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FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 (Read 1274 times)

Sure shot Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1114 Location: East central Iowa Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2020	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #15 - yesterday at 4:56pm	Print Post
	calledflyer wrote yesterday at 3:26pm: Stop! I'm not the new owner, but if it made it this far in the shape it's in, leave it alone. If it was rattier, well, OK, but the old ones that are in good shape should be cherished for what they are- scarce and lovely. Just my opinion, ya know? X2 I would only re-do basketcase or parts guns or guns that pretty much aren't original anymore.


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jimmy Senior Forum Member Offline Now available in Oklahoma. Posts: 403 Location: Skiatook Joined: May 12^th, 2009	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #16 - yesterday at 5:22pm	Print Post
	calledflyer wrote yesterday at 3:26pm: Stop! I'm not the new owner, but if it made it this far in the shape it's in, leave it alone. If it was rattier, well, OK, but the old ones that are in good shape should be cherished for what they are- scarce and lovely. Just my opinion, ya know? Good point. Honestly I feel the same. Thanks.


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 3888 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #17 - yesterday at 6:27pm	Print Post
	you're welcome. enjoy that thing.


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jimmy Senior Forum Member Offline Now available in Oklahoma. Posts: 403 Location: Skiatook Joined: May 12^th, 2009	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #18 - yesterday at 7:55pm	Print Post
	It's kinda funny that the seller and I spoke of drilling and tapping barrels for a scope. Neither of us could do it but would welcome one already done.


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KensBullard Junior Member Offline Posts: 54 Location: Woodland Wa Joined: Dec 17^th, 2024	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #19 - yesterday at 8:01pm	Print Post
	CPA's colors never look right to me


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Statesrights Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 412 Location: Virginia Joined: May 3^rd, 2016	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #20 - yesterday at 8:38pm	Print Post
	Not as bad as Turnbull.


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85lc Junior Member Offline Posts: 51 Location: Georgia Joined: Jun 28^th, 2018	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #21 - Today at 10:23am	Print Post
	jimmy wrote yesterday at 3:04pm: I'm tempted to send it to CPA for case color and a ball, spur lever. It's your birthday present so go ahead and get it color casehardened. A ball spur lever would be nice.

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pmcfall Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 262 Location: St. Joseph, Missouri Joined: Jan 27^th, 2006	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #22 - Today at 1:54pm	Print Post
	I guess with a ball and spur lever it would look similar to a Model 51 with a slimmer stock. Phil (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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RDBallard Full Member Offline Posts: 106 Location: Kansas Joined: Apr 22^nd, 2020	Re: FS Stevens Mod 45 44 1/2 in 28-30 Reply #23 - Today at 2:44pm	Print Post
	My personal opinion on a fine old original gun that has survived unmolested for all of these years is that it should be appreciated for what it is. Unmolested period guns are getting harder and harder to find and we are very fortunate when one lands in our hands. What I think a new owner intends to do with a gun after I sell it plays a big part of who I offer it to. True, it's yours to do with as you please but if you can't appreciate it for what it is and see the beauty in it I think it's a damn shame. I have owned some fine single shot's over the years but the ones that have never been modified ( ruined usually ) are very few. You should be very proud to own it as is and appreciate it's history. Beautiful gun as is. I would rather have a gun with no finish than one that's been refinished if it is otherwise unmolested. That Stevens was someone's pride and joy for over 100 years and all who owned it appreciated it and had the sense not to modify it. There are plenty of guns out there that have already been fooled with and butchered. That's my personal opinion.
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