If it's marked Springfield and not Stevens, probably circa WWII or so (though they weren't used by troops in the war, that roughly coincides with when they were sold to sportsmen under the Springfield brand name).
Have it examined by a good gunsmith
Try gunpartscorp and Wisner's websites.
I have a Springfield model 87a. 22 short an long rifle automatic. It was made by j. Stevens firearm co in Chicopee falls mass USA. Can I get a parts catalog for it an when was it made
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Sears- jc Higgins
Parts for a Stevens Model 87A can be found at: http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=089Zz87A
The Springfield name was used from 1920 to 1948 but I can't find a listing for a model 87. there are 2 Springfield 87A .22 rifles currently !!/2/05)listed on Auction Arms one is id ed as a Springfield Stevens and the other as a Springfield 87A i own a Wards Western Field model 87 tube fed semi auto .22 that appears to be identical to these two rifles i know it to be at over 50 years old. I also have one and it is dated to 1968
Send me your email, I'll send you a scan of the manual.
Numrich Arms,Gun Parts inc
Springfield (Stevens) is a .22 Long Rifle chambered semi automatic rifle. Tube fed, approximately 10 rounds. Production ended in the early 70's. It will fire .22 short and long but requires hand cycling. Value is between $50 and $150 depending on condition and market.
I found the J.Stevens model 87A 22 semi auto rifle to be approximately 82 years old hope this helps -------Vandy
Magazine tube for a Savage/Stevens 87a should be easy give Brownells a call. I think the part I got for my Stevens Springfield 86 is the same part. Theirs is listed as Old Savage ....works fine in my bolt 86. Ed