Skip to main content
Help Center Community Shop

J. Stevens A & T Co.

jackbauercz75
Looking for a value estimation on this single shot .22 long rifle. Trigger guard extends into a curled lever handle. Moving lever ahead drops firing pin block to load shell. It has an exposed hammer like a 94 Winchester. It appears to have been made in Chcopee Falls Mass.USA Pat. April 17 either 94' or 04', it's hard to read the number. On the tang behind the trigger there is stamped a "T" and the number 788. I'd say the gun is in fair condition. The barrel has rust pits and the stock is in pretty good shape but needs refinishing. I cleaned it and didn't get any rust from inside the barrel. I tried to shot it but it doesn't fire and it barely leaves a mark on the rim of the shell. It belongs to a friend and he's looking to sell it. Thanks for your help.
0

Comments

9 comments

Date Votes
  • Spider7115
    It sounds like a Stevens Favorite:

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=178657696

    pix764779406.jpg
    0
  • jackbauercz75
    Spider. Very similar to your pic. The takedown "nut" on the underside of the receiver has a moving steel loop on mine. Also the block the hammer falls on is more contoured (curves downward) on mine. Do know what it's worth ?
    0
  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by jackbauercz75
    Spider. Very similar to your pic. The takedown "nut" on the underside of the receiver has a moving steel loop on mine. Also the block the hammer falls on is more contoured (curves downward) on mine. Do know what it's worth ?

    OK, it's probably a "Crackshot" then, which is part of the "Favorite" series. These were nice little boys' rifles but aren't particularly rare. It's hard to value without pictures but, in the condition you describe, probably around $125-$150.

    pix488642890.jpg
    0
  • Knifecollector
    I Spider has nailed it as a Stevens Crackshot. I'm going to raise the price just a tad though, $150- $175 even if it needs a mainspring.
    0
  • Spider7115
    quote:Originally posted by Knifecollector
    I Spider has nailed it as a Stevens Crackshot. I'm going to raise the price just a tad though, $150- $175 even if it needs a mainspring.


    Pics may raise my opinion but it's difficult without them. In the meantime, with rust, pitting, unknown mechanical problems and a stock that needs refinishing, I'd rather err on the side of caution.
    0
  • oldnbald
    I don't mean to steal the thread, but I have the identical rifle in .32 Long rimfire. Is the value about the same?
    0
  • Knifecollector
    Yes, neither caliber will command a premium over the other. A broken parts gun will start around $50 and go up to and over $500 for a very nice specimen. Average condition will put you in the $200 range.
    0
  • hrf
    quote:
    OK, it's probably a "Crackshot" then, which is part of the "Favorite" series. These were nice little boys' rifles but aren't particularly rare. It's hard to value without pictures but, in the condition you describe, probably around $125-$150.

    pix488642890.jpg


    ?? - Spider the gun you show appears to be a Favorite, and there were two Crackshot models, a rolling block with side lever, and a later lever action with a barrel that laid on top of the frame instead of sleeved into frame like the Favorite. For example: http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/10277/2942393110058718344S600x600Q85.jpg
    0
  • oldnbald
    Knifecollector - Many thanks. It was my grandfather's saddle gun around the turn of the century, I will never sell it. Just curious. Thanks again.
    0

Please sign in to leave a comment.

Recent Activity