The .30-06 Springfield rifle sold by Sears, specifically the Model 1903 Springfield, was introduced in 1906. Sears began selling rifles in the early 20th century, with their offerings including various models of the .30-06. Therefore, the rifle has been around for over a century, making it more than 100 years old. The exact age may vary depending on the specific model and year it was sold.
Springfield 87M was proposed by Savage Arms as a training rifle for the military which had adopted the M! 30-06 rifle however the govt did not accept this rifle and Savage ended up selling it to the civilian market. 300 rifles were built. They were expensive back in 1940 and did not sell so was discontinued as Springfield brand. Sears bought some under the Ranger brand. 2010 one sold at auction for $1000. In 2012 one sold at auction for $1200 ( both without the scope). Springfield brand was discontinued shortly after WW11 ( 1946-48). The action of the rifle is also known as Springfield 87A and sold to a wide variety of retailers who sold it under their own private labe.
sears sold this rifle in the 70s sears sold this rifle in the 70s
The Sears Roebuck model 281.517760 rifle was sold in 1971. It was priced at approximately $49.95 at the time of its release. This model was part of Sears' line of firearms, which were often manufactured by other companies and branded under the Sears name.
60's or so
The rifle is a Stevens 87 seni auto 22 Ranger was a Sears brand before World War 2. Sears guns sold after the war were sold under the JC Higgins brand. What you have is a pre war rifle made in the late 30s to 1941.
It would help if you stated the model. Sears sold several different BB guns.
The Model 25 is a High Stadnard designed rifle originally made exclusively fro Sears. The design was based on an extant Stevens / springfield rilfe Later High Stadnard sold this design under their own name. and private labeled for Western Hogeer with the APACHE trademane and fro Kroydon.
First we have to determine which Springfield Meteor your rifle is. Springfield manufactured and sold several different rifles under the Meteor name. Additional description such as barrel length, action type and any additional markings is needed to help narrow it down.
The Sears Model 43 103 19811 .22 caliber rifle was produced in the early 1960s. Specifically, it was manufactured around 1963 as part of a series of firearms sold under the Sears brand. This rifle was made by the Mossberg company, which produced various models for Sears during that time period.
Just purchased a Model 83 from a gentleman who states that he bought it new originally in 1940, when he was about 9 or 10 at the time. Introduced in 1935 and dropped from production in 1939. The Stevens Springfield rifle was also made for Sears's and was called the Ranger model 103 and there was also a model made for J.C. Higgins They sold for about $25.00
Sears Roebuck & Co sold the model 43-103.19811 , .22 cal , rimfire , SL / LR , tube feed , bolt action - the rifle was manufactured by Marlin Firearms Co.
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