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Lot 103: Two Stevens Favorite Single Shot Rifles

Two Stevens Favorite Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 103: Two Stevens Favorite Single Shot Rifles

Two Stevens Favorite Single Shot Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Stevens Favorite Rifle

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Favorite-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 22 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1704
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured from 1893 to 1939. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line J. Stevens address and patent date on the upper right rear barrel flat and "22-LONG RIFLE" on the opposite. The serial number is marked on the lower tang. Brass blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights, casehardened receiver and lever, with blue remaining parts, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber "STEVENS/FAVORITE" buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 80% faded original blue finish with areas thinning to a smooth plum patina. The receiver retains 50% original case colors with a mottled brownish patina and some minor spotting on the balance. The lever has a smooth brownish patina. The very good stock has half of the varnish which is crazing on the left side and overall the wood shows a few minor dings and scratches. The barrel markings are sharp. The action is excellent.



B) Stevens Favorite Single Shot Rifle

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Favorite-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 25 Stevens
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1704
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactures from 1893 to 1939. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line J. Stevens address followed by "25 STEVENS" ahead of the rear sight and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Brass blade front and adjustable sporting rear sights, casehardened receiver and lever, with blue remaining parts, mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a checkered hard rubber "STEVENS/FAVORITE" buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with some scattered minor thinning and spotting. The receiver retains 70% original vivid case colors with a smooth silver gray on the balance. The lever has a smooth mottled gray patina. The wood is fine with much of the original varnish which is beginning to craze overall. There is a small minor crack on the upper front of the forearm, otherwise there are some overall scattered minor dents and dings. The barrel markings are sharp. The action is excellent.



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