A different .22 semi-auto. Squibman

[hammer24]

I grabbed onto this oddball today. It's kind of a neat little rifle, shell deflector, 15 rd. mags, and compensator. Does anybody have any experience with this critter?
Stock photos

 

[M67]

Does that have a click clack action?

 

[BogWalker]

I haven't the slightest idea, but it is freaking sweet I can tell you that.

 

[2in1evtime]

I picked one up for my grandson a couple years ago, had 3 15 round mags with it also. cleaned it up good and he hasnt had a issue with it yet. But on the downside we havent been able to find mags or it in case these fail. Hope you have as much luck with yours as we have.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Mossberg?

-J-

 

[hammer24]

Mossberg?

-J-

This was manufactured by a company called Squires Bingham in the Philippines, and the rifle is called the Squibman model 20A. I don't know when it was manufactured, but apparently they were made into the early 80s. Squires Bingham moved to the US and became Armscor. Magazines are available by ordering through Armscor. As far as a click clack action, I'm not sure. I actually had to Google it, as it was a new term to me. Haven't got to shoot it yet.

 

[TheEngineer]

Does that have a click clack action?

My thoughts exactly...looks like a version of a Savage/Stevens Model 87A/B (technically the 87s are tube fed, i cant remember the model number that has a magazine)

 

[hammer24]

It has a distinctly different sound and bolt mechanism than any other .22 that I own.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

This was manufactured by a company called Squires Bingham in the Philippines, and the rifle is called the Squibman model 20A. I don't know when it was manufactured, but apparently they were made into the early 80s. Squires Bingham moved to the US and became Armscor. Magazines are available by ordering through Armscor. As far as a click clack action, I'm not sure. I actually had to Google it, as it was a new term to me. Haven't got to shoot it yet.

Roger that. Thought "squibman" in the title was referring to something else.

Still - certainly looks like an older Mossberg semi-auto...

 

[red_zr24x4]

Does that have a click clack action?

My thoughts exactly...looks like a version of a Savage/Stevens Model 87A/B (technically the 87s are tube fed, i cant remember the model number that has a magazine)

My thoughts also, sure looks like an 87 receiver to me

 

[M67]

It has a distinctly different sound and bolt mechanism than any other .22 that I own.

So when you pull the trigger and the action cycles, does the bolt stay back until you reset (let go of) the trigger?

 

[TheEngineer]

It has a distinctly different sound and bolt mechanism than any other .22 that I own.

I believe that this is why he asked...

Does that have a click clack action?

Does the bolt stay open when you hold the trigger after you fire?
Can you hear a "click clack" sound as the action cycles?
Does the bolt push in/pull out (perpendicular to the barrel) so that you can "lock" it either open or closed?

 

[hammer24]

Alright guys, just ran out and put some rounds through it. The bolt seems to cycle normally, meaning the bolt does not stay back until trigger is released. The cycling is audibly louder than a 10/22 or marlin 60. The bolt can be locked back via pulling the bolt back and pushing in the bolt handle. Upon researching click clack actions, it seems they tend to be slower actioning, I did not notice any slowness in the cycling.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I believe that this is why he asked...


Does the bolt stay open when you hold the trigger after you fire?
Can you hear a "click clack" sound as the action cycles?
Does the bolt push in/pull out (perpendicular to the barrel) so that you can "lock" it either open or closed?

I have an old High Standard Sport King Special rifle that does both of these things. It's one of the ones known as a "gill rifle".

 

[TheEngineer]

I have an old High Standard Sport King Special rifle that does both of these things. It's one of the ones known as a "gill rifle".

Yes sir

I have a 1953 Savage/Stevens Model 87B that i restored a few months ago https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/gunsmithing/327676-stevens-model-87b-cleanup-advice.html

OP...in the thread i had, there are a lot of good links that might help you out. I know of one in there somewhere that went to "Rimfire Central" and was all about gill guns, which i think yours may fall in that category

Edit: Found it http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344753 There's 33 pages worth of information there, not sure if there's anything specifically about your gun though

 

[hammer24]

Here are a few more pics. These are of my rifle, metal is in great shape, wood and stock finish have seen better days.

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[DoggyDaddy]

Hammer, does it have "slots" milled in the left side of the receiver, opposite the ejection port?

 

[hammer24]

No gills.

 

[indiucky]

Roger that. Thought "squibman" in the title was referring to something else.

Still - certainly looks like an older Mossberg semi-auto...

True that...They don't "invent" guns in the Phillipines but they do "copy" guns and I believe this is their copy of the Mossberg...


IMHO ofcourse....