Stevens Walnut Hill

Gene L

Picked up one of these, .22 LR target rifle from about 1930 at the latest. I sure didn't need it, but just had to have it. It's in very good shape for a 80 year old rifle and the bore is perfect. Sorry I can't figure out how to photograph the entire rifle. It's got a heavy barrel and a Lyman sight and hooded front sight, with about a 26" barrel, maybe a bit more. Anyone with any info on this rifle, I'd like to hear it.

Zee

The part I can see looks gorgeous! That's about all I know about the rifle.

Big Al1

AWESOME!! I'm glad you got it. Need has nothing to do with it. You will give it a good home!!

Gene L

It's got a ding on the forend just beyond the picture. And the finish is a little thin toward the muzzle, but still present. Found out the barrel is 28" (!!!) long. I don't have a way of determining the age, but know they stopped making them in 1930.

john.41

Here is a link I came up with Gene,

http://www.rediscovered-shooting-treasures.com/stevenswh.htm

If it is a 417 Target it should have a Lyman 17A front and Lyman 48L rear sight. Should be tapped on top for scope blocks too.
Does the full cock act as a safety? Is it J.Stevens Arms & Tool? Sounds like they were made 1932 to 1940, excellent and valuable find, congratulations!

Jim Tom

Excellent find! Where do you guys find these old gems?

Gene L

john.41 wrote: »

Here is a link I came up with Gene,

http://www.rediscovered-shooting-treasures.com/stevenswh.htm

If it is a 417 Target it should have a Lyman 17A front and Lyman 48L rear sight. Should be tapped on top for scope blocks too.
Does the full cock act as a safety? Is it J.Stevens Arms & Tool? Sounds like they were made 1932 to 1940, excellent and valuable find, congratulations!

It's got the target sights and has scope blocks on the barrel for a target scope, like an Unertl. Makes me wish I had my Unertl scope back. I can't wait to try it out.

shotgunshooter3

You suck, that is all.

sakodude

Very nice, I assume this is the one you did not want to buy before? The siren call on these beauties is strong.

Sako

Six-Gun

I can't believe the condition of the wood. It looks pristine for such an old gun.

jbohio

Zee wrote: »

The part I can see looks gorgeous! That's about all I know about the rifle.

:that:

Gene L

The wood is very good, but not pristine. I believe the previous owner had owned it for 65 years.

jbohio

I'd LOVE to see a picture of the whole thing.

Gene L

I'll try to manage that in the near future. I'm not sure how to take the photo, and I don't have a good background.

jbohio

Solid, dark colors are good. Towels, blankets, sheets. Steady rest is good. Outside in natural light is even better.
Crop out most of what is not gun, the save.

john.41

Gene L wrote: »

Makes me wish I had my Unertl scope back. I can't wait to try it out.

From what I can find........it may be worth 2 or 3 Unertl's.

Buford

Nice find.:up: