New to me Springfield 84C- and some questions

[Herluf]

New to me Springfield (J Stevens) 84C- and some questions

I recently Inherited some firearms from my Grandfather and I have questions about most, so here's the first.

A J. Stevens, Springfield 84C-
.22LR
One five round magazine

It's seen alot of firing, and Grandpa wasn't much on cleaning, so it took a long evening to get this one clean and I still feel that it needs another round or two.

Pretty good condition though. Only the slightest signs of oxidation on the barrel and it doesn't even show up in pictures.

Question one. Where do I find the serial#? All I see is this info on the top of be barrel and one letter on the receiver.

Question two, what's the easiest way touch up these dings on the stock?

Three, does the finish on the metal look original to you folks?

Fourth, Numrich lists a couple different models of 10 round magazine for these, anyone know which is best?
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/198360.htm#115610I
Last, does anyone make the 5 round mags? It might be odd and picky, but I like the look of the rifle without a mag protruding from the bottom.

Thanks in advance for your advice. Haven't had a chance to hit the range with this one (LGS doesn't have any .22LR available) but I so far it definitely feels like a keeper.

 

[Sodbuster]

Hi Herluf. In order:

1) Serial numbers were not required when this rifle was made.
2) Try a damp cloth placed over the dings and then apply a hot iron to the cloth. This may raise the grain in the dents. The finish on the stock may preclude the steaming effect from working. In that case, the stock needs to be stripped. Try steaming again. If that doesn't work, the stock will need to be sanded. Sand the entire stock, not just the areas where the dings are, or the refinish will look spotted. Take care not to sand too much from the butt plate area, or else the butt plate will protrude above the level of the wood. Apply finish of your choice.
3) It could be original, hard to tell. Are there any worn areas?
4) I'd say part # 115610I is what you want. Several parts have 84C listed in the "description", but only 115610I is listed specifically under "model" for the 84C. May want to ask Numrich about the part number, and whether they can suggest a 5-round mag for that rifle. Good luck.

 

[Art Eatman]

Try Google for "firearms clips and magazines" or some such combination. There are a few specialty dealers with good selections.

 

[Herluf]

Anyone have any hard info on what range of years this model was produced? I've seen several variations online, but none of them have listed any sources for their numbers.

Art Eatman,
I was unwrapping some of Grandpa's other firearms stuff and out dropped another 5 round mag, so I think I'm good for mags now.

Sodbuster,
Thanks for all the info.
As for the stock, I'll try steaming the wood, I've done a similar thing with damp cloth and a soldering iron on guitar necks. What I was really wondering was if I decide not to refin, is there is a product I could rub in there to just darken the wood a touch so it wouldn't be as noticeable?

If I do refin, what kind of stripping agent works for the finish on these? I've stripped guitar bodies before and those usually have really tough finishes. If it's that difficult, then I'll skip it, but if it's an old nitro type finsih it should be easy enough to remove.

As to the metal, there is a very bit of oxidation on the bottom of the barrel. like very fine, very faded spots. A few dings, but no areas where it's been rubbed off in a wear pattern.