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Stevens Ideal No. 45 .38-55 SN: 19901

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Stevens Ideal No. 45 .38-55 SN: 19901
'Range Model' Vintage single-shot falling-block rifle chambered in .38-55 Winchester, manufactured in Chicopee Falls, MA circa 1896-1916. Features a blued 25" No. 1 weight half-octagon barrel, beach front sight, blank inserted in the rear sight dovetail, Lyman adjustable dual-aperture tang sight, double set triggers, case hardened frame, curved lever, checkered hammer spur, smooth walnut forend with metal tip and straight grip shoulder stock with swiss style buttplate. The barrel retains approximately 65% of it's blued finish showing areas of heavy wear turning to patina and some light scattered dark surface rust. The receiver has turned to an even aged brown patina with trace amounts of case coloring in the protected areas. Action is crisp, bore is very good+ and wood stocks are very good showing an old crack/repair at the wrist. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***