*STEVENS IDEAL “SCHUETZEN SPECIAL” RIFLE NO. 54 ON 44-1/2 ACTION WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE.

*STEVENS IDEAL “SCHUETZEN SPECIAL” RIFLE NO. 54 ON 44-1/2 ACTION WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE. SN 10782. Cal. 32-40. 30″ Half round half octagon bbl is stamped “J. Stevens A. & T. Co.” “Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A.” and with caliber on either side of top flat, which is mounted with scope blocks. There is no provision for front sight. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and “10” under forend. Front face of case hardened 44 -1/2 action is stamped “54” “0” and “EX”. Action has all correct features of this model including special, long grip, finger lever, double set triggers, and considerable engraving. Engraving consists of large shaded scroll outlining circular vignettes of game; a bear on left, and a stag on right. Nicely crotch figured American walnut buttstock has heavy double hooked Schuetzen buttplate with large right hand cheekpiece, and 20 LPI checkering with fancy border. SN is on action tang. Matching Schnabeled tip forend attaches with two screws and is fitted with correct palm rest. Scope marked with J. Stevens name and address, along with “Pat. Pndg.” stamped in with no. “474” is in micrometer rear mount and sliding front. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains 98% orig blue. Action retains nearly all its orig case hardening color, browned slightly on top tang. Bright blue of breech block shows some wipe marks. Triggers and hammer retain nearly all of their blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a few minor marks, and isworn through on sharp edges. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. Scope retains nearly all of its blue, tube shows some dimples and marks, optics are clear. An exceptionally fine example of this top-of-the-line target rifle. 4-45121 MGM250 (6,000-10,000)

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
	2308	$10,350.00	STEVENS IDEAL “SCHUETZEN SPECIAL” RIFLE NO. 54 ON 44-1/2 ACTION WITH ORIGINAL SCOPE. SN 10782. Cal. 32-40. 30″ Half round half octagon bbl is stamped “J. Stevens A. & T. Co.” “Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A.” and with caliber on either side of top flat, which is mounted with scope blocks. There is no provision for front sight. Bottom of bbl is stamped with SN and “10” under forend. Front face of case hardened 44 -1/2 action is stamped “54” “0” and “EX”. Action has all correct features of this model including special, long grip, finger lever, double set triggers, and considerable engraving. Engraving consists of large shaded scroll outlining circular vignettes of game; a bear on left, and a stag on right. Nicely crotch figured American walnut buttstock has heavy double hooked Schuetzen buttplate with large right hand cheekpiece, and 20 LPI checkering with fancy border. SN is on action tang. Matching Schnabeled tip forend attaches with two screws and is fitted with correct palm rest. Scope marked with J. Stevens name and address, along with “Pat. Pndg.” stamped in with no. “474” is in micrometer rear mount and sliding front. CONDITION: Excellent, near new. Bbl retains 98% orig blue. Action retains nearly all its orig case hardening color, browned slightly on top tang. Bright blue of breech block shows some wipe marks. Triggers and hammer retain nearly all of their blue. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig finish, with a few minor marks, and isworn through on sharp edges. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny throughout. Action is crisp. Set triggers work. Scope retains nearly all of its blue, tube shows some dimples and marks, optics are clear. An exceptionally fine example of this top-of-the-line target rifle. 4-45121 MGM250 (6,000-10,000) 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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