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<blockquote data-quote="bls8433" data-source="post: 2720046" data-attributes="member: 43959"><p>My dad purchased this Springfield/Stevens model 85 back in the late 30's. I used it growing up on the farm. Squirrels, blackbirds and striped gophers where the main targets. It had very fine sights and my record was 8 spriped gophers from the hood of my 65 Chev with 8 shots, all head shots. I don't think this rifle was rated highly but it shot very well for me. It had field nicknames of 'gill rifle' or 'clickclack' - Named as the action would remain open until you released the trigger. It also had a bolt lock that allowed you to shoot shorts by using it like a bolt action. Now is a safe queen due to poorer eyesight but had great memories.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bls8433, post: 2720046, member: 43959"] My dad purchased this Springfield/Stevens model 85 back in the late 30's. I used it growing up on the farm. Squirrels, blackbirds and striped gophers where the main targets. It had very fine sights and my record was 8 spriped gophers from the hood of my 65 Chev with 8 shots, all head shots. I don't think this rifle was rated highly but it shot very well for me. It had field nicknames of 'gill rifle' or 'clickclack' - Named as the action would remain open until you released the trigger. It also had a bolt lock that allowed you to shoot shorts by using it like a bolt action. Now is a safe queen due to poorer eyesight but had great memories. [/QUOTE]
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