What are problems that cause a Stevens 887 not to feed corectly?

Answer 1

This simplest solution to the problem is completely cleaning the action. Cleaning the gun properly requires disassembly so be mindful of how things fit together. However there was a recall on this firearm issued in 1982 it might be wise to go to the trouble of contacting Stevens and having them inspect the weapon. Below you will find the information regarding inspection, providing Stevens is still offering that service. My analysis of this gun goes as follows, you get what you pay for, it sold for less than 100 dollars in the early 80's. I put about 300 rounds through it before it stopped working. I placed it in the closet sometime in the early 80's and left there until 2008 because the ammo would not feed properly. Recently I was told by a gun expert it won't feed properly because the thing has never been cleaned. He said, "Clean the hell out of it and get back to me." Springfield

Models 187 and 187TS,

.22 Caliber Semiautomatic Rifles Stevens

Models 80, 88 and 887 Golden West

Model 781DL Hiawatha

Model 587 Revelation

Models 135 and 160 Sears

Model 2200 Westpoint

Model 487T RECALL: To the owners of the .22 caliber semiautomatic rifles listed above: Recently we learned that there is a remote possibility that these rifles might fire while on "SAFE". To our knowledge, no one has been injured as a result of this condition. However, to avoid the possibility of an accident, we are recalling these rifles for inspection and correction of this condition, if necessary. If you have one of the models listed above, and if its serial number is: * B256621 or higher * C000001 or higher * B000001 or higher Unload the rifle, package it carefully, and return it via UPS to: Stevens Rifle Inspection Program

Springdale Road

Westfield, MA 01085

(413) 562-7764 Your rifle will be inspected, adjusted and returned at no charge to you. Source: * AFTE Journal, January 1982; Volume 14, Number 1:6 * California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 86-6 This simplest solution to the problem is completely cleaning the action. Cleaning the gun properly requires disassembly so be mindful of how things fit together. However there was a recall on this firearm issued in 1982 it might be wise to go to the trouble of contacting Stevens and having them inspect the weapon. Below you will find the information regarding inspection, providing Stevens is still offering that service. My analysis of this gun goes as follows, you get what you pay for, it sold for less than 100 dollars in the early 80's. I put about 300 rounds through it before it stopped working. I placed it in the closet sometime in the early 80's and left there until 2008 because the ammo would not feed properly. Recently I was told by a gun expert it won't feed properly because the thing has never been cleaned. He said, "Clean the hell out of it and get back to me." Springfield

Models 187 and 187TS,

.22 Caliber Semiautomatic Rifles Stevens

Models 80, 88 and 887 Golden West

Model 781DL Hiawatha

Model 587 Revelation

Models 135 and 160 Sears

Model 2200 Westpoint

Model 487T RECALL: To the owners of the .22 caliber semiautomatic rifles listed above: Recently we learned that there is a remote possibility that these rifles might fire while on "SAFE". To our knowledge, no one has been injured as a result of this condition. However, to avoid the possibility of an accident, we are recalling these rifles for inspection and correction of this condition, if necessary. If you have one of the models listed above, and if its serial number is: * B256621 or higher * C000001 or higher * B000001 or higher Unload the rifle, package it carefully, and return it via UPS to: Stevens Rifle Inspection Program

Springdale Road

Westfield, MA 01085

(413) 562-7764 Your rifle will be inspected, adjusted and returned at no charge to you. Source: * AFTE Journal, January 1982; Volume 14, Number 1:6 * California Department of Justice Firearms Safety Note 86-6