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Trailrunner Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Joined: Jan 20^th, 2019	Stevens 44 production year? Jan 20^th, 2019 at 2:47pm	Print Post
	I have a Stevens model 45 in 28-30-120 in the 19xxx serial number range. I understand the records are not available, does anyone have an idea on year of production for a rifle in this range?


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Redsetter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3468 Location: New York Joined: Aug 6^th, 2013	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #1 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 3:14pm	Print Post
	The cartridge narrows it down considerably: introduced in 1900, & probably wouldn't have been chambered after 1903 except in 44-1/2 actions. Does this one have the lug on the hammer used on larger CFs? Looks like fancy wood--original?


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Trailrunner Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Joined: Jan 20^th, 2019	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #2 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 3:57pm	Print Post
	Redsetter, Thank you for the reply,I am not sure on originality of wood, it does have almost 100% color case on receiver but the address was interrupted with a sight dovetail that has been filled in. The overal condition is very good. I am new to 44s so I am not sure what you are referring to on the hammer, is it visible without disassembly? I’m on the fence about selling the rifle but decided I should learn more before making that decision. Thanks


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7324 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #3 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 4:04pm	Print Post
	A side view of the hammer, at full cock, will tell us. Frank

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Trailrunner Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Joined: Jan 20^th, 2019	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #4 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 4:27pm	Print Post
	Side view pic added


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Redsetter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3468 Location: New York Joined: Aug 6^th, 2013	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #5 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 4:35pm	Print Post
	Trailrunner wrote on Jan 20^th, 2019 at 3:57pm: I’m on the fence about selling the rifle but decided I should learn more before making that decision. You should. That lug, which is a small "bump" on the lower face of the hammer, won't make much difference in value, but it's good to know, as most 44s don't have it. Originality of wood can be determined by looking for matching ser. nos. on the forearm & under the butt plate.


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Redsetter Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3468 Location: New York Joined: Aug 6^th, 2013	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #6 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 4:40pm	Print Post
	Don't see that lug, mainly used on .32 & .38 calibers to reinforce the breech; but I did hear of one on another .28.


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Trailrunner Newbie Offline Posts: 4 Joined: Jan 20^th, 2019	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #7 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 4:40pm	Print Post
	Thanks again for the information I will pull the wood and take a look.


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Bill Lawrence Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1037 Joined: Mar 17^th, 2014	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #8 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 7:05pm	Print Post
	I'm strongly of the opinion that the forearm is a replacement, the schnabel tip being both somewhat too large and not quite correctly shaped. I'd guess the buttstock is at least refinished and since it matches the forearm so well, may also be a replacement. In fact, I'd bet that the only visible components that haven't been refinished are the frame and its internals and the tang sight. Still, it's a very nice looking rifle and the caliber is one with a lot of accuracy potential. Speaking for myself, I'd shoot the rifle before finally deciding whether to unload it. Bill Lawrence


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slumlord44 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2850 Location: Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Joined: Dec 21^st, 2007	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #9 - Jan 20^th, 2019 at 9:00pm	Print Post
	Mine does not have the lug. It's one of several I've never gotten around to geting ammo loaded and shooting yet. Have brass, dies, and bullets.


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uscra112 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4079 Location: Switzerland of Ohio Joined: May 7^th, 2007	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #10 - Mar 8^th, 2019 at 9:45pm	Print Post
	@Trailrunner: Sent you a P/M. Phil

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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #11 - Mar 9^th, 2019 at 3:17pm	Print Post
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16274 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #12 - Mar 11^th, 2019 at 10:49am	Print Post
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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Stevens 44 production year? Reply #13 - Mar 11^th, 2019 at 12:26pm	Print Post
	Trail runner, the Stevens 45 were produced between 1896 and 1916


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