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Stevens 22-410

f40cw
I recently recieved an heirloom. It is a Stevens 22-410, 22 long rifle, Proof tested 410 bore , 3 inch chamber. I believe it is with the Tenite forend and stock.
I have some questions.

Where or how can I determine the age of this rifle? I have found patent #'s but no dates.

The stock is a little worst for wear. would it be better to replace the Tenite with walnut or try to locate a tenite replacement stock?

This rifle has been neglected for years. Is there something I can use to recondition the barrel.
I have never owned a gun before but would like to recondition this to be displayed, and can use a little advice.
Thanks in advance,
frank
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  • f40cw
    Does anybody know if its safe to shoot 45LC from this rifle?
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  • redcedars
    Hi guy:

    Tenite stock guns were only offered from about 1940 - 1951. The very earliest, and the later .22-.410s had walnut stocks. No serial numbers on the old guns makes more accurate dating problematic. There were some very minor differences, rear sights for example, that may narrow it down a little. In excellent condition they have significant collector value, but in lesser condition they are regarded as shooters.

    You might find a tenite stock in better condition, but I bet you will spend some time looking. If the condition is not so good overall, I wouldn't waste time on it.

    You can brush out the bores using brass or bronze brushes of the appropriate size; I recommend that you invest in a quality one piece cleaning rod. Many of the members here have reported good results with Blue Wonder products for cleaning up rust. Exterior cleaning can be done with fine steel wool and oil. But go slow and take it easy. Don't remove finish with the corrosion.

    If it is an heirloom, I would just clean it up as well as you can and then leave well enough alone. Sounds like its real value is sentimental.

    redcedars
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  • rockford
    Frank,
    If you use steel wool, be sure it is OOOO, not OOO.

    As said, use it with a light weight oil, such as 3 in 1 or similar. If you do change the stock, don't throw away the old stock or parts there of,i.e. the stock bolt, the butt cap access screw, especially don't get rid of the forearm iron, that will be needed for the restocking, if you decide to. You should check to see if the selector switch is functioning properly, sometimes they break.

    Fred
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