Stevens Model 87A .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Tubular Magazine, Blued Finish
This Springfield-marked J. Stevens Arms Co. Model 87A stands out for its distinctive right-side vented "gill" receiver, open-top ejection port, and versatile operating system. It features a 24-inch barrel, an under-barrel tubular magazine, and factory open sights. Barrel markings reference Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts with the standard Springfield/J.
Stevens legend; there is no factory "serial number exempt" notation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. Finish wear and areas of pitting are visible.
What’s Included
- Stevens Arms Model 87A .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The Model 87A uses a direct-blowback, semi-automatic system for .22 LR and includes a manual bolt-lock that allows single-shot or manual cycling when using .22 Short or .22 Long. Semiautomatic operation is designed for .22 LR only.
The receiver is the recognizable "gill" pattern with right-side vents, an open-top ejection port, and multiple patent-number rollmarks. The barrel carries the Springfield-marked J. Stevens Arms Co. Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Model 87A legend, while the receiver bears only the patent-number rollmarks.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: an unhooded blade front pairs with a driftable, elevator-adjustable open rear sight. The charging system uses a charging knob for positive control.
Feeding is via an under-barrel tubular magazine with a brass-lined loading port and a knurled inner tube, offering a 15-round capacity. The rifle wears a blued finish over a steel receiver and a hardwood, one-piece stock with a straight comb and semi-pistol grip. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches. Made in the United States.