Savage/Stevens/Western Field .22 model 85

oscarpapa95 · 03-20-2008, 10:32 PM

I have a model 85 .22 semi auto. It's an old Western Field. I would like to find out the age. Any ideas? Thanks
Oscar Papa

sbowers5 · 03-21-2008, 09:56 AM

Try numirich they have all the parts for the mod. 85.
steve

acarpenter · 03-21-2008, 03:30 PM

I also have a Stevens Model 85 Semi-Auto .22 that my dad just gave me to fix up. I need to buy a magazine, which I have already found, but it seems like there is a piece missing as the little grooved bolt handle moves freely in and out about half a centimeter. This movement is perpendicular to the bolt. ANY idea what I should be looking for???

Fatstrat · 03-22-2008, 08:27 AM

Could it be for a manual bolt hold open?

acarpenter · 03-23-2008, 11:16 AM

That thought did cross my mind, however I couldn't ever decide because I know it is changeable between semi-auto and single shot, so I didnt know how it would keep from catching on semi mode. I haven't tried it though, so you could be right.
And I just remembered that if you pull the bolt all the way open then you can slide it in to another opening which holds it open.

wunhunglo · 03-23-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarpenter

I also have a Stevens Model 85 Semi-Auto .22 that my dad just gave me to fix up. I need to buy a magazine, which I have already found, but it seems like there is a piece missing as the little grooved bolt handle moves freely in and out about half a centimeter. This movement is perpendicular to the bolt. ANY idea what I should be looking for???

As far as I am aware there should be a light spring in the bolt handle piece to hold it out. Is there not a cut-out in the receiver to lock it into place for single shot operation?

acarpenter · 03-23-2008, 05:35 PM

yes, there are two cutouts, and I would assume one is for semi one is for single. maybe these pics will help.

wunhunglo · 03-25-2008, 06:46 AM

I believe that the first one is the single shot option, locking the bolt from coming back and the other is for locking the bolt open. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

acarpenter · 03-25-2008, 10:00 PM

that seems right to me, I havent actually tested it out though. i just cant firgure out how it would operate in semi auto mode without something to keep it from sliding into the notch which keeps it locked.

GlockMeister · 03-25-2008, 10:06 PM

Welcome to G&G oscarpapa95.

applerancher · 04-13-2008, 10:37 AM

Oscar Papa, I too have a Model 85 .22 that was my dads and I am trying to restore it also. Mine may be a slightly different version than yours but I took a few pictures of the bolt mechanism that looks alot like yours. There is a small ball detent that holds mine in the open semi-auto position. When in the single shot position it locks in place when pressed in using the same ball detent. Hope the pictures help.

acarpenter · 04-13-2008, 12:05 PM

Hmm. That looks helpful indeed. Maybe I can track down a piece that is an acceptable replacement. Thanks for the help.

Dewey Martin · 05-08-2008, 05:51 PM

I Dewey Martin Livingston, TN looking to buy a Savage Model 6 as pictured posted by applerancher on
April 13, 2008. Looking to get a gun like my grandfathers. I have purchase three in the past but there is always something messed up about the rifle. Scope has been mounted leaving screw holes, stock split, fully automatic, ect. I will pay top dollar for a rifle in great shape - hopeful a 6B but must be SAVAGE not Stevens or Sears. Please help for it has been 10 year at gun shows across the country. deweymartin@twlakes.net THANKS AND PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO ALL.

03-20-2008, 10:32 PM	#1
oscarpapa95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	Savage/Stevens/Western Field .22 model 85 I have a model 85 .22 semi auto. It's an old Western Field. I would like to find out the age. Any ideas? Thanks Oscar Papa

03-21-2008, 09:56 AM	#2
sbowers5 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: sawyer, ok Posts: 199	Try numirich they have all the parts for the mod. 85. steve __________________ For those who never fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.

03-23-2008, 11:16 AM	#5
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 130	That thought did cross my mind, however I couldn't ever decide because I know it is changeable between semi-auto and single shot, so I didnt know how it would keep from catching on semi mode. I haven't tried it though, so you could be right. And I just remembered that if you pull the bolt all the way open then you can slide it in to another opening which holds it open. Last edited by acarpenter; 03-23-2008 at 11:27 AM. Reason: add information

03-23-2008, 05:35 PM	#7
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 130	yes, there are two cutouts, and I would assume one is for semi one is for single. maybe these pics will help. Attached Thumbnails

03-25-2008, 10:06 PM	#10
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,894	Welcome to G&G oscarpapa95. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-21-2008, 03:30 PM	#3
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 130	I also have a Stevens Model 85 Semi-Auto .22 that my dad just gave me to fix up. I need to buy a magazine, which I have already found, but it seems like there is a piece missing as the little grooved bolt handle moves freely in and out about half a centimeter. This movement is perpendicular to the bolt. ANY idea what I should be looking for???

03-22-2008, 08:27 AM	#4
Fatstrat Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 40	Could it be for a manual bolt hold open?

03-25-2008, 06:46 AM	#8
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Darkest Afrika" Posts: 486	I believe that the first one is the single shot option, locking the bolt from coming back and the other is for locking the bolt open. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

03-25-2008, 10:00 PM	#9
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 130	that seems right to me, I havent actually tested it out though. i just cant firgure out how it would operate in semi auto mode without something to keep it from sliding into the notch which keeps it locked.

04-13-2008, 10:37 AM	#11
applerancher Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Oscar Papa, I too have a Model 85 .22 that was my dads and I am trying to restore it also. Mine may be a slightly different version than yours but I took a few pictures of the bolt mechanism that looks alot like yours. There is a small ball detent that holds mine in the open semi-auto position. When in the single shot position it locks in place when pressed in using the same ball detent. Hope the pictures help. Attached Thumbnails

04-13-2008, 12:05 PM	#12
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 130	Hmm. That looks helpful indeed. Maybe I can track down a piece that is an acceptable replacement. Thanks for the help.

05-08-2008, 05:51 PM	#13
Dewey Martin Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	I Dewey Martin Livingston, TN looking to buy a Savage Model 6 as pictured posted by applerancher on April 13, 2008. Looking to get a gun like my grandfathers. I have purchase three in the past but there is always something messed up about the rifle. Scope has been mounted leaving screw holes, stock split, fully automatic, ect. I will pay top dollar for a rifle in great shape - hopeful a 6B but must be SAVAGE not Stevens or Sears. Please help for it has been 10 year at gun shows across the country. deweymartin@twlakes.net THANKS AND PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO ALL.

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