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jfrancen
I have a rifle made by J Stevens, 32, marked by # 1915, and L-700, would you know about what year this is, and maybe it's value? Any information you my have would be appericiated.

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Jim

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  • Bert H.
    Jim...

    Stevens made a slew of different single shot rifles (each with a slightly different model no.). They have two basic action types... tip-ups, and falling blocks. About all I can tell you at this point, is that your rifle was made sometimne between 1894 and 1916. The value will primarily be based upon the exact graded condition, and which specific variation you have.

    If you care to describe it in detail, I can more than likely identify which model it is. Start with the barrel length, barrel shape (e.g. octagon, round, or part octagon part round), one trigger or two?, the exact markings and where they appear, what type of sights are on it (particulary the rear sight), shape/style of butt plate, shape of the lever, etc.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • jfrancen
    Bert

    Thanks for The information. This rifle has a 24 inch barrel part octagon part round. It has a falling block action with one trigger.The butt plate is moulded black with steven's favorite imprinted on it. Steven's favorite is also on the barrel just in front of the rolling block action. The lever is a finger lever or a trigger guard with an (s) hook. I think the sights are a standard adjustable for distance. It uses a 32 rimfire shell. The gun is in very good condition,still fires,butt I've only got one box of shells so it has not been fired more than twice in the last 30 years. Thanks again for any information you can send my way.

    Jim

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  • Bert H.
    Jim...

    It appears that you have a standard model "Favorite" No. 17. These were made from 1894 - 1939. If yours is marked "J. Stevens Arms and Tool Co." it was made in the 1894 - 1916 timeframe. If it is marked J. Stevens Arms Co." it was made in the 1920 - 1939 timeframe.

    New 32 rimfire ammo is available through Navy Arms, so I would not shoot the old stuff (it may have some collector value). The value of the rifle itself is quite likely in the $200 - $400 range... depending on exactly what your definition of "very good" condition is.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • redcedars
    Bert:

    Are you familiar with a book titled: "A History of The J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company" by Harold E. Strong? Covers firearms and tools, lots of line drawings and great historical source.

    redcedars
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by redcedars
    Bert:

    Are you familiar with a book titled: "A History of The J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company" by Harold E. Strong? Covers firearms and tools, lots of line drawings and great historical source.

    redcedars


    I have heard of the book, but do not (yet) own a copy of it. I really am a Winchester man (and have practically everything ever written about them), but I do have an interest in most any of the American made single-shot rifles, and as such I have a few different references that cover them (James Grant wrote a series of really good books about Single-shot rifles).

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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