Snyd
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Post by Snyd on Jan 4, 2017 2:38:03 GMT -5
Any of you guys have one or several? I understand there are Stevens collectors out there. I have one with a 28" Heavy Round barrel. Serial number matches the action/receiver. It seems most were half octagon. Bluing is nice. Some surface rust spots but no pitting. Bore is excellent. CC colors still on the frame, wood is nice. Has a Lyman front sight that flips up like a peep sight. Rear sight is on the barrel. I've cleaned it up and it looks pretty darn good actually. But, it's one of those guns I'll never shoot. I'm thinking of passing it on and going towards a mid-frame 45 Colt of some flavor. Any info appreciated. Serial number is 128XX. From what I can ascertain, I've got a pretty decent falling block 44 1/2 25.20.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 4, 2017 6:41:28 GMT -5
sounds like you've got a nice rifle... in fact, I've always wanted one ( I do love my singe shot centerfires )... I'm not enough of a Stevens collector to tell you what it's worth... but sounds like the price aught to be towards the higher end of the scale by your description
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Post by cherokeetracker on Jan 4, 2017 11:25:27 GMT -5
I think Arms List is going to have more information and a closer price to reality than the over inflated Gunbroker. Sounds very much like a falling block. From what I have learned in the last 2 days is the ammo is different also.
Charles
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Snyd
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Post by Snyd on Jan 15, 2017 19:30:57 GMT -5
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cmh
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Post by cmh on Jan 15, 2017 19:44:03 GMT -5
Thats really a neat old rifle 😉
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Post by bushog on Jan 15, 2017 23:27:45 GMT -5
Nice rifle..
Those actions are highly sought after for custom guns.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 16, 2017 6:40:54 GMT -5
awesome
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Wasp
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Post by Wasp on Jan 16, 2017 7:09:20 GMT -5
Get yourself a 25-20 revolver and your set.  Very cool looking. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 16, 2017 7:14:40 GMT -5
Get yourself a 25-20 revolver and your set. Very cool looking. Keep in mind that's a 25-20 S.S. Not the common 25-20 WCF. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 16, 2017 7:28:42 GMT -5
if it were mine... I'd probably keep it as the unique single shot cartridge, because the barrel sounds like it's in good shape... but setting it back & rechambering for the 25-20 handgun round would be an interesting option, if you could keep all the original stampings on the barrel |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 16, 2017 7:32:41 GMT -5
If good barrel, I'd definitely buy some brass and dies, then leave it as is. Bertram had brass for it.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 16, 2017 7:41:05 GMT -5
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Snyd
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Post by Snyd on Jan 16, 2017 15:35:38 GMT -5
I've been spending some time over at www.assra.com forums. Seems like a good bunch over there. Like here but dedicated to single shot rifles. This gun is one worth keeping the way it is and loading and shooting it for what it was designed for. If I remember right that's a 65-75 gr cast with the twist of this barrel. One problem I have is that I can't see the front bead with my eyes! TeenieTiny lyman sight. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jan 16, 2017 15:55:23 GMT -5
So... it sounds like you're thinking about keeping it... from the pictures it looks like it would command top dollar ( not saying I could afford it... but she sure looks nice to me ) |
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Post by horsefly on Feb 6, 2017 10:33:46 GMT -5
Why not just get another barrel? This is a CPA Stevens 44 1/2, one action, three barrels and two different stocks. 38-55 Winchester, 30-40 Krag and 218 Mashburn Bee.  |
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Very cool looking.
