Stevens rifles

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Model 52 “Schuetzen Jr.” in .22 Long Rifle, probably made just before the Great War. Note the unusual configuration of the Monte Carlo comb and pronounced perch-belly stock. This is reminiscent of the work of George Schoyen of Denver.

Yet Another Stevens (Yay!)

Stevens devotees are lucky:  No matter how many you own, you can never claim to…
Stevens “Ideal Range” Model 45, built on a No. 44½ action, with original Stevens tang sight.

Best-Laid Plans

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Stevens Model 52, built on the older No. 44 action, with the newer Model 45. Both are chambered in the .28-30-120. It’s a lovely cartridge to shoot, but presents many problems in reloading.

New Year, New Rifle

About a year ago, a friend of mine handed me a brand-new, unopened, bag of…
SHOTGUN
Now fitted with a new Lee Shaver Soule-pattern tang sight and Hadley eyecup, the Stevens Model 49 Walnut Hill is ready for the range.

The Stevens Mystique

Everyone needs a purpose and, for many years, one of mine — a minor one,…