Springfield Firearms

there should be three numbers on the barrrel or receiver somewhere like 2 42 = feb, 1942 or 3 40 = march, 1940

1462142 was made in 1934

the springfield 87m was a product of the savage/ stevens arms company and was a variation of the stevens 87a action. The company used the springfield name to cash in on the popularity of the springfield armory military 1903/ 1903A bolt action rifle as well as the newly adopted M1 Garand rifle. The rifle was placed in a walnut looking stock and rumor had it that the rifle was produced as a possible military garand like training rifle however the rifle was never accepted by the Govt. Approx 300 rifles were produced around 1940 and ended up being sold to commercial accounts. The rifle was very expensive back then and did not sell well. The Springfield name was discontinued around 1946-48. None of the 300 rifles had serial numbers however a number can be found on the underside of the military metal butt plate on the end of the stock. A later version of the 87M was produced for SEars under the name Ranger 101.16.

Three versions of the 87M are out in the market. One has open sights. The other two feature a Weaver 330 scope similiar to the one produced for the military. The scopes are on two distinct mounts- one sits high and the rifle had the front sight intact. The other is on a low mount and the front sight is removed. All three rifles feature a military leather sling.

Recent auction in 2010 brought $1000 and March, 2012 an 87M without the scope brought $1200.

The 87M is appreciating rapidly and examples in good condition are very hard to find. While prices for everyday 87A rifles are between 100-200 dollars, the 87m has taken on the mystique of the " rifle that should have been a garand trainer or were the 300 prototypes that the govt decided not to buy".

Some have called the 87M a " T1" trainer, however the T1 was a Pederson prototype 7mm rifle that was in competition with the Garand " T3" prototype as a replacement for the military 1903/1903A springfield Armory bolt action rifle. General MdArthur demanded that the calibre be changed to 30-06 and the Garand was the winner of the competition/ placed into mass production 1940.

The action of the 87M is nicknamed " Gill Gun" due to the vents on the left side of the receiver. The 87 action is also called " Clickity Clack" guns referring to the sound of the semi- auto action when fired.

The rifle is accurate and fun to shoot.

No production records exist as a factory fire destroyed all records. Internet web sites list perhaps two dozen or less rifles based on the production number on the underside of the stock butt plate.

Yes

I don't know for sure, but I have a 30 WCF Model 94 30-30 carbine # 872605 that was puchased in 1920.

It's not worth much. You can buy a new one at Wal Mart for about $120.00. It won't be a Springfield. If you're buying one to use, I wouldn't buy it. But if you're buying it to restore, or just to have, knock yourself out.

This Website will answer any question on Springfield 1873- http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/ A quick answer is the barrel on a carbine is shortened for cavalry use.

I believe it is 567 years old

Numrich Gunparts Corp lists them as sold out. Bob's doesn't list one either and and e-mail I sent to Bob's came back with an autoresponse that they would contact me in 24 hours. That was months ago and still no contact. The only way I have found is to purchase another Model 50 (difficult to find) as a parts gun. I have one on the way with the factory firing pin. I'm probably going to have either my gunsmith or a metal shop make two or 3 additional pins for me. Be careful what you buy however, I've seen these guns with handmade pins using pieces of cotter key and even nails to make a firing pin.

A simple internet search will bring up many original and reproduction military manuals for the M1903 rifles and it's variants. They are also available on eBay. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Value depends upon condition. I suggest you visit the 30 40 Krag forum http://www.jouster.com/forum_list.html and pose your questions to these experts. Good luck

The value of the 30-40 Krag Winchester gun model 1895 is determined by its condition. One in excellent condition sells for 1300.00 as of 2014.

The value is the rifle is worth somewhere between $200 and $250. The exact amount will depend upon the condition of the rifle.

the m-1 carbine was produced by many contractors for the United states government during WW-2,and Korea.The list is made up of Inland division of general motors,Winchester repeating arms co.,Underwood Elliot-fisher,Qaulity hardware and machine co.,rock-ola music co.Irwin pederson co,Saginaw gear co.,National postal meter co.,standard products co.,IBM corp,The total production of all the listed companys were 5,817,471 rifles. made between dec.1941 thru sept.-1945.

your springfield model 1903 was produced in 1923.