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by vintageautomobilia
Sun Nov 30, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Here are photos of the right side of my Stevens 425-C Saddle Ring Carbine, and also a photo of the front sight and barrel band, plus photos of the maker's mark and model mark.
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Here's a photo of my Stevens High Power Saddle Ring Carbine, Model 425-C, serial #4076. Note the full length magazine and the barrel bands. This is the only such gun on our list. has anyone seen another?

by vintageautomobilia
Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

hi I got a Steven hi power 425 with the serial#1102 today for $100.- in a very nice condition like the pictures you see up here at this page. I have shot this rifle some years ago and this year my friend like to sell this one.nice Christmas gift for me. nice Forum all a very nice merry Christmas an...
by vintageautomobilia
Tue Jul 09, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

NEW UPDATE: We now have 184 Stevens High Power rifles on our list. The highest serial number is still 5594 and the lowest is still 1021. The most popular caliber is .30 Rem with 70 guns, followed by .35 Rem with 60 guns. Then comes .25 Rem with 23 guns and .32 Rem with 21 guns. (We have 2 guns with...
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Jan 08, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

An update: We have now found 153 of these scarce rifles. The higest and lowest serial numbers remain the same at 5594 and 1021. The serial number ranges and the calibers remain fairly constant, indicating in my opinion that we are getting a fairly accurate cross section of the rifle's production: SE...
by vintageautomobilia
Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Last night I spoke with Bill Goodman of Goodman's Guns in Montana. He has an early Stevens 425 High Power, serial number 1030 in .35 Rem. It is listed for sale on his web site. He also gave me the serial numbers of two guns he had previously sold. These were #3934 in .30 Rem and #3760 in .35 Rem. Th...
by vintageautomobilia
Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

earlmck wrote:I can't believe it. Starting page 3 of an interesting thread and not a single picture :shock: .
Sorry, no data to contribute: I'd never even heard of a Stevens high power.
OK, here are photos of the gun and the action.

Peter Zobian
NRA Life Member
1Stevens425-action1.jpg
by vintageautomobilia
Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

I apologize for not posting an update here in quite a while. We now have 133 of these scarce rifles on our list. All have 4-digit serial numbers with NO letter prefix or suffix. The highest number is still 5594 (in .32 Rem) and the lowest number is now 1021 which is stamped on the lever, not on the ...
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Got a few more responses from my letter published in GunDigest - The Magazine. We now have just 57 guns listed - still with no consecutive serial numbers and with no change in the lowest or highest serial number. GunDigest is going to publish a new letter from me in their upcoming NRA issue. This le...
by vintageautomobilia
Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

GUN DIGEST THE MAGAZINE printed my request for owners of Stevens 425 High Power rifles to contact me with their serial numbers and calibers. We are getting responses and now have 53 of these scarce guns on our list. The low number is still 1050 in .35 Rem and the high number is still 5594 in .32 Rem...
by vintageautomobilia
Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Hi, can anyone tell me why the Stevens 425 High Power was designed and manufactured only in Remington calibers?

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Feb 27, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

I just received my second Stevens 425 High Power lever gun, it's #1766 in .32 Rem, and it's in really nice condition. The rear sight is a little unusual (not like my other High Power or the photos I've seen) but I think I can live with it if the gun shoots straight. I'll post a photo when my gun com...
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

No, I don't have Leroy Mertz's gun on my list. Does anyone know Mr. Mertz or know the serial number?

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Two more Stevens 425 High Power lever guns: #3804 in .30 Rem and #4594 in .30 Rem.

We also now have one Model 435 High Power (the checkered and engraved version) #4940 in .32 Rem.

The total so far: 41 guns

Still looking!

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Thanks afish4570, Buffalo Arms also has .32 Rem reloading stuff, as well as loaded ammo. Another 425 High Power has surfaced - it is number 2462 in .30 Rem (AKA 30-30 Rem). We now have 40 guns on our list - all with 4-digit serial numbers. The lowest number is still 1050, and the highest number is s...
by vintageautomobilia
Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

From what I've been told, the cartridge carrier for the early Stevens 425 is different than one on a later gun. Sorry, I know that doesn't help much. Try posting on the Savage Collectors Forum on 24hourcampfire.com and go to the Stevens 425 High Power thread. I got lucky and just purchased my second...
by vintageautomobilia
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Hi,

Found four more Stevens 425 High Power lever guns: #3527 in .35 Rem, #3684 in .35 Rem, #3788 in .30 Rem (also sometimes called .30-30 Rem), and #4490 in .30 Rem.

Our Stevens 425 list now has 29 guns on it. Any more out there????

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ANOTHER CONTROVERSY! WINCHESTER 92 or MARLIN 94?
Replies: 68
Views: 6128

Re: ANOTHER CONTROVERSY! WINCHESTER 92 or MARLIN 94?

I have them both. Winchester 92 carbine with a rifle crescent butt and Marlin 94 rifle with 1/3 octagon - 2/3 round barrel. Both are in .25-20 Win, and I agree, I like the smaller calibers in these guns.

