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Engraved Stevens action
Jan 29th, 2021 at 6:09am
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A friend just acquired this Stevens action and asked if the engraving was likely to be factory. This sort of thing is uncommon here in Oz so I have no idea. Grateful for any views/thoughts. Thanks.
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Reply #1 - Jan 29th, 2021 at 9:37am
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looks to be a 44 1/2 or 044 1/2 how wide is the receiver.  I have the most of the screws on hand.
  
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Reply #2 - Jan 30th, 2021 at 2:44pm
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If the through hole for the lever pin isn't threaded and the pin is held in place by a small retaining screw, it's definitely a 44-1/2 or 044-1/2.  As for the very attractive and well done engraving, it's not a standard Stevens pattern and has the appearance of depth that is most typically considered "Germanic".  In any case, I very much doubt it's recent and, personally, I'd be tickled to build a rifle on that action.

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Reply #3 - Feb 1st, 2021 at 7:38pm
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Are there any markings on the front face of the action?  If so, what are they?
  
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Reply #4 - Feb 2nd, 2021 at 11:39am
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Agree with Ken its a 441/2 or an O and a very nice looking action and there should be something stamped on the face if not being trued at some point in time.
  
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Reply #5 - Feb 2nd, 2021 at 6:09pm
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Thanks for those comments. I got the owner to have a look at the face of the action and there are two circles aligned vertically - looks like an "8" with a space between the circles. No other markings. Serial number is 11845. He's going to measure the width of the action to determine if it is a 0441/2. Thanks.
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Reply #6 - Feb 3rd, 2021 at 12:56pm
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IIRC, nobody knows what those circles mean.  At least one circle (O or 0) is found on almost every 44.  Stevens offered several models on the same action.  The number designating the model is commonly stamped.

The second O might mean 044 1/2.  The measurement will tell us.
  
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Reply #7 - Feb 15th, 2021 at 4:18am
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OK, that measurement of the action width has just come in and it is approx. 1.110" which makes it a 44 1/2 action. Here are some additional photos. Thanks.
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Reply #8 - Feb 15th, 2021 at 4:20am
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also correction on that serial No. posted earlier.
  
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Reply #9 - Feb 15th, 2021 at 12:10pm
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That is really neat.  Is there a breech block in it or is it just the frame, lever and tang?
  
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Reply #10 - Feb 15th, 2021 at 5:25pm
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I'd put my ,oney on it being a 44 1/2 or 044 1/2.
  
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Reply #11 - Feb 15th, 2021 at 7:57pm
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Joe, yes quite a bit of work has gone into that relief engraving and it will improve when it gets cleaned up. Unfortunately it's just the action frame with no internals. Stevens parts are very hard to get hold of here in Oz and ordering replacements from the USA is a real process ranging from v hard to almost impossible given increasing restrictions this end Undecided. So it will probably remain as an interesting example of engraved art.  From the position of that screw hole just below the front of where the breech block would sit when locked, I'd say it was originally in .22 LR with the "kicker" ejector. 
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Reply #12 - Feb 16th, 2021 at 4:11pm
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That's a real shame. A beautiful unique action just sitting there with nothing to do for lack of a few parts.
  
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Reply #13 - Mar 22nd, 2021 at 10:44pm
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What is the most forward screw hole for on this 44 1/2 action?
  
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Reply #14 - Mar 23rd, 2021 at 12:25am
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S99VG wrote on Mar 22nd, 2021 at 10:44pm:
What is the most forward screw hole for on this 44 1/2 action?

The most forward and highest screw on the side is for an ejector on the later rimfire actions.

The hole on the front of the action is for a spring and plunger that rides on the breech block to help keep it from binding while traveling up and down.
  
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