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1044
$2,012.00

*STEVENS HEAVY CUSTOM SINGLE SHOT TARGET RIFLE. SN 11538. Cal. 22 LR. Spectacular heavy target rifle built on a 44-1/2 action, probably a Model 50, which number is stamped on lower tang just behind triggers. It has a 30″, about No. 4 weight, oct to rnd bbl with early style globe front sight and a filled dovetail on top flat, with scope blocks also on top flat. There are additionally three plugged holes in top flat. Top flat also has the usual Stevens markings with “SPECIAL STEEL FOR / SMOKELESS POWDERS” on top right flat and the caliber marking on top left flat. Bottom flat, under forearm, has the number “720” which has a “1” overstamped on the “7”. There is also a large “1” near the end of the octagonal part and there are two connected “O”‘s on face of frame. Bottom of bbl, just above forearm, has the serial number “8169”. Receiver has a short range vernier tang sight with 2-3/4″ staff and a heavy spur lever with wood panels in the loop along with dbl set triggers. Stock appears to be a custom made, heavy Schutzen stock with massive rollover cheekpiece and a full brass Schutzen buttplate. Forearm is Stevens Schutzen style with deluxe checkering & semi-schnable tip and has a fine orig palm rest with walnut pad. Bbl has conventional right hand rifling. CONDITION: Fine. The bbl, as noted, retains about all of a fine professional custom blue. Receiver retains about 80% strong orig case colors with flaking on both sides. Buttstock is sound and retains about all of its fine custom finish. Forearm retains most of a fine professionally restored finish. Buttplate is a mellow brass color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-32141 JR302 (2,500-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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