. Looks like you're a Savage enthusiast.
I have 2 Western Field guill guns ( 87's) and a Savage (J C Higgins model 25) made by High Standard. Fun to shoot.
Nice! I'm happy to know that i am not the only old .22 enthusiast. There are many of us out there. good crowd to be part of!😊
Nice old rifle, I have been seeing them for years but never looked at buying one guess I better grab one before they are all gone
Another great video, keep em comin! 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸
Sir,,I just found your channel a few days ago.I seen a video on the click-klack,or gill gun,,since than I have purchased 4 of them,and bidding on the Higgins rifle.101,16. Iam looking for the trigger guard on a Steven's 87a,,and a inner magazine tube,,just wondering if you could do some checking or looking for me.Iam in South Dakota,63 yrs old, were about the same age, .I enjoy your channel and your love for the old firearms. Murray Wilkins
Directly after I read your comments, I went to Ebay and typed in Stevens/Savage 87A parts. On the very first page I found a complete magazine tube set (inner and outer) for $44.95. I would suggest you check out what's available there. Thanks for watching, and commenting. Take Care.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.
Have a western field like this and mag fed.sd58 if I remember correctly.Once you get used to it its really cool. Especially for us old fudds who can appreciate the quality and engineering.
These are wonderful rifles I grew up with as a young boy squirrel hunting if you just love to tinker this is the rifle is such a mechanical. Fun to play with. My only suggestion is that the chisel edged plungers which is high wear on the metal should be greased
Squirrel hunting is part of our heritage as American hunters, and the legendary guns of the past are part of that heritage.
Nice old rifle. Nice restoration and good shootin.
What a fun rifle, thanks for sharing it with us.
Congratulations Tom for the great video on the Savage 6 Stevens 87-
Down here in Argentina they made a clone of the Stevens 87 and I had the opportunity to test a specimen with a very basic scope of 6 x and standard ctgs at 50 meters distance ,5 shots in a ragged hole !!!,the model and brand was Saurio modelo 600 and barrel lenght 24 " with micro groove rifling of German manufacture-
Wonder if any of the current semi autos don t even come close to this performance-
Sadly the factory has been closed down for quite some years.
Maybe you can locate some specimen that made it up there and do a test side by side with all the different iterations.All the best to you-
I have one and learned a lot from this video. Do you know where I can get a scope mount? Mine is a JC Higgens.
On occasion I have seen them on Ebay.
I have the 87a. Needing to put optic on it. Do you know which weaver side mount fits these rifles
i own two of these..mine are the J.C. Higgins model 101.16 ,,dad bought 1 in 1947 the first rifle dad gave me. the other i bought at a pawn shop. my original does have the same scope. still accurate
Thank you for sharing. My Savage Mod 6a, on semi auto, ejects the spent case and feeds fresh cartridge in properly but does not cock the hammer. If I load manually it works fine. I am using CCI Stingers (high velocity). Bolt system is clean and smooth. Any suggestions?
Sounds like a sear or sear/engagement issue.
I have a stevens 87b It doesn't seem to be drilled and tapped for a scope mount. I was wondering how much trouble that would be to do that
I have a one and rarely ever shot it and now thanks to you I'm going to start. Like yours the scope is a challenge with bifocals and I'm going to have to upgrade, is the original mounts for 1 inch diameter scope?
Thanks for your video. Unusual rifle semi-auto and also single shot with a locked breech. Have you chronographed shooting with a locked breech and than semiauto to see if there is any difference in velocity?
I haven't yet, but that is actually a great video idea. Thanks, and God Bless.
Isn't this the model 87A that will unintentionally fire full auto ? If so, how can that be repaired to prevent it?
That's a great question. You are correct, these models are notorious for this problem. I have found in the ones I worked on, either the bolt or the sear will have some wear at the contact, and/or they are so dirty with old grease, grime and powder fouling that they will malfunction and fire in full auto. Sometimes a good cleaning will solve the problem.
@@CumberlandOutdoorsman - Thanks for the reply. I have replaced almost every part in the trigger/bolt group and it will work semi for a few rounds and then malfunction again. I've just about given up on it. :(
Hi: I have a Stevens 87A that I just acquired in excellent shape. However it does not have any holes drilled in the receiver for a scope. Did yours come with the scope and mount ? And, if I decide to have a gunsmith drill and tap the receiver for a scope, which one do I use (meaning scope mount) ? Thanks
Nice Rifle My Friend Has One It’s a Great Shooter 😀😊❤️
I have a Savage model 22 semi- it's I'm wondering what year it was made it holds 17 long rifles I'm wondering what year it was made it's obviously earlier than the model that you're showing here the original scope
I watched this again and love it every time! I live in commie NJ and it's hard to have fun like this now.
