Stevens Model 43 Tip up 22
I have one of these, similar to this one:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=319928007
Except mine has a peep rear sight and a hooded post front sight. Blue is spotty, only about 25% remaining. It has a VG bore and is mechanically sound. Approximate value please?
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=319928007
Except mine has a peep rear sight and a hooded post front sight. Blue is spotty, only about 25% remaining. It has a VG bore and is mechanically sound. Approximate value please?
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Need quality photos. With those sights if they are factory original, you probably have one of the "Pocket Rifle" variations. Most of these had frames manufactured to be used with a shoulder stock. Which variation you have, would affect value.
EDIT #1, I have run across quite a number of Stevens pistols over the years. Never with these type of sights. I would believe that they were optional, special order from the factory. This would enhance collectors value.0 -
Oh , I just read the "How to post photos sticky". I'll have to try it when i have more time. 0 -
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Flayderman lists a first issue No. 43 with brass frame and second issue with iron frame.
He lists value of either in Very Good condition of $150.
There is no mention of an optional peep sight.
It's not a Pocket Rifle, as they have a full width visible cap on end of butt slotted for a wire stock.0 -
If it's not the "Pocket Rifle" model that accommodates a removable butt stock? The sights are either aftermarket, or perhaps special order from Stevens. Probably be best if you searched the net for some Stevens collectors forum. If it was a special order from the factory, it's collectors value might be enhanced. 0 -
Maybe some good close up pic of the sights. Could be Kings, Marbles, Lyman or special order Stevens. 0 -
Sights are correct. See Kenneth Cope's book on Stevens, Stevens Pistols and Pocket Rifles. On pg 41 is the exact pistol. Quote " Front globe or bead. Rear peep or open adjustable for elevation only, or v notch fixed. 0 -
If the bore is good and it locks up tight I would guess $250-$350. With good blueing and nickel, $450-500. 0 -
Thank you, gentlemen. I have someone interested to buy, but wasn't sure of a price point to start negotiating. I know what I paid 6 or 7 years ago. I've seen a few of these, but mostly with the shorter barrels and never with these sights. 0
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