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Tommy
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Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Feb 18th, 2011 at 12:03pm
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My brain, what's left of it, Hurts me on this... Whats the difference between the two???
I read many articles and comments, on this site and doesn't seem to help, with my gun.... 
The only numbers,641, are behind the trigger....
I'd upload photos, if i knew how.... Help...  Thanks   Tommy
PS... This is in .22 lr....
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #1 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 12:12pm
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Tommy,
The most definite way to tell the difference between a 44 and 44 1/2 is to open the lever. A 44 1/2 will have a block that passes through the bottom of the receiver, a 44 will tilt within the receiver.

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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #2 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 12:22pm
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This is a 44 Stevens, a position rifle probably from the 30's - 40's made by Savage. That wood on the finger lever is a palm rest. Nice looking rifle.   ledball
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #3 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 2:28pm
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Based on the picture you have either a 417 or a 417 1/2, both are based on a slightly heavier 44 type frame. The 417 was chambered for 22LR with a heavy barrel & a long beavertail forearm w/barrel band, a 417 1/2 has a lighter barrel and was supplied in 22LR along with 22 Hornet, 22WRF & 25RF. The forearm was shorter with no barrel band. Not sure if this is the info you are requesting.
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #4 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 4:37pm
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Thanks for the reply.... I'll add some more photos, now that i understand how to...
What do I value this at????
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #5 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 4:59pm
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Hey, Tommy I'm glad you found the site. I told you these guys would be able to help you. This is the best site with the most helpful people on earth. It has renewed my interest in collecting and shooting single shots 100 fold. Best of luck. Don
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #6 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 9:24pm
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That particular Walmut Hill model was made in the early 1930's as I recall. The last and best 44 that Stevens made. It has the Speed Lock action. The Walnut Hill name was used earlier on some very fancy rifles. They are great shooters. Mine is an original .22 Hornet and I am still looking for a .22 Long Rifle version or any other available caliber for that matter. Welcome to the Forum. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here. I have learned a lot and hopefully passed on some of what I have learnd to others here.
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #7 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 9:36pm
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So is that a 417?  Tommy, can you easily cock the hammer with your thumb?  Does it have a coil mainspring?  And what about that scope?

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Tommy
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #8 - Feb 18th, 2011 at 11:23pm
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The hammer is cocked back easily with your thumb...
It has a coil spring and I think the ejector is a #8???
It's a great shooter with the Tasco scope, never put a good scope on it.... My best at 100yds, was less than .50 inch with 5 rnds... eley ammo... no wind....good eyes....
I have that target somewhere.... 'course I have a lot of things Somewhere.... Thanks for all the info... I never could have figured this out myself..... Tommy
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #9 - Feb 19th, 2011 at 11:31pm
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Anyone information on where to find it's value at???
  
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Re: Walnut Hill .22, a 44 or 44 1/2
Reply #10 - Feb 20th, 2011 at 9:23am
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  Tommy ;

   "Value" is a subjective measurement in monetary terms defined as the sum total a willing and informed Buyer (singular) will offer to pay for a specific Item; and what sum total a willing and informed Seller (singular) will accept as payment for that same specific Item, on any given day, i.e., a mutual meeting of the minds.

   Absent that taking place, all else is a mere guess based on prior recorded sales data.

    Regards,
    C.M.M.
  
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