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Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Jan 10th, 2022 at 8:54pm
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It sure ain't a Model 44.

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Wood looks right.   I think.
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #1 - Jan 10th, 2022 at 9:00pm
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418, look at the breech block it is flat on top like a 1915 favorite. Also a 418 uses a standard lever.
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #2 - Jan 10th, 2022 at 9:13pm
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418, right.  I was thinking that the "1/2" meant built on the Favorite frame.  Should have checked my sources before mouthing off!   

A 418-1/2 had a lighter barrel, yes?  Other differences?
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #3 - Jan 11th, 2022 at 4:51am
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I think the main difference in the 418 1/2 is that this model had less expensive sights, and was available in .25 Stevens and  .22 WRF, along with.22 LR. Possibly lighter weight barrel? I am not sure.
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #4 - Jan 12th, 2022 at 7:30pm
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Perhaps intended more as an adult-sized hunting rifle as well as a junior's target rifle? Pure speculation on my part.
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #5 - Jan 12th, 2022 at 10:57pm
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The only difference in the 418 and 418 1/2 is the sights and the chamberings that were offered. One tell is that there is no model marked on the gun. This is the nicest one I have ever seen. Either a well preserved original or someone did a great restoration. No sure which. I keep thinking original but I 'm not certain about the case color on the receiver. Really looks good. Too bad I really don't need another one but it is tempting.
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #6 - Jan 13th, 2022 at 12:37am
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Dittos.   But I can't stop salivating.
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #7 - Jan 13th, 2022 at 6:35am
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That’s a very nice rifle, but what I find a little odd is the case hardening pattern. It has a ripple pattern like the earlier A&T Stevens, rather than the Savage Stevens pattern of the later rifles.
  
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Reply #8 - Jan 13th, 2022 at 6:39am
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Yeah, the 418 photo in deHaas book shows a faded "pinto" pattern.   
  
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Re: Is this a 417-1/2 Stevens?
Reply #9 - Jan 13th, 2022 at 7:44pm
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Well, it's almost up to $1000.  I think my interest has cooled to the solidification point.

High bidders are GB newbies.  I wonder if they know what it actually is? 
  
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