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Stevens Hunter's Pet Pocket Rifle 22 cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Stevens Hunter's Pet Pocket Rifle 22 cal
SN: 1779 Antique American made single shot rimfire pistol manufactured circa 1872-1900. This earlier numbered example has the early single line barrel address. Features a blued 14.5" part octagon/part round tip-up barrel, automatic extractor, dovetailed blade front sight, folding adjustable rear sight (appears to be a later replacement), smooth spur trigger, knurled hammer spur, nickel plated iron frame, and two-piece smooth walnut grips. Matching serial numbers are found on the barrel & frame, as well as in pencil under the left grip panel. Bore is fair, showing light pitting throughout, fair continuous rifling. Blued parts show a deep brown color, with majority coverage, some mottled grays, edge losses throughout. Frame retains 50% nickel, now a dull silver color, with much brown patina. Grips are very good, showing small dents. Action is smooth. Some light denting to chamber from firing pin strikes. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***