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Stevens New Model Pocket Rifle 25 cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Stevens New Model Pocket Rifle 25 cal
SN: 6286 'Second Issue' Antique American made single shot rimfire pistol manufactured circa 1875-1896. Features a blued 10" part octagon/part round tip-up barrel, automatic extractor, front sight is a globe type ring with post inside and small blade on top, rear sporting sight with elevation screw, smooth spur trigger, knurled hammer spur, nickel plated brass frame with detachable wire shoulder stock, and two-piece smooth walnut grips. Matching serial numbers are found on the barrel & frame, as well as in pencil under both grip panels. Stock numbered "6285". Second line of barrel address is eroded, indicating refinish. Bore is very good. Retains 20% coverage of blue, mostly on breech end of barrel, remainder is mottled gray and brown. Frame retains 75% nickel finish, some losses showing mellow patina color brass underneath, some small areas of peeling and puckering. Grips are very good, showing small dents. Action is smooth. Hammer stays cocked only if trigger manually assisted slightly forward. Condition is NRA Good++ (reblued barrel) *** Antique Firearm ***