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Stevens Tip-Up .22 LR SN: 23389

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
Stevens Tip-Up .22 LR SN: 23389
Antique break open single shot rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured circa 1870's-1895. Features a blued 24" part octagon barrel, globe front sight, dovetailed rear sight, removed tang sight, nickel plated iron frame, 'pistol grip' trigger guard, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, smooth walnut schnabel forend and straight grip shoulder stock with metal Swiss style buttplate. Matching serial numbers observed on the barrel, frame, triggerguard and forend. Rifle retains only traces of it's original finish with the majority of the metal surfaces displaying a light grey patina with some scattered rust tones. Action is sound, the bore shows light rifling & scattered pitting, markings are good and the wood stocks are fair with a major repair to the wrist. Condition is near NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm***