Stevens tip-up rifles were manufactured from the 1870s until the mid-1890s both with and without forends. This example was manufactured pre-1886 and has the "J. STEVENS & CO." address and patent marking on the left side of the barrel at the breech. It features a combination blade and globe front sight, notch rear sight, and a long range peep sight. The serial numbers match throughout.

Very fine. 95% plus of the original finishes remain. There are limited spots of fading, and the nickel has taken on a slightly aged patina. The stock is also very fine and has a few minor dents. The action functions excellently, and the markings are crisp.

Stevens tip-up rifles were manufactured from the 1870s until the mid-1890s. This example was manufactured pre-1886 and has the "J. STEVENS & CO." address and patent marking on the left side of the barrel at the breech. It has a nickel plated brass frame. The first 500-600 tip-up rifles are believed to all have had brass frame, and brass frames are also sporadically found until around serial number 1300. It features a German silver blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight, and a second rear sight dovetail at the breech. The matching serial number is marked on the various components, and it has the standard style buttstock and no forend.

Fine. The barrel, trigger, and hammer have primarily a textured brown patina and some brighter edge wear. The frame and buttplate retain 95% of the original nickel plating and have some minor flaking, dings, and scratches. The stock is fair with a break at the toe and several scratches and pressure marks. The action functions fine, and the markings are clear.