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ohiosam Participating Member Offline Posts: 11 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2009	Stevens 47 Feb 17^th, 2012 at 10:40am	Print Post
	Stopped by a small local shop the other day and much to my surprise there was a Stevens 47 .22LR, double set triggers, hooked buttplate, Stevens vernier windage adjustable sight with adjustable appature. Didn't have a tape but I believe 28" heavy 1/3 octogon barrel. Finish was excellent, metal was 80% or better, butt had been professionally redone(I would have know if the deal hadn't told me) forend was original finish. Price $2000, trying to talk myself out of it but dang it was a beauty! Any thoughts on the price as described?


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KAF Ex Member	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #1 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 10:48am	Print Post
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rustyrelx Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 474 Location: Wallace Idaho Joined: Oct 9^th, 2007	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #2 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 11:34am	Print Post
	Tell yourself this...... When and where will I find another one? And at what price. I don't see these coming down in price anytime soon. A .22 with dst is more fun than a barrel on monkeys so go for it.


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7575 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #3 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 11:42am	Print Post
	Couple of things go through my mind when I see something like the rifle you describe. Buying local were you can look at it and don't have to pay shipping and FFL fee's is worth right much to me. Several hundred dollars at least. Other thing is when you see one that's "Right" as long as the price is not ridiculous might as well buy. Few hundred up or down makes little difference. Not like there is a Stevens 47 in good shape at every corner gun shop. Appreciation with a nice collectible takes care of the buying price. Junk or needing repair another story rarely a good buy unless you can do the work yourself or it's real cheap. Last if you bought a reproduction from CPA it would cost at least 500 dollars more than the asking price. Original is worth more than a reproduction. Boats


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7337 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #4 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 12:41pm	Print Post
	One thing that no one has brought up is, what action is it? A 44 1/2 is worth at least $200 more than a 44, all other things the same, at least to me. The next think to consideration is what would the dealer actually take for it? Offer $1400 and see what he comes back with. Then try to slpit the difference I think that one shown at auction is a VERY good deal.

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ohiosam Participating Member Offline Posts: 11 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2009	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #5 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 1:13pm	Print Post
	Not sure of the action, didn't realize they shared actions. The block rolls back like my 44 but my impression was the action seemed longer then my 44. The extractor wasn't at the 6 o'clock position either, it was off to the left a little.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7337 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #6 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 1:57pm	Print Post
	The extractor makes it a 44, earlier than about 1901-2. Frank

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moshannon Full Member Offline Posts: 152 Location: SW PA Joined: Aug 8^th, 2006	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #7 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 3:20pm	Print Post
	Definitly a 44 frame and unless it is all original without any refinish and in fine-excellent condition it's not worth anywear near $2K, probably more like 12-1300 at the high end with the sights you describe.

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waterman Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2853 Location: Behind the Redwood Curtain Joined: Jun 9^th, 2004	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #8 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 3:58pm	Print Post
	The $1610 on the auction site for Jake Simmons' rifle was for a 25-21, not a 22LR (desirable caliber, but you can easily shoot the 22 LR without too much hassle), and for a 44 1/2 action (worth more, but a 44 action is just dandy for 22 rimfires). But there was an added 15 % buyers premium and $50 shipping. That makes it a $1900 rifle. So for an extra $100, you get to look at it and maybe take it home. If I had seen the described Stevens 47 in 22 LR, I would have bought it.


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7575 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #9 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 6:14pm	Print Post
	44 that makes a big difference. Boats.


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ohiosam Participating Member Offline Posts: 11 Joined: Jun 5^th, 2009	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #10 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 8:18pm	Print Post
	The rifle is there on consignment. I think I'll go look at it again and maybe make an offer in the mid teens see if the owner will bite.


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slumlord44 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2850 Location: Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Joined: Dec 21^st, 2007	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #11 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 10:12pm	Print Post
	To me if you can get it for anything under 2000 I would take it. Double set trigers and the model are not that easy to find.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16343 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Stevens 47 Reply #12 - Feb 18^th, 2012 at 12:30am	Print Post
	I agree! Under $2k would be tough to pass up, especially if I can look it over. The one listed at Auction is not only a centerfire (premium), but also a 44.5 (premium), and appears to be original finish. I'd be happier with the one described if it could come down a few hundred, because you've probably got sales tax there too. That might add another $150 depending on your state. Good news is they aren't going down in value, and if you have $100 bills to wave at them, you might get it down even more.

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