Stevens Model 430

ivey59

September 22, 2010 06:58

I have just purchased a Stevens Modle 430 Serial #2330 rifle. The fellow I bought it from said it takes .30 cal rimless, however it says .30-.30 on the barrel. I would hate to mess it up using the wrong ammo. It is in great shape and I was also wondering about it's value.

Thank you,

Tamarlane

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  charliemeyer007

  September 22, 2010 07:38

  By my older bluebook (2004) your 430 is a deluxe checkered stock and forearm variation of the 425. The chambering were all Rem. rimless: 25, 30, 32, and 35. Rifle designed by John Redfield. 26,000 made from 1910 to 1917. Value listed $450 to 950. When is a kid I carried a rem pump in 30 rem. It is about the same power as the 30-30. I think midwayusa.com has new brass. I have used 30-30 dies to load ammo, but you really need the correct shell holder. And remember to use proper flat nose bullets in tube mags.
  
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  Ambrose

  September 22, 2010 07:55

  Some of the rifles in .30 Remington were marked .30-30. A friend has a model 8 Remington auto-loader marked ".30-30 Remington". There is not much doubt that your rifle is chambered for the .30 Remington cartridge. Ammunition will be a little hard to find but you might try some of the hardware stores in small towns in deer hunting country. I once found a box of Winchester Silver Tips that way.

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