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STEVENS 22 LR TIP UP SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:650.00 - 900.00 USD
STEVENS 22 LR TIP UP SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.
Cal. 22 LR. S# 29027. Bbl. 24", size "0" matching numbered round & octagon with combination front sight, fixed V notch rear plus vernier tang sight. Mfg. without forend 1870-1895; many various configurations offered in cal. from 22 to 44 plus shotguns. Nickel plated stepped down frame with ornate cast trigger guard, crescent buttplate plus matching numbered latch. Nitre blued hammer. CONDITION: very good blued finish with minor handling marks and some light peppery oxidation. Plating on frame is dull with peppery oxidation plus some flaking of finish on trigger guard. Buttplate has small area of finish remaining on top; balance is brown patina. Stock has handling marks and older extra finish with no over-runs onto metal nor compromises to dimensions. Good bright bore with light wear and very minor cleaned frosted appearance. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: From the Harold Prucha Collection". (01-23251/NW). ANTIQUE. $650-900.