Stevens Single Shot .22LR

[Hack]

$85, wow that was a find. How about some pics?

[Sir Henry]

This isn't some rare collector firearm. They didn't make a lot of them but on the other hand few people want them. Since someone had taken the time and expense to put Lyman sights on it I suspect it was a very accurate rifle in its day. The sights and rifle are of the same vintage.

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[Deadwood Dutch]

Really nice looking, you got yourself a good deal on that rifle. Mine is in original condition and is pretty beat up. I know that they only bring around 80 bucks like that.

[bandit1250]

Some of the rifles from that time period were very accurate. With the sights that are on that one it will probably be a very good shooter if the bore is still good. I would say some one thought it to be a good shooter before they spent time and money to have much better sights put on it. My old Remington's from 1933 up through the mid sixties shoot as well as my CZ's. I had to give a few of mine a good barrel cleaning but they all ended up to shoot well. It will be interesting to see how your Stevens shoots. My old Remington's like CCI standards and Norma Tac 22. Good ammo to try first.

[Hack]

Nice looking rifle. I'll bet it is very accurate. It will probably be a lot of fun and will work very well to introduce others to shooting.

[Sir Henry]

Some of the rifles from that time period were very accurate. With the sights that are on that one it will probably be a very good shooter if the bore is still good. I would say some one thought it to be a good shooter before they spent time and money to have much better sights put on it. My old Remington's from 1933 up through the mid sixties shoot as well as my CZ's. I had to give a few of mine a good barrel cleaning but they all ended up to shoot well. It will be interesting to see how your Stevens shoots. My old Remington's like CCI standards and Norma Tac 22. Good ammo to try first.

Funny you mentioned Tac 22 as that is my ammo of choice. The weather calls for rain all day but I'm heading to the range anyway.

[bandit1250]

Doesn't surprise me that Tac shot good for you. It doesn't shoot in all my 22's but most of them will shoot it as well as anything else or better. It has caught on now and has taken a hike in price at my LGS from $49/brick to $62. I am glad I bought the case when it was less. Nice to get an old rifle like the Stevens and have a good trigger on it with out having to work on it. More range trips with the Stevens when it is not raining?

[Sir Henry]

Definitely will be shooting the Stevens again. It is really and odd rifle the way the bolt is cocked when turning the bolt and not sliding it back and the way the trigger releases the firing pin.

[ditto1958]

I need (want) a Stevens Favorite. Hope some time to find one in decent condition. They were the classic "boys rifle" for a number of years.

[Sir Henry]

I usually consider a boy's rifle to be a short length of pull and short barrel. The Stevens I have is an adult length of pull and has a 24 inch barrel.