That adds 1 to the known (& short) list of Bisleys.  Why would someone convert a rifle like that to Zipper? If you had it, could it be restored to something like its original configuration?

Slumlord:

The guy who converted it probably had no idea how rare it was.  To the casual eye, it looks like a standard Martini rimfire.  If you wanted a small bore centerfire varmint rifle, what better a choice than this one if you had it in hand.

I have an early Model 15 with the rarer form of pistol grip, as shown on the Adamsguns web site as Model 15 Special Stock.  See:  (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links); Someone long ago converted it to centerfire and chambered it for a .22 Hornet.  If they really are rare, as Mr. Adams suggests, it is something of shame from a collectors point of view, but I like the gun and am fond of the .22 Hornet cartridge.  I wouldn't have done it, but it was already done when I found it and I have a number of other .22 rimfire Martinis, so there's no reason to convert it back to rimfire and line to bore to make it into a .22 Long Rifle again.

Rem

You have it.  The Bisleys were target rifles from the onset.  22 target barrels do not last forever.  If the Bisley were shot a lot, it might have lost its competitive edge after 4 or 5 years.  The P-H liner would have been a standard remedy, & should not detract from the rifle's interest or value to someone who understands what he is looking at.  Landis wrote about accurate barrel life back in the 1930s.

It is the large Martini action. My guess has always been that Stevens may have bought actions and used their barrels and put their names on them. That could also explain the wide range of serial #s I have found so far. DoubleD, Thanks for refering Ken here and giving me the opportunity to own one of the most hard to find Stevens Rifles.

Hello all,
The Bisley is here and in better condition than expected! It now sports a 10X Litshert Spot Shot scope shich I will photograph tomorrow, and as soon as I locate some ammo I will do a range report. Here are a few pictures now that it is safe at the farm!! Take care and God bless. cordell

Cordell:

What are the dimensions on that action (length, width, height)?   

Rem