stevens model 59a .410 bolt action parts/value
1. J. STEVENS 59A
2. .410 bolt action shotgun
3. tube fed
4. 24" bbl
5. 2 1/2" & 3" SHELLS
6. NO SERIAL #
7. J. STEVENS CO. on bbl
i need a bolt for this gun, as the bolt in it is broken. i am having trouble finding one. a value would be nice, too.mike
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.
2. .410 bolt action shotgun
3. tube fed
4. 24" bbl
5. 2 1/2" & 3" SHELLS
6. NO SERIAL #
7. J. STEVENS CO. on bbl
i need a bolt for this gun, as the bolt in it is broken. i am having trouble finding one. a value would be nice, too.mike
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.
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Ever hear a boat described as a hole in the water into which you pour money? Your Stevens differs in that it's a modified sewer pipe into which you flush money.
B/A's are the lowest of the low as far as value. Stevens is a utility maker at best, and a broken Stevens is junk.
Consider... While you may see a tag on a Stevens B/A for a hundred dollars or so, the gun won't sell. Even at $35.00 there are few that have a burning desire to own one. You can likely find a complete gun for less than the cost of a bolt if you look around a bit.
Sorry!
Nord0 -
the gun belongs to a customer. it was his fathers, and he (for sentimental reasons) wants to teach his daughter to shoot with it. hoping somebody has a scource fo the bolt, or the bolt itself. i came up dry at NUMRICH. the gun is in great shape, but the $$$ value is not what is as important to him as the idea of 3 generations of family using the same piece. thanx, mike.
What other dungeon is so dark as ones own heart, what jailer so inexorable as ones own mind.0 -
I fully understand what you're saying, but it doesn't change much. Usually the "sentiment" disappears rather quickly when you have to explain that a replacement part will cost more than a replacement gun.
Wouldn't it be better to offer this customer a really good deal on a used M870 or M37 and share with him that you're doing it for the benefit of his daughter and in the hope that a new member will be added to those who appreciate firearms? Knock $40.00 off your margin and make your customer agree to hang his old single in a place of honor where it will evoke fond memories.
How could you loose if the customer took you up on the deal? Every time he or his daughter passed the old single they'd remember that you were the reason for it being there. And every time they remembered that, they'd remember you as the reason they had a really good firearm. And when they went to shoot their new gun... Well, I think you can see my point.
In the short term you'll be out $40.00. In the longer term your generosity might just be remembered and pay untold benefits. Who knows?
Good luck!
Nord0 -
I can help you out on this one.
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=089Zz59A
my grandfather has one that was sold through sears, it was his first gun and was given tom by his father when he was 6. His dad died when he 13, so it has a lot of sentimental value to him. I will eventially own it and it will mean a lot to me. so i understand that if your customer might be willing to put the money into it to get it working again. I hope this helps.]Phil0 -
Mike try here, not sure if one of these places has it but worth a try.
http://www.wisnersinc.com/otherparts_sources.html0
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