Stevens 67E in 12ga.

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Looks like I might be fixing to buy a Savage/Stevens Model 67E (A.K.A. Springfield 67, Savage 77, or Stevens 30 depending on trim) in 12ga. with a modified choke in fair condition. It takes 2 3/4 and 3" shells.

Anybody ever had one of these? Resources online are limited to a few forum discussions, some pictures, and an IPL. If you've used or owned one, what were your experiences? I understand that these are no frills, utilitarian guns.

The price is $140 - the gun needs to have the P.O.'s Name and DL# removed from the action (it was mechanically etched on) and to be re-blued completely. There are some scratches and wear on the stocks, but no cracks. The bore is reported to be pretty clean with very little pitting and the action functions well, if a little tight.

I have all the stuff I need to chemically re-blue a gun and refinish the wood. I'd probably glass bed the stock to the gun, as I've heard that it's a problem area in the gun's design. What do ya'll think of the price? I figure it's pretty good, and if I decide to sell it I should be able to make a profit. Am I wrong? What would you do? It's worth mentioning that the seller is a high-school friend of mine. We worked out the deal on facebook, of all places.

 

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I've got one of them in 12 gauge. You are spot on about it being a utility grade shotgun. Plain hardwood stock with no checkering on stock or foreend, fixed choke (full), barrel is permanently affixed to receiver, no sight rib on barrel just a plain silver bead at the end of the barrel. Plain hard plastic endplate on the stock.

I picked one up used from an acquaintance about 35 years ago. He wanted $30.00 and I did not have a shotgun at the time. I still have the gun in my collection. It does not get used anymore, but it is functional.

The model 67 has not been made for some time (production ended in 1970's) and I'm not sure how popular it was. Getting parts if you ever need them might be a problem.

I don't know if I would drop $140 on it (plus whatever it costs to recondition) considering you can probably get a new gun like the H&R pardner pump for about $200 brand new, but if you are helping an old friend by doing so it might be worth it to you.

 

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Thanks for the reply. From what I can tell, they weren't ever very popular. I have all the materials that would be needed for the recondition. I realize that it's not a steal, but it lets me work on an old gun, and I can help out this friend of mine as you say. So I figure it's worth it to me. I've found a good source of parts from Numrich. They have practically everything guts wise. Even a new, fancy set of stocks for $39. I just like a project, I guess.