Stevens Model 87A .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 24-inch Barrel, Tubular Magazine, "Gill Gun" Vented Receiver — Blued, Hardwood Stock
This Stevens Model 87A stands out for its vented "Gill Gun" receiver and distinctive cycling character known as the "Click-Clack." It is chambered in .22 LR for semi-automatic operation and can be used in single-shot/manual mode with .22 Short or .22 Long. The 24-inch barrel, under-barrel tubular magazine, and straightforward hardwood stock complete a classic American .22 rifle configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are significant markings and areas of surface rust consistent with prior handling and use. The action locks up tightly. A full disassembly and cleaning may be beneficial. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at the external finish.
What's Included
- Stevens Model 87A .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The receiver features the recognizable series of vent or "gill" slots, with an external coil spring visible in the right-side stock cutout. This design is the source of the rifle’s "Gill Gun" and "Click-Clack" nicknames and is a hallmark feature of the Model 87A family.
Barrel markings read: ".22 SHORT, LONG OR LONG RIFLE — LONG RIFLE ONLY AS AUTOMATIC." In practice, the rifle runs semi-automatically with .22 LR and can be used as a single-shot or manual repeater with .22 Short or .22 Long as needed.
The rifle uses an under-barrel tubular magazine with a brass-colored loading port and a knurled magazine tube cap at the muzzle. Capacity is listed at 15+1 with .22 LR, paired with a 24-inch barrel for a traditional small-bore rimfire layout.
Controls include a round, checkered bolt knob; the push-in bolt handle locks the bolt open or closed. A large knurled takedown screw sits ahead of the trigger guard, and the rear receiver is capped with a knurled end piece for easy field handling.
The hardwood stock has a straight comb with a slight pistol grip, and the rifle is equipped with open sights: a front blade and an open rear sight with an elevator. The blued finish rounds out a classic Stevens rimfire built in the United States.