Gun Recognition
Can anyone help me figure out what this is? The who, what, when, where, & value would be so appreciative. The reading on the barrel appears to say: I know it's a really old J. Stevens but that's about it of course anyone that can read could figure that out haha. Thanks anyone!
J. Stevens & Co. Chicopee Falls, MASS. PAT STRT 1884 (can't see the date very well)
J. Stevens & Co. Chicopee Falls, MASS. PAT STRT 1884 (can't see the date very well)
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This was just given to me as a gift and I probably won't sell this but the previous owner nor I know what it is. Could anyone shed some light as so what this is? There is only 1 marking I see on the entire thing and it appears to be a serial number. It looks an awful lot like a Stevens but I see no markings to indicate such. Thanks
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It's a Stevens single shot [8D][8D][8D] 0 -
The patent date is most likely Sept 6, 1864.
Approximately 15,000 of these were made from 1864-1886 in both .22 and 30 caliber rimfire.
Value in the condition shown would probably be in $125-$150 range.
EDIT: I concur with Tipups that it is an "Old Model Pocket Pistol" and I am correcting my original reply.0 -
Looks like the Old Model Pocket Pistol aka 1st model. Mfg 1864-1886. Rosewood grips, small barrel release stud and The barrel markings lead me in this opinion. Third model would have walnut grips and marked J Stevens A&T Co. post 1886. Value VG 125 EX 300 0 -
Concur with tipups. Interesting little guns. Would not reccomend shooting it with anything hotter than CB's. 0
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