history on 22 long rifel

Question
dear Paul
I recently inherited a 22 long rifle. I was told it is early 1900's but i don't know. the only marking i can find on the rifle are "SPRINGFIELD J. Stevens arms company Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A. MODEL 85 A" on the top of the barrel and "CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE SMOKELESS GREASED ONLY" on the left side of the barrel and "4" at the base of the barrel before the chamber. There is also a patent number I just noticed in small letters along the right side of the sight i believe it says "patent 2094577 others pending". Is there anyway to find anything out about the rifle. Any information you can provide would be helpful.
Thank you,
Jaron

Answer
Its a utility grade semi auto .22 rimfire.
It was made from 1939 to 1976 in various configurations.
You can get a schimatic here.
http://www.savage99.com/data_sheets.htm
Its worth $25 to $175 depending on condition.
No database available to date these rifles.
Savage/Stevens has an independant historian
He may be able to give you more detailed information.
He may be able to photo copy an owners manual.

John Callahan 53 Quarry Road Westfield, MA 01085
Please send a detailed letter with: -Your name and address -A phone number where you can be contacted if necessary -The model and/or serial number if available -Any other pertinent information Mr. Callahan will respond with a letter detailing his services.