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

So far, there are only 24 known Stevens 425 High Power lever guns on the list. The lowest serial number known is #1050 (.35 Rem) and the highest known is #5594 (.32 Rem). There's got to be more than 24 of these guns out there! (Most of the replies to my questions have come on the Savage Collectors' ...
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Jan 09, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Hey,

Are there no more Stevens 425 High Power lever guns out there??? We've found only twenty-two guns so far. Are they that rare???

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Jan 04, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

My Stevens 425 High Power is in 32 remington. The serial number is 34xx, I have not been able to source ammo here in australia, but I have ordered dies and brass from Buffalo Arms, can't wait to see how it shoots. Peter, Would you please give me the complete 4-digit serial number of your Stevens Hi...
by vintageautomobilia
Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Hi,

Identified another Stevens High Power lever gun. It is serial number 4073, so we now have 19 guns on our list.

Does anyone know of any more Stevens 425 High Power rifles? We need as many serial numbers as possible.

Please help.

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Just heard from a Stevens High Power owner in New Zealand. Their serial number is 1805. We now know of a total of only 18 425 High Power rifles.

Any more out there?

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 2945

Re: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894

Vall,

Thanks for all your time and answers!

Is it possible that my model 93 carbine (#924) was made circa 1923 after Marlin introduced the star, but before the bullseye? That might explain the Corporation roll stamp on the barrel, the low serial number, and the star with no bullseye.

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 2945

Re: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894

Vall, some further info: My Marlin 93 carbine has the "S" butt plate and Rocky Mountain rear sight. The sling swivels look stock to me and fit perfectly. Were the Star stamp and the Bullseye introduced at exactly the same time or was there a gap between the two? What is significance of my ...
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Here's the new list of known serial numbers for the Stevens 425 High Power:

1050
1737
1842
1977
2514
2628
2838
3056
34xx
3856
4011
40xx
4290
4343
4837
5201
5302

In the Marlin Firearms book by Brophy, he claims "That only about 1,000 were manufactured up to 1917." Who's right??

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 2945

Re: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894

Thanks Vall.
by vintageautomobilia
Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 2945

Re: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894

Joe, Thanks for your response and your helpful info! Vall, Thank you for your response also, and your help. The 93 is a carbine I'm sure with a butt somewhat between a crescent butt and a shotgun butt. The roll stamp on the barrel reads MARLIN FIREARMS CORPORATION on one line, and the line below rea...
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 2945

Marlin 93 and Marlin 1894

I recently bought two interesting Marlins: 1. Marlin Model 93 Carbine, 3-digit serial #924, in .32 Special with factory sling swivels. I don't know what is normal on these, but this one has a full magazine and no saddle ring. Also, can anyone tell me what year this gun was produced? 2. Marlin Model ...
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Here are some further known serial numbers for the Stevens 425 High Power lever gun: 2514 2628 2838 3056 34xx 3856 4011 40xx 4290 4837 5201 So we do have one gun with a serial number over 5000, but 10 guns under 5000. Also interesting is that, so far, we have no gun listed with a serial number under...
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Here are some of the Stevens High Power serial numbers I've found:

2628
34xx
4011
40xx
4837 (mine)

Again, none over 5000. Are there any other Stevens High Powers out there?

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

lozen wrote:Hi, I'm sure that 26,000 figure is a mistake. I've got a 32 rem. ser# 2628
Thanks for your serial number info! I agree that this rifle is a lot rarer than most people know.

Peter
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

I tried to go to 24hrcampfire and did not find the Savage Forum. Do you have the info on this web site?
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Dec 14, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Here is another known serial number for a Stevens High Power. It is 40xx and the owner says it's really accurate despite a slightly frosty bore. Any other Stevens High Power owners out there?
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Hi, I am still looking for serial number information on the Stevens High Power lever gun. If anyone has a Stevens High Power would you please list your serial number on this forum? I believe there were no more than 5000 High Powers made, and the figure normally quoted as 26,000 is a mistake and incl...
by vintageautomobilia
Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Thanks for the serial number info on your Stevens High Power Pete! That's the same caliber as mine and it should shoot great. I imagine since the gun is rare in the US, it must be really rare in Australia. I thought Buffalo Arms had loaded ammo in .32 Rem - I got .35 WSL from them for my Winchester ...
by vintageautomobilia
Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

If anyone has a Stevens High Power lever gun would you please post the serial number in this forum? A photo of the serial number would be great also! The number is located on the lower tang under the lever. Thanks!
by vintageautomobilia
Sat Nov 15, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

Re: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

Yes, they made fancier versions, but all the versions of the High Power (the 425, 435, etc.) seem to share the same serial number range and VERY few of the fancier guns were made -probably not more than a handful of each. Mine is #48xx and is in .32 Remington - a good calibre for a great gun. $125 f...
by vintageautomobilia
Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER
Replies: 79
Views: 58981

STEVENS 425 HIGH POWER

On this site and others, the Stevens 425 High Power lever gun is listed with a production of 26,000. I believe this is incorrect. I think the correct figure is only about 5,000. I have researched this gun and no one seems to have seen a serial number on a Stevens High Power higher than 5000. I own o...