J Stevens A & T Co.

Spartan31

February 16, 2015 15:32

Rolling block, serial number 3079, under forearm stamped 25 20. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You

0

• 

  rufe-snow

  February 16, 2015 16:04

  The only R-B Stevens, that I'm aware of, are the "Crack Shots"/ "Little Scouts". They date to the early years of the 20th Century. And are rimfires. Maybe somebody bubbaed one, into a 25-20? Wonder how safe it would be?

  0
• 

  slumlord44

  February 16, 2015 18:04

  Would need photos to identify it. Lots of Stevens are mistakenly called rolling blocks.

  0
• 

  wallie

  February 16, 2015 19:22

  

  0
• 

  rufe-snow

  February 16, 2015 19:39

  quote:Originally posted by wallie
  
  
  
  Not a Rolling Block Wallie.

  0
• 

  wallie

  February 16, 2015 21:42

  

  0
• 

  JohnnyBGood

  February 17, 2015 12:49

  I believe the breech block on the early Stevens 44 action did "roll" more than the later 44 1/2 action "dropped." However, since Stevens was well known for installing their barrels on other manufacturer's frames, it could be a Stevens barrel on a Remington Rolling Block frame.
  
  Johnny
  
  ADDED: I just casually flipped through the chapter on Stevens rifles in James J. Grant's first book SINGLE SHOT RIFLES, and at least twice he refers to the 44 action as a rolling block.

  0
• 

  Hawk Carse

  February 17, 2015 14:05

  And before you get all enthused, the .25-20 Stevens Center fire, aka .25-20 Single Shot, is not interchangeable with .25-20 Winchester.

  0
• 

  slumlord44

  February 17, 2015 17:14

  Correct but brass and dies are available and it is a very accurate cartridge. Popular target round in the day and still used.

  0
• 

  charliemeyer007

  February 17, 2015 18:05

  The 2R Lovell was a lot nicer cartridge, made from the 22SS.

  0

Please sign in to leave a comment.