Stevens Single Shot .22LR

[Sir Henry]

I saw an old Stevens single shot at my lgs yesterday. It had a peep which I think was a Parker Hale and a Lyman globe up front. They were only asking $85 for it and I think I'll go back today and buy it.

[White Squirrel]

If you do, you know pictures are required.

[Sir Henry]

Well I went back and picked it up today. Right now the parts are soaking in CLP. Its a single shot .22LR with a 23.5 inch barrel. The rear sight was removed from the barrel and placed at the rear of the receiver so the eye radius is even longer. I said the rear sight was a Parker Hale but it turned out to be a Lyman 559 and the front is a Lyman globe. No numbers on it but it looks like a 17. Pictures will come when its cleaned and put back together. Don't know a lot about this rifle except its marked Springfield Model 53-B made by J. Stevens Arms.

[PT7]

Hope it turns out to be a very good rifle for you, SH.
Single shot any caliber is a lot of fun to shoot!

[Deadwood Dutch]

Should look something like my old Springfield single shot? It has no model number and I have never really been able to determine if it is a 53A or a 53B? It just says Springfield Arms Chickopee Falls Mass., and I thought that I read somewhere that Springfield was a trade name for Stevens. I think it was made around 1935. I am happy that you could acquire your rifle.

[RetiredSeabee]

Looking forward to seeing it. I want to hit some of the local shops to see if I can find a bargain gem.

[Sir Henry]

Mine is clearly marked. From what I gather they were only made between 1937 and 1947. My stock is slightly different than yours and it does have the Lyman sights. One reason I wanted it was because of the sights. They would be the ones I would want on it.

The trigger was sticking slightly and when you opened the bolt it would come all the way out. Now it is resetting itself all the way and is functioning like it should. It was covered in oil and dust that made it a hard paste. One think I've noticed about this rifle is there is no plastic anywhere on it. All metal and wood.

[Henry88]

Stevens represents American Exceptionalism. The kind of pride we need in stead of all the B/M..............

Range Report required ....................

[Squatch]

Sweet! I have an old Stevens but mines a Favorite 1915. Falling block.

[Sir Henry]

Range report coming soon. Maybe even later today.