947

Stevens Heavy Frame Tip-Up Cartridge Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
Stevens Heavy Frame Tip-Up Cartridge Rifle
Please read the terms and conditions carefully in regards to shipping and payment. Please contact us before the auction if you have any questions.
Stevens Heavy Frame Tip-Up Rifle, #34000, .25 CF cal., 30'' blued octagonal barrel marked on left angled flat above barrel hinge ''J. Stevens A&T Co./Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA Pat. Sept. 6, 1864'' in two lines, with dovetailed folding Beach front sight and plugged dovetail for a rear sight; nickel-plated frame with ''pistol-grip'' triggerguard and a large folding tang peep sight mounted to upper tang; varnished walnut forend and buttstock having a nickel-plated brass Swiss style buttplate. Mfg'd 1870s-95. Condition is very good, the barrel with traces of original blue mixed with age patina; the frame, triggerguard and buttplate retaining perhaps 70% original nickel. Stocks with minor use dings and 75% original varnish. Action is strong and sure; bore is shiny with defined rifling. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)