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Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Feb 7th, 2024 at 3:46pm
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Here's an interesting (to me anyway) model 45 I picked up back in December, and just shot a week ago. It's in original unmolested condition and the neat thing about it is the full octagon barrel chambered in 22WRF, with a still-good bore. I never shot that round before, and am having fun with it! The ammo isn't abundant everywhere, but not hard to get either, if you know where to look. I've seen a couple other Stevens falling blocks chambered in 22WRF over the years, one being a model 44 and the other a 1915 Favorite. I jumped on this one since its a 44-1/2 action I always try to get those when I can. But, I don't think any of them are very common in this caliber?
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #1 - Feb 7th, 2024 at 5:46pm
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Nice find , especially with the scarce full octagon barrel. The 22-7 1/2 marking has probably confused plenty of even knowledgeable gun guys.
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #2 - Feb 7th, 2024 at 6:59pm
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Good looking Stevens, congratulations!
  
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Reply #3 - Feb 7th, 2024 at 7:13pm
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Thanks, blind squirrel got nut I guess…but this one’s always digging!
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #4 - Feb 8th, 2024 at 4:37am
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I'm curious as to the length of your barrel, and the width across the flats at the breech and muzzle.  Your rifle appears to have a #3 Swiss butt plate rather than the #2, is this correct?
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #5 - Feb 8th, 2024 at 6:01am
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The barrel length is just shy of 30”, and the width across flats at receiver is 0.980”. Two screw fore arm. Yep it’s a #3 buttplate, not #2. 
Many years ago I picked up a similarly configured model 45. DST, full octagon barrel and #3 butt plate also. It’s in 22LR. It has a pistol grip stock though, not straight wrist.
  
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Reply #6 - Feb 9th, 2024 at 8:26pm
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I for one am confused with the 22. 7 1/2 marking , not being a Stevens guy , please share its meaning
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #7 - Feb 9th, 2024 at 9:56pm
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John Robert wrote on Feb 9th, 2024 at 8:26pm:
I for one am confused with the 22. 7 1/2 marking , not being a Stevens guy , please share its meaning


.22 WRF, or .22 Winchester Rimfire. 
Stevens did not want to mark their rifles with another manufacturer's name, hence .22-7 1/2.
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #8 - Feb 10th, 2024 at 8:30am
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7 1/2gr black powder
  
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Re: Stevens model 45 in 22WRF
Reply #9 - Feb 18th, 2024 at 2:56pm
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Sure shot wrote on Feb 9th, 2024 at 9:56pm:
John Robert wrote on Feb 9th, 2024 at 8:26pm:
I for one am confused with the 22. 7 1/2 marking , not being a Stevens guy , please share its meaning


.22 WRF, or .22 Winchester Rimfire. 
Stevens did not want to mark their rifles with another manufacturer's name, hence .22-7 1/2.


Yes , just as the others (Remington , Winchester) stamped their rifles 25-10 not 25 Stevens.
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