Later version of the standard-pattern Model 87 series Savage/Stevens .22 semiauto rifle. Made millions of them. Yours was probably made in the 60's-70's. Value from $75-$100. sales@countrygunsmith.net
You might do an internet search for Springfield + Bayonet.
Sears- jc Higgins
It was manufactured by Savage/Stevens sometime between 1920 and 1948. THIS IS A MODEL 15, BOUGHT BY DAD, AND GAVE TO ME. I AM NOW 72
Springfield was founded by Jebediah Obadiah Zachariah Jedediah Springfield. (For short Jebediah springfield.)
I cannot find a "Savage Model 59A" in any reference book - are you certain of the model number? There is a common Savage rifle, the Model 99A, which was chambered for .303, .30-30, or .300 Savage. The caliber markings will be on the barrel. If it is a .22 then it is almost always chambered for .22 Long Rifle. If it is chambered for .22 short, it will be marked as such. If in doubt, take the gun to a local gunsmith for a professional appraisal. The savage arms 59a is a bolt action 410 shotgun. Should have Stevens name on it above savage arms corporation.
.223 is considered a short action cartridge.
Florence Short was born on May 19, 1889, in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.
The short answer is no. It would be great to do that, but records of that nature were never kept. Sorry.
I have one given to my father for his 8th birthday, which would make it prior to 1934. By the way, if you know where I can get a front sight for this gun, I'd appreciate it! Just reply to this post.
A Springfield trapdoor weighs roughly ten pounds for the long gun version and nine pounds with the short Carbine version.
The address of the South Plainfield Historical Society is: Po Box 11, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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