My daddy gave me one of these rifles with a nylon stock back when I was 17. I'm 46 now.
The last time I dug it out for a range trip it suffered and failure and now the breech won't open more than 50 percent or so.
Super fun gun to shoot. I gotta take it apart and figure out what's wrong.
...when I inherited dad's rifle ca 1984 I hadda completely strip and clean it - it hadn't neen broken down for 40 or more years at the time
Had a High Standard sport king very similar gills and all. Any knowledge on that one ?
I have a savage model 7a and its a blast to shoot but hard to find replacement parts and seems to have lil info about it but when properly oiled and cleaned can shoot 22 shorts in semi auto
I have watched quite a few of your videos. I really enjoy the way you present them. I have one of these JCHiggins 101 16s that was given to me by my dad just a couple of weeks before he passed away the end of last year. It is missing an ejector on the right side of bolt. Do you have any knowledge of where I may be able to find one to fix this great rifle?
I never really liked this model until now. I have never fired one and have not seen the features shown as you did here. Looks like a good gun to me now especially that single shot feature.
I got jam in my 22 Lr Ted Williamson. What could be the problem ?
Just picked one up thanks for the vidio
Gonna clean it up and see what she'll do
Where could you find a scope mount for that rifle?
I guess I'll have to pull mine out from the back of the safe one of these days. Its been over twenty years since I've seen it.
My great uncle had one. It would shoot shorts, longs, and long rifles without any difficulty. I liked the way it held open until you released the trigger. Not sure what happened to it. It was very accurate.
You can also pull the bolt back until it contacts the hammer and pull the trigger and ride the bolt forward.
I have a Savage (Utica) 6A with all the bells and whistles. The folding open rear sight, the replaceable element front sight, the 105 aperture rear sight and a Weaver 29S 3x scope in the T1 mount.
For my money, no better semiautomatic. 22 rifle was ever made. Well made, accurate, reliable and durable
Savage, in the literature that came with the rifle, recommended taking the action to pieces every THOUSAND shots!
Try that with a 10/22 or Marlin Model 60!
Did those stocks come checkered from the factory???
As far as I know, yes they do. The stock on my JC Higgins is made of tenite.
Very cool rifle, and another great video. I wonder what the reasoning was behind that action design 🤷♂️
Pretty cool function no doubt 👍
In my opinion, it was an idea that made it possible to shoot .22 short, long, and long rifle loads in the same rifle interchangeably. Also, you can visually inspect the breech just by holding the trigger back, thereby knowing if the gun is empty or not. But that's just my opinion.
Now I want one 😅
They are pretty cool.😉
GREAT. ADDITION
If you have time I’d like to see if there is a change in impact when in bolt lock vs semi auto.
I own a one and where would I find the production date for my rifle, thanks in advance.
I have a Savage probably just as old as that if not older it's a model 22 semi-automatic and that's all it says to click clack with the vent
...dad bought his Ranger 101.16 before he joined the Army ca. 1942 or '43
That winchester ammo is expensive here at our Walmart its 42.97 a bulk box
I understand. Walmart is higher in price than many gun stores in my area. For example, CCI standard is $3.95 at my favorite gun store, and $4.95at my local Walmart. Cost savings? I don't think so.☹
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Wish I could find a scope mount for mine
HAd a Springfield marked gun that operated and looked exactly the same
I have a similar rifle branded with the Coast to Coast name.
I had one years ago, I wished I had it, I have to find one, Eck usmc
Got 1. Don't make 'em like they use to!
If its a Savage, its accurate...every Savage I've shot is a shooter.
Lot of jc higgens bargains at gun auctions. When I was a boy just about every appliance and guns came from sears and robuck . Sears and Robuck dropped the jc higgens line about 1962
it is to bad they nick named it a click clack gun makes it sound cheap . i have two of these in stevens 87a by far it is a great gun i found it shoots better then some expensive guns today like a tika and many rugers
So many old .22's will out shoot modern day new guns. I'm sure your rifles are real tack drivers because most all of these shoot well.
Seems to me like a complicated little gun that could get somebody hurt
It's not really all that complicated. Perhaps I went into detail a bit too much. Once you shoot the gun and handle it a bit, it becomes quite easy, and lots of fun. If you ever get the chance to shoot one you will see what I mean.