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Lot 6127

Springfield 87A .22 Cal. Semi-Automatic Rifle

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No visible serial number (NVS) present, 24 in. blued barrel marked SPRINGFIELD / J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. / MODEL 87A / 22 SHORT LONG OR LONG RIFLE / LONG RIFLE ONLY AS AUTOMATIC with fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight, tubular magazine, walnut stock with original buttplate.

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Overall length 43 7/8 in.

DOM: 1938-1945
WT: 6lbs 3oz
CAL: .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle

FFL Status: Modern

Produced by Savage Arms under the Springfield brand during the mid-20th century. Known for its versatility, it could fire .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges. The rifle featured a simple yet reliable design with a tubular magazine and a "gill-gun" blowback action, named for its distinctive side vents. Affordable and dependable, the Model 87A became popular for small game hunting and target shooting.

Overall very good estate condition, barrel and receiver have mild surface scratches and finish wear, bore is shiny with strong rifling.