I have a Sure Shot that I've had for several years now.  It's the only one that I've ever seen.  I haven't even seen one sell on any of the on-line auctions.  I find that the gun book values for other collector pieces are not even close to what things are selling for in my area.  All of this makes it difficult to put a value on my little Sure Shot.  The rifle is in good condition in my opinion.  However, it sure does have its flaws.  There is hardly a trace of rifling left, the chamber is seriously eroded, there is not even a trace of chrome left either and it doesn't lock very tight.  The pluses are that it is all original and unmolested, the wood is in great shape, no rust whatsoever, and the screw heads are real nice condition.  Until you look down the bore things look real good.  The real big plus it has going for it is rarity.  There are so few left it's just real hard to get a value on it.  I had one man tell me that based on the above description it's worth between 1,500 - 2,000$.  I just thought that was kind of high, but you never know.  Is there any one who collects these who can speak with some authority as to value?  Otherwise, what do you guys think?

   Powder Head

    Could I prevail upon you to post several (more than one) photos of the Stevens Model Sure Shot rifle that you have described and which you have access to.

    As has been said, a picture is worth ten words, or was that a thousand words.  Anyway, I for one would like to see it, if possible.

     Creedmoormatch

I would like very much to share my Sure Shot with you guys.  I will try to post something this weekend if I can, although  I may need some help.

Also, I believe either Grant or DeHaas mentioned that the receivers were chromed.

Some time ago I posted some pictures here of a cannon I made.  I used my Photobucket picture hosting account.  I am trying to do it again, and can't seem to get it right.  Any advice?
FINALLY GOT IT!!!

Checked DeHass's book. They came with both nickel plated recievers and case hardened recievers. Yours looks like it was case hardened.
Wood does look prety good. Poor lock up and bore are neagatives. I would still be interested for the right price. Come up with an asking price and send me a PM or email.  Possibley we could  come up with an agreement.

For the foreseeable future this little rifle is going to stay in my collection.  I talked with a dealer at the Tulsa Wannemacher gun show last year that new someone that had several of these.  I wanted to get in touch with that collector, but the dealer wouldn't reveal his name.  I have had this one for several years and even though I would like some restoration work done to it I think I'll just let be for now.  Thank you gentlemen for the offers, but I'm holding on to it.

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    P.S.     It the cannon available for sale ?

   Creedmoormatch      

I have seen antique grain drills at farm auctions with wooden wheels. Last one I saw sold for  very little money. I often thought they could be easily modified for a cannon. Cannon is one of those things on my bucket llist.