Bolt Action/Semi-Auto .22 rifle

Published on July 3, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This video reviews the Savage/Stevens Model 87A, a vintage .22LR rifle with a unique hybrid bolt-action/semi-automatic 'Click-Clack' mechanism. It details the loading procedure for the tubular magazine, demonstrates how to lock the bolt for bolt-action mode, and shows the rifle firing in both configurations. Visual evidence highlights the magazine loading, safety selector, bolt locking, and gas venting during semi-auto fire.

Quick Summary

The Savage/Stevens Model 87A is a vintage .22LR rifle known for its 'Click-Clack' action, allowing it to function as both a bolt-action and semi-automatic firearm. It utilizes a tubular magazine under the barrel and can be converted to bolt-action by locking the bolt handle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Vintage .22LR Hybrid Rifle
  2. 00:03Loading the Tubular Magazine
  3. 00:17Bolt-Action Conversion & Safety
  4. 00:25Bolt-Action Firing Demonstration
  5. 00:33Semi-Automatic Firing Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Savage/Stevens Model 87A unique?

The Savage/Stevens Model 87A is unique due to its 'Click-Clack' action, which allows it to function as both a traditional bolt-action rifle and a semi-automatic rifle, offering versatility in shooting modes.

How do you load the Savage/Stevens Model 87A?

The Model 87A features a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel. You load .22 LR cartridges directly into the magazine port until it reaches its approximate 15-round capacity.

How can the Model 87A be switched between semi-auto and bolt-action?

To convert to bolt-action mode, you push the bolt handle inward, locking the action. This requires manual cycling of the bolt after each shot. Releasing the bolt allows for semi-automatic operation.

What caliber is the Savage/Stevens Model 87A?

The Savage/Stevens Model 87A is chambered in .22 LR (Long Rifle) caliber, a common and versatile rimfire cartridge suitable for plinking, training, and small game hunting.

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