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Posted: 8/4/2026 8:44:53 AM EDT
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This might have been better posted in C&R forums? I’m on a low level quest to create a reasonable representative of the Stevens 77E to accompany my M16 variants. I currently have a very nice 1952 model 820B - 28” bbl to work with. I know it’s not an ideal starting point. Trying to decide if I continue looking for something closer like a 67F or 69E. Model 77C ‘s are occasionally available but I’m reading the 67F or 69E would be closer for what I’m trying to do. The stock profile on my 820 is the most obvious “problem”. Will a 67,69 or 77 stock fit on the 820 ? Any advice on this project would be most appreciated. Should I sell off the 820 and keep looking ? The 77c seems to be the most commonly available next best option without spending any serious money. |
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I have this one I started on years ago and never finished. I can't offer it for sale here , but if you would be interested you could message me. Keep an eye out on gunbroker also, these receivers usually go pretty cheap. Attached File Attached File |
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Long thread in the AR-15 / M-16 Retro forum about this exact subject matter: Retro Shotgun Project Begins! |
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The 820 is a different shotgun receiver and stock shape, they look cool and some did see use by police, but not correct for military. 67/77 pattern is what you want for the "look". You should be able to find reasonably priced 67 shotguns on the used market - They often are priced a bit less than 870s. You can cut the barrel down to mil length and refinish wood and add the recoil pad. The military surplus stocks used to be at Sarco and Numrich but show up occasionally on eBay - sometimes now more than the host project gun cost. |
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If you want just the look and profile - and not going for an exact replica - don't forget to look for inexpensive shotguns under Store brands like Sears, JC Penny, Montgomery Wards Western Field, Western Auto - they all sold versions of Savage Stevens shotguns in the era of the 60s when these were common. |
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If you get a Steven/Savage 67/77 type, be gentle pulling to trigger pack out. They are usually aluminum and the stock bolt screws into it. I usually loosen the stock bolt to relieve pressure on the cross pin. And the shell stop has a little backing nut. Put a drop of loctite on it. |
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Originally Posted By mike_nds: If you get a Steven/Savage 67/77 type, be gentle pulling to trigger pack out. They are usually aluminum and the stock bolt screws into it. I usually loosen the stock bolt to relieve pressure on the cross pin. And the shell stop has a little backing nut. Put a drop of loctite on it. Appreciate that advice. I grew up on 870’s & M500’s you gotta try pretty hard to screw them up. |
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