J Stevens single
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J Stevens single
Saw a Stevens model 44 with a half octago n half round barrel chambered in 25/20. No I ain’t gonna buy it. Just curious how durable these were? Todd/3leg
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
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They're fairly durable, about equal to any other Favorite of the same vintage, and how much it was shot.
They are, however, pretty collectible, especially certain models/features.
The Stevens Model 44 (not the Model 44-1/2) used a swinging (not falling) block action, and seem to have been issued in as many variations (stocks, barrels & sight combo's) as there are hairs on a dog.
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They're fairly durable, about equal to any other Favorite of the same vintage, and how much it was shot.
They are, however, pretty collectible, especially certain models/features.
The Stevens Model 44 (not the Model 44-1/2) used a swinging (not falling) block action, and seem to have been issued in as many variations (stocks, barrels & sight combo's) as there are hairs on a dog.
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Re: J Stevens single
Yea....Petes right on. I'd like to add that it's a 95% chance that if you look real close on the caliber marking it will read
"25-20 S.S."-----6
"25-20 S.S."-----6
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Re: J Stevens single
I hear ya Pete.....I've handled a fair amount of those Stevens Model 44 single shot rifles....just fixed a guys 44 in .22 L.R. with a heavy half rd./oct. that shoots CCI Green Tag in tight clusters at 50 meters.....figures, he won't sell it.
It's just the 25-20 S.S. was a big number with Stevens at the time and it seems they chambered more of their model 44's in "their" 25-20 with the long skinny case and not Winchesters 25-20. I dunno.....just my experience.----6
It's just the 25-20 S.S. was a big number with Stevens at the time and it seems they chambered more of their model 44's in "their" 25-20 with the long skinny case and not Winchesters 25-20. I dunno.....just my experience.----6
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Re: J Stevens single
Pete, yep it spawned the 22R Lovell! todd/3leg
Six, didn’t look too closely if there were any markings after the 25/20. Was going to but got sidetracked by a sporterized Krag.
Six, didn’t look too closely if there were any markings after the 25/20. Was going to but got sidetracked by a sporterized Krag.
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
250 Savage... its what the 223 wishes it could be...!
250 Savage... its what the 223 wishes it could be...!
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Re: J Stevens single
I've seen more Stevens 44's in the Win. .25-20 than the Stevens' .25-20SS. Either is a good cartridge for this model, and the gun is much stronger than a Favorite, but not nearly as strong as the 44 1/2. I'd have no issue with a .44 in either caliber.
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Re: J Stevens single
Hmmmmmm - Nice co-incidence, as another board member (who lives 20 miles from me) just apprehended a sporterized early .30-40 Krag, and was thinking about a no-drill peepsight for it, for cast boolit shooting.
Maybe he'll post a few pics of it here...… (C'mon, Jas ! )
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Re: J Stevens single
OK, so I’ve been called out...
A Model 1892 Krag, made in 1895 with the updated to 1896 design such as ramrod channel filled, butt trap added, and detent notch added to receiver.
Then was sporterized long ago by someone competent. Barrel shortened to 25” and the front sight seamlessly reattached.
Piece of walnut dovetailed into the stock to add a pistol grip, then stock was checkered. While not a super high end Griffin & Howe conversion, I think whoever did it was a respectable craftsman.
While it may no longer be a collectible military configuration rifle, it’s certainly a pleasure to hold. The Krag action is wonderfully smooth in cycling. This one will become a light load cast boolit shooter.
https://i.imgur.com/kqLSx2i.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/X2csO0i.jpg
A Model 1892 Krag, made in 1895 with the updated to 1896 design such as ramrod channel filled, butt trap added, and detent notch added to receiver.
Then was sporterized long ago by someone competent. Barrel shortened to 25” and the front sight seamlessly reattached.
Piece of walnut dovetailed into the stock to add a pistol grip, then stock was checkered. While not a super high end Griffin & Howe conversion, I think whoever did it was a respectable craftsman.
While it may no longer be a collectible military configuration rifle, it’s certainly a pleasure to hold. The Krag action is wonderfully smooth in cycling. This one will become a light load cast boolit shooter.
https://i.imgur.com/kqLSx2i.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/X2csO0i.jpg
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Me likey, Jason - Thanks for responding !
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Me likey, Jason - Thanks for responding !
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Re: J Stevens single
That made a real nice looking sporting rifle. I would almost be tempted to have my 1898 made Krag rifle done like that, but it is complete but for the wood over the rear sight and the long top piece to the muzzle. It is a joy to shoot like it is.
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