Author Topic: $20 Dollar Rifle (Read 1114 times)

jh45gun · « **on:** June 26, 2004, 02:23:40 PM »

No Gang was not at a Rummage sale! (Had to add that as I am a rummage sale addict.)

Went to the gun show today did not find anything of interest and stopped at the local gun shop afterwards. There was a Savage/Springfield Model 187R in the rack with a sign on it that said. Parts gun does not fire and a tag that said 35 bucks. Well I like to tinker with guns so I told the owner since it does not fire and needs some attention if you sell it to me for 20 bucks I will buy it. Well she did and I took it home with me. Now after looking at it I thought geez it looks all there and when you pull the trigger it goes click so I could not take it any longer into the truck with some shells and headed for the out skirts of town. I have no idea what they thought as it fires fine. Had a few hangups but I figure a good cleaning will take care of that. When I bought it I figured probably a fireing pin replacement but she fires them right off. Guess I got LUCKY today! The darn thing looks like it will shoot fairly accuate too from what I seen. Did not put it on paper yet just did a function test and ran about 30 rounds through it.

Jim

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2004, 02:50:18 PM »

Well, you know what they say, "even a blind hog...." Everyone deserves a break sooner or later.... Congrats on the great buy!

Fullchoke · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2004, 02:44:59 PM »

Yep, I've heard the "blind hog" deal, but jh45gun is a regular bargain magnet. He picked up a classic scope for next to nothing and earlier this month found a peep sight IIRC at a bargain. Way to go jh45gun! Keep on keepin'on

jh45gun · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2004, 06:45:40 PM »

Thanks Full choke, Yea been lucky but put some time in at it also but thenI have lots of that

Early bird gets the worm ect ect :grin:

:roll: :wink:

ridgerunner01mo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2004, 08:17:12 AM »

bought a stevens model 66 like you it shoot,sa have know idea when made.
would you know what time period ? look,s like it had a peep at one time
any help will be great ly appreciated. knew to this forum.

ridgerunner01mo

jh45gun · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2004, 10:35:54 AM »

I am still trying to figure out when mine was made with no luck. Will check my books for the 66 and see if I can find anything tomorrow. I will be out tonight. Jim

oso45-70 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2004, 06:30:01 PM »

Ridgrunner,
Welcome to GBO, Don't know what to tell you as far as putting a date on your 66 but if you hang around here long enough someone will come up with your information im sure. Good luck and stay safe........Joe..........