Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Much along the lines of the Frank Wesson "2 Trigger" single shot rifles is this fine rifle by the J. Stevens Arms Company. Founded by Joshua Stevens in 1864 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, the company an American firearms manufacturer that came out of the post Civil War economy. The company introduced the .22 Long Rifle round and made a number of rifle, shotgun, and target pistol designs. By 1902, they were advertising themselves as "the largest producers of sporting arms in the world".
The company continued until 1915, when it was purchased, and eventually became part of the Savage Arms Company, manufacturing many parts for WWII weapons, including the famed M1928A1 Thompson Machine Gun.
This rifle is relatively simple compared to some that they produced, and does not have a fore stock, much like the Wesson rifles. It features a globe front sight and adjustable rear aperture "peep" sight on a ladder. The action is definitely easier to work than the Wesson Design, and has a button on the left receiver to open the breech. This reveals serial number 4506 on the left side of the barrel, which is also stamped into the trigger guard. Above this is the manufacturer and patent markings:
J. STEVENS & CO. CHICOPEE FALLS. MASS. PAT. SEPT.6.1864
The action works correctly, with an intact ejector that presents when the breech is opened. The hammer holds correctly at half cock, and fires at full. Condition is quite good, with a lovely patina on the metal components, and a nice red glow to the butt stock. The bore is in good condition, showing clear lands and grooves, though there is fouling and oxidation in areas.
A very nice example, ready to add to your collectin!
Specifications-
Years of Manufacture: circa 1870-1895
Caliber: .36 rimfire
Cartridge Type: Rimfire
Barrel Length: 28 Inches
Overall Length: 42 1/2 Inches
Action type: Top Action Hammer Lock.
Feed System: Top Break Single Shot
NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.
Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
