STEVENS IDEAL SCHUETZEN RIFLE NO. 53.

STEVENS IDEAL SCHUETZEN RIFLE NO. 53. SN 4069. Cal. 32-40. 44 Action. Flayderman states that the model number “53 appears not to have been made or issued in the Ideal line,” however the action face on this rifle is stamped “53” and with “0”. It differs from the standard model 51 in having the longer finger lever of the 54, and with considerably more etched decoration than that of the standard model 51. It also has 30″ half octagon half round bbl marked with Stevens name and address on top flat. There is no provision for rear bbl sight, but with windage adjustable vernier front, with removable apertures. Case hardened model 44 action is etched with large open flowing scroll surrounding vignettes of “the hunt”; Rifleman is on left with fleeing stag on right. Action is fitted with double set triggers, and Schuetzen lever. SN is on bottom tang. Top tang is fitted with vernier sight, with disc having adjustable apertures, stamped “PATd. MAY 17. 1882”. Nicely stump figured American walnut buttstock has heavy iron Schuetzen butt numbered to rifle, under plate. Stock features Schuetzen right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering with beaded borders. Short matching Schnabeled forend has SN on base, and attaches to bbl with single screw. An aftermarket palm rest has been fitted to what appears to be orig base. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, but is possibly an old re-blue, over considerable pinprick pitting with subsequent cleaning (especially noticeable on bottom of bbl and left side toward breech). Action retains most of its case hardening color, considerably silvered around receiver ring, on finger lever, and tangs. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous marks worn through on sharp edges. Wrist of stock has been repaired with transverse screw. Left side checkering sharply re-cut. Other checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Buttplate is considerably pitted, and cleaned to gray. Sights are fine with most of their blue. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright, and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. 4-45120 MGM251 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2309	$3,450.00	STEVENS IDEAL SCHUETZEN RIFLE NO. 53. SN 4069. Cal. 32-40. 44 Action. Flayderman states that the model number “53 appears not to have been made or issued in the Ideal line,” however the action face on this rifle is stamped “53” and with “0”. It differs from the standard model 51 in having the longer finger lever of the 54, and with considerably more etched decoration than that of the standard model 51. It also has 30″ half octagon half round bbl marked with Stevens name and address on top flat. There is no provision for rear bbl sight, but with windage adjustable vernier front, with removable apertures. Case hardened model 44 action is etched with large open flowing scroll surrounding vignettes of “the hunt”; Rifleman is on left with fleeing stag on right. Action is fitted with double set triggers, and Schuetzen lever. SN is on bottom tang. Top tang is fitted with vernier sight, with disc having adjustable apertures, stamped “PATd. MAY 17. 1882”. Nicely stump figured American walnut buttstock has heavy iron Schuetzen butt numbered to rifle, under plate. Stock features Schuetzen right hand cheekpiece and point pattern checkering with beaded borders. Short matching Schnabeled forend has SN on base, and attaches to bbl with single screw. An aftermarket palm rest has been fitted to what appears to be orig base. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains most of what appears to be its orig blue, but is possibly an old re-blue, over considerable pinprick pitting with subsequent cleaning (especially noticeable on bottom of bbl and left side toward breech). Action retains most of its case hardening color, considerably silvered around receiver ring, on finger lever, and tangs. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, with numerous marks worn through on sharp edges. Wrist of stock has been repaired with transverse screw. Left side checkering sharply re-cut. Other checkering is slightly worn and dirty. Buttplate is considerably pitted, and cleaned to gray. Sights are fine with most of their blue. Bore is excellent, sharp, bright, and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. 4-45120 MGM251 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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