Springfield Model 66-B

Question
I recently purchased a tube fed bolt action 22, the barrel states, Springfield Manufactured by J. Stevens Arms Company
Chicopee Falls, Mass, U.S.A. CAL 22 SL or LR.there is a flat spot on the barel where the rear sight would normally be, however it has peep sight near the end of the barrel that is stamped "patent pending" this also stamped on the left side of the barrel and the front, ramp style, front sight, also on the left side of the barrel where it mets the reciever is a 4 inside a circle. I have looked on the net but I have not been able to find any info, if you could offer some insight as to age and availibilty of parts, and approaxamet value, it would be greatly appreciated.
Steven

Answer
Steven,

Although I cannot give you an exact manufacturing date/year (many records on Stevens/Savage etc. are no longer available) I can provide some info that should aid you some.

Beginning in 1884 the firm started doing business as the J. Stevens & Company.  In approximately 1888 it was incorporated as the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.  They did business as such until 1920 when it taken over by the Savage Arms Co.

The Stevens company produced many .22 rifles that were inexpensive utility type bolt actions rifles. They were both single shot and repeaters. Three models were available with tube magazines, the M066, M66, and the M086.

Numrich Gun Parts Co. often has many various parts for these rifles but you will need to check that out further with them. You can view their website at www.e-gunparts.com

The approximate retail value of the rifle if in "good" to "vary good" condition is $100 to $200 depending on which condition category it comes closest to.

I hope this helps and thanks for the question Steven.

Sid Lark