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joel_black88 Participating Member Offline Posts: 18 Joined: May 21^st, 2015	STEVENS LADIES MODELS May 24^th, 2015 at 2:56pm	Print Post
	I had intended to do a article on these but finally decided my writing days are over. This is the first model that started them all: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) These Model 55's were based on the small frame side plate model, but lack the removable side plate. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) They were followed by the Model 21. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) All the time the drop block Ladies model were made, Stevens offered deluxe features for Favorites. When you priced them out, they were much more expensive than comparable Ladies model. I had to turn to my always logical wife for an explanation. She pointed out that when a rich father want ed buy his son a special rifle, he would not pick out one sold as a "Ladies model". This is one of those rare Deluxe Favorites. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Stevens saved the best for last when they brought out the Model 56 based on the 0 44 1/2. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #1 - May 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm	Print Post
	Joel, That's a beautiful harem of Ladies! Did you encounter both smooth and threaded barrel shanks in the model 55's?

	There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. Proud Noodlehead
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joel_black88 Participating Member Offline Posts: 18 Joined: May 21^st, 2015	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #2 - May 24^th, 2015 at 5:10pm	Print Post
	That's an excellent question. As you can see they both are threaded. I was sure I had one without the right angle rear receiver cut and not threaded, but when I went to get them out to take the pictures I couldn't find it. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #3 - May 24^th, 2015 at 8:07pm	Print Post
	Joel, Thanks for posting the extra pics showing the threaded shank detail on the 55's.

	There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. Proud Noodlehead
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slumlord44 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2849 Location: Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Joined: Dec 21^st, 2007	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #4 - May 24^th, 2015 at 9:30pm	Print Post
	Beautiful rifles. Still have one of these on my bucket list. Finally got an English Model a while back in . 25-25 and just bought one in .22 Long Rifle. The Ladies Models have evaded me so far. Hard to find and expensive when you do find one. Only actually saw one once at a gun show in Kansas City many years back. Guy had a couple but they were out of my price range at the time. Wish you would do the article. Would love to see it.


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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #5 - May 24^th, 2015 at 10:48pm	Print Post
	After writing 3 books on English cartridge pistol plus articles for Gun Digest and Gun Report, I promised the nice folks at Arms Heritage (the online magazine) to finish an article on Stevens Ladies Models that I started to do for Gun Report before it folded. The funny thing is my inability to find the Model 55 which was the link between it and the 21 was one of the factors that slowed me down. This is a much easier way to do this. Soon I will post some photos of, and info on, miniature Martinis,


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 15994 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #6 - May 24^th, 2015 at 11:27pm	Print Post
	Those are all beauties! Thanks for posting the pictures!

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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #7 - May 25^th, 2015 at 1:38pm	Print Post
	Your welcome.


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Redwing Oldtimer Offline Posts: 586 Location: Canton Joined: Nov 4^th, 2007	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #8 - May 25^th, 2015 at 5:51pm	Print Post
	Great Photo's !!! I have an old photo of "lt'l Miss Sur-Shot" (Annie O) holding what appear's to be the first Model you show in your post !!! Better Eye's than mine will confirm this as soon as I find it ..... Good work !!! Ed...


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Redwing Oldtimer Offline Posts: 586 Location: Canton Joined: Nov 4^th, 2007	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #9 - May 26^th, 2015 at 2:43pm	Print Post
	Hi Folk's !!! Well Joel, I really blew it on this one !!! I found the picture of Annie in my photobucket and after close scrutiny realized the Rifle she is holding is a Remington takedown !!! A typicle Studio shot !!! After thinking about it, I really want to apologize as it was not my intent to hi-jack your post but only to support your fine Picture's of the Lady's Rifle's !!! Best Regard's. Ed...


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joel_black88 Participating Member Offline Posts: 18 Joined: May 21^st, 2015	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #10 - May 26^th, 2015 at 4:06pm	Print Post
	Actually you had it right. Many years ago a number of her firearms went up for sale. What was interesting was many of her rifles were smooth bored. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #11 - May 26^th, 2015 at 7:25pm	Print Post
	Have heard the rumor that "lt'l Miss Sur-Shot" used a fair number of "Shot" cartridges in smooth bored rifles made for her demonstrations at various shows and exhibitions, and considering the safety aspect for the spectators, it makes good sense. Doesn't detract from her established abilities using a rifled barrel.

	There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest who have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. Proud Noodlehead
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WCFMetalsmith Participating Member Offline Posts: 44 Location: Washington state Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2011	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #12 - May 27^th, 2015 at 9:24pm	Print Post
	I noticed that your model 21 Ladies is an early one, before the 1903/04 ? lever change that added the spring loaded plunger to bear against the link. Again some nice examples of the Ladies model. WCF


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Joel Black Full Member Offline Posts: 165 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2010	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #13 - May 30^th, 2015 at 8:01am	Print Post
	I am surprised you can date changes. 45 years ago, when I was considering doing a book on Stevens single shot fifles, a friend of mine who was an executive with Winchester, got me into the Savage factory. We did a thorough search and came away convinced there really were no surviving Stevens records. The catalogs were not really useful since they were not dated and catalog numbers were repeated.


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slumlord44 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2849 Location: Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Joined: Dec 21^st, 2007	Re: STEVENS LADIES MODELS Reply #14 - May 30^th, 2015 at 8:54pm	Print Post
	It is also my understanding that factory Stevens records do not exist. Wish there was one all inclusive reference book on Stevens but I doubt it will ever happen. I have what I consider to be a good collection of books that include Stevens and to put all that info into one book would be a monumental task and would be a REALLY big book. Sure makes collecting and documenting them a challenge at times.


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