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LOT 3355
Scarce Special Order Deluxe Stevens Ideal “Ladies Model” No. 56 Rifle with
Stevens Scope - Serial no. 3341, 28-30 cal., 26 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, deluxe checkered walnut stock. This model was manufactured c. 1906-1916 and is
rarely seen. This rifle features a factory mounted Stevens scope (sn. 338), no iron sights,
adjustable double set triggers, fancy grade checkered walnut pistol grip stock with perch belly profile and high comb and Schnabel forearm, and a casehardened Swiss buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine with 90% plus original blue finish and 85% case colors on the barrel and frame, repaired lever, 75% original case colors on the buttplate, and minor overall wear. The refinished wood is also very fine with nearly all of the original glossy varnish, crisp checkering, beautiful figure, and minimal handling and storage wear. The scope has some scratches, a ding, minor oxidation, and good optics. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,500
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LOT 3356
Desirable Engraved Stevens Ideal “Walnut Hill” No. 49 Rifle - Serial no. 20921, 38-55 cal., 30 inch part octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish,
checkered walnut stock. This
model was manufactured c.
1896-1930s. This rifle features a
globe front sight, the Stevens
Arms & Tool Co. address and patent marking on top at the breech, the caliber on the upper left, “20 921” and “1” on the
bottom of the barrel, “EX” and “G/921” on the rear of the checkered forearm, scroll engraved No. 44 action, “49 0” marked on the front
of the frame, “20921” on the bottom of the lower tang, windage and elevation adjustable peep rear sight, semi-pistol grip stock with checkered grip, high comb, and Swiss buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine with 80% plus original blue finish, 50% plus original case colors with strong patches in the protected areas, gray and brown patina on the balance, and generally minor overall wear. The wood is also fine
and has a few blemishes in the otherwise crisp checkering, a very faint crack at the rear of the forearm on the right, minor edge wear, and light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: Dr. William Warren; The Milan J. Turk Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500