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[AK all day]

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[Bangzoom]

50 bucks?

[AK all day]

50 bucks?

Think so haha? It was free... so $1 is good enough to me LOL.

I would imagine its made probably in the 60s? I have never seen one of these before. It also shoots very well.

[rromeo]

50 bucks?

As an unmolested shooter, it would probably be worth $100-150. The home gunsmithing that was attempted killed any collector value. If you were asking $100 for it, I'd offer $70.

It was made by Stevens for Montgomery Wards from in the 1930s-'40s. These aren't highly sought after, so being uncommon doesn't make it valuable.

[AK all day]

As an unmolested shooter, it would probably be worth $100-150. The home gunsmithing that was attempted killed any collector value. If you were asking $100 for it, I'd offer $70.

It was made by Stevens for Montgomery Wards from in the 1930s-'40s. These aren't highly sought after, so being uncommon doesn't make it valuable.

Figured so... garage gun-smithing at it's finest.

I could put some small screws in the holes and fit flush to seal the holes up, but the damage is still there. Wow, I would have never though it was that old, did they only make them during that time or some later? Do you have any idea how many were made (as you said "uncommon")?

Also.... when it has a strange function that holds the bolt open when you hold the trigger after a shot.... kind of strange to me.. almost as acting as the trigger reset? I have no idea what I'm talking about.

[CSACANNONEER]

$50 to $100 would be a fair price.

[AK all day]

Have seen a few put up in bay area gun shops for 160.00-180.00 believe it or not.

=8-)

Wow, that's higher than I would have imagined, but as said, the failed gun-smithing drops value for this one likely. Thanks for sharing that info.

[Tom-ADC]

That looks a lot like a Savage or Stevens model 87, have you shot it yet?

[AK all day]

That looks a lot like a Savage or Stevens model 87, have you shot it yet?

Yes I did, I ran a rapid fire of one entire tube at about 70 yards. Every round hit the same place, and the sights are on target. The bore is excellent, no flaws.

[Tom-ADC]

Did the bolt forward on its own or did you have to release the trigger first?

[Jester3]

Nice little savage 87, made for wards as an economy model, as alot of the major rifle manufacturers would back in the day you could pickup a 22 rifle everywhere but maybe a church! The bubba drilling should just be plugged, not that big a deal as it isn't a high end weapon.
Grab your ammo and have fun as it isn't cash valuable, but priceless for reliable cheap entertainment.
Enjoy it!

[AK all day]

Did the bolt forward on its own or did you have to release the trigger first?

The trigger must be released for the bolt to go forward.

[AK all day]

Nice little savage 87, made for wards as an economy model, as alot of the major rifle manufacturers would back in the day you could pickup a 22 rifle everywhere but maybe a church! The bubba drilling should just be plugged, not that big a deal as it isn't a high end weapon.
Grab your ammo and have fun as it isn't cash valuable, but priceless for reliable cheap entertainment.
Enjoy it!

Words from the wise there! Thanks!

[rromeo]

Figured so... garage gun-smithing at it's finest.

I could put some small screws in the holes and fit flush to seal the holes up, but the damage is still there. Wow, I would have never though it was that old, did they only make them during that time or some later? Do you have any idea how many were made (as you said "uncommon")?

Also.... when it has a strange function that holds the bolt open when you hold the trigger after a shot.... kind of strange to me.. almost as acting as the trigger reset? I have no idea what I'm talking about.

I didn't say it was rare, because I don't know how many they made. It's just uncommon, because they are in closets somewhere or turned in by Aunt Maude after Uncle Bernie died.
Sort of like a Pinto. They made a bunch of them 40 years ago, but you just don't see one everyday.