Lot 3372:Special Order Stevens Ideal "Modern Range" No. 47 Rifle

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3372:Special Order Stevens Ideal "Modern Range" No. 47 Rifle

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,750

Special Order Stevens Ideal "Modern Range" No. 47 Single Shot Rifle

Manufactured in 1896-1916. Features the No. 44 1/2 action, a globe front sight, wind gauge Vernier peep sight, special order single set trigger, smooth Schnabel forearm and pistol grip stock with high comb, and Swiss buttplate. "323" is lightly hand marked on the face of the muzzle twice. Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection

ConditionVery fine with 85% plus original blue finish on the barrel, 75% faded casehardened finish on the action, minimal light fading mainly at the muzzle, smooth brown and gray patina on the buttplate, and minor overall wear. The wood is also very fine and has most of the original glossy finish remaining, some light handling wear mainly on the forend, generally mild marks and scratches, and slight flakes at the edges of the butt. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerStevens J Arms Co

Model47-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge32-40

Barrel30 inch heavy part octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL