Stevens Model 87A .22 S/L/LR Semi-Auto Rimfire, 24-inch Barrel, Tubular Magazine, Chicopee Falls U.S.-Made
This Stevens Model 87A is a U.S.-made rimfire with the distinctive right-side gill-slotted receiver and Chicopee Falls rollmarks. It offers .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle compatibility, with a top-plunger bolt lock that enables semi-auto operation with .22 LR and manual operation for .22 Short/Long. A 24-inch steel barrel, integral under-barrel tubular magazine, and open iron sights round out a classic Savage/Stevens design from the pre-1968, serial-exempt era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is pitting and wear throughout the metal surfaces. The stock has been painted brown.
What's Included
- Stevens Model 87A rifle
- 1x 14-round integral under-barrel tubular magazine with right-side loading port and knurled end cap
The Model 87A uses a blowback-operated semi-automatic system for .22 LR and a manual bolt-lock top plunger that allows manual operation with .22 Short and .22 Long. The right-side bolt handle provides straightforward charging and control.
Feeding is via an under-barrel tubular magazine with a right-side loading port and a knurled end cap. Capacity is listed at 14+1 with .22 LR, providing ample on-board rounds for plinking or small game use.
The 24-inch steel barrel is paired with open iron sights: a drift-set front blade and an adjustable rear leaf. This setup offers a simple, proven sighting arrangement appropriate for the platform.
Construction is all-steel for the barrel and receiver with a blued finish. The one-piece hardwood stock features a straight comb and semi-pistol grip with no checkering, and a stamped metal trigger guard. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches.
Notable design details include the right-side longitudinal gill slots on the receiver tube, a knurled end plug at the rear of the receiver, and multiple U.S. patent numbers on the receiver. Rollmarks read: "STEVENS – SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION – CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS., U.S.A. – MODEL 87A." and ".22 SHORT, LONG OR LONG RIFLE – LONG RIFLE ONLY AS AUTOMATIC." The rifle is serial number exempt as a pre-1968 manufacture.