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Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Jul 1st, 2026 at 12:03pm
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Got a 44 that has the Square Corner Frame.  Numbers match, 
7 o'clock Extractor, Loop Lever, #3 Barrel and Tang Sight.  Action is 1 1/8" wide.
Wants it converted to 32-20 but I'm reluctant to alter an Original Survivor.  Any Advice from those who know more than I do?  David

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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #1 - Jul 1st, 2026 at 5:09pm
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Picture. We really need someone to start making 32RF again.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #2 - Jul 1st, 2026 at 5:42pm
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Is that stamped 44 on the frame under the barrel or is it blank?
What is the serial number? Under 3000?

I wouldn’t be in a hurry to modify that until you know what you actually have. It probably pre dates the model 44
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #3 - Jul 1st, 2026 at 6:13pm
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Forgot about asking for pin diameters and serial number for Mr Wrays Stevens list. Someone, maybe me, should keep that going.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #4 - Jul 1st, 2026 at 6:29pm
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Dellet wrote on Jul 1st, 2026 at 5:42pm:
Is that stamped 44 on the frame under the barrel or is it blank?
What is the serial number? Under 3000?

I wouldn’t be in a hurry to modify that until you know what you actually have. It probably pre dates the model 44


I don't recognize the early Stevens model numbers. Maybe a 108 or 109?

ETA Would really like to see the whole rifle.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #5 - Jul 1st, 2026 at 6:40pm
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jimmy wrote on Jul 1st, 2026 at 6:29pm:
Dellet wrote on Jul 1st, 2026 at 5:42pm:
Is that stamped 44 on the frame under the barrel or is it blank?
What is the serial number? Under 3000?

I wouldn’t be in a hurry to modify that until you know what you actually have. It probably pre dates the model 44


I don't recognize the early Stevens model numbers. Maybe a 108 or 109?

ETA Would really like to see the whole rifle.


Most likely a 100 series. But need to see the rest of the rifle. Double set triggers would likely rule out a 107. Since that was the low end model. But 32 RF probably wasn’t popular on the high end rifles. It’s a stevens, doesn’t have to make sense.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #6 - Jul 1st, 2026 at 11:28pm
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Blank face under the barrel channel.
Serial #2946.  Patent Date of April 17 '94 🤔
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #7 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 12:10am
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The side plate models were the Pre 44 rifles. The 100 series were considered 44’s. I had to think about that one. Yours is likely a 100 series rifle. If you have the barrel it will be stamped. The letters are smaller than the serial number and under the forearm. Often they are also marked for caliber, not cartridge.

There only about 1000 of the 100 series rifles made maybe as few as 700. It’s assumed that the serial numbers continued from the side plate to the 100 then to the standard 44. Yours would be close to the end of the 100 series.

Hopefully you have the rest.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #8 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 4:34am
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Is the front of the receiver stamped with the model number?
Even if it's a model 44 rather then a 100 series rifle, it's still a scarce early model and I personally wouldn't modify it.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #9 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 8:58am
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Picture of the Barrel at the Forend.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #10 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 9:31am
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Interesting rifle. 
The serial number kind of creates a problem going by Phil’s records. Last known 100 series is 2745. First known 44, 2952. Probably a safe bet that it is a transition rifle. There were some known 44’s that were not marked on the frame, no doubt some 100’s not marked on the barrel. Your barrel photo seems to have a 0 above the serial number. So who knows. 

Certainly worth the effort to learn more.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #11 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 10:43am
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Might be wishful thinking, but based on how this one is marked, it might have been stamped 110.

  
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Reply #12 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 11:12am
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forgive me for asking- why can't I see either the supposed 0 on one photo nor a 'possible' 110 in the second?
Those Stevens rifles always seem to be perplexing, and not just to me. This one makes me wonder if it isn't the owners seeking answers by grasping at straws and smoke. Like I said, excuse me for being so mystified here.....maybe it's me?
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #13 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 11:47am
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calledflyer wrote on Jul 2nd, 2026 at 11:12am:
forgive me for asking- why can't I see either the supposed 0 on one photo nor a 'possible' 110 in the second?
Those Stevens rifles always seem to be perplexing, and not just to me. This one makes me wonder if it isn't the owners seeking answers by grasping at straws and smoke. Like I said, excuse me for being so mystified here.....maybe it's me?


First photo is rifle in question and the marks on the barrel. Second photo is a different rifle and how the 100 series was marked. What I was pointing out was the order and style of the letters. 

Photo below is the original rifle marks blown up. I think it’s possible those were a 1 and 0 circled, right where you would expect them to be from now to if it was marked 110. I also qualified that with possible wishful thinking. 
It would be nice to know that there are a couple hundred more 100 series rifles running around. It’s certainly not a 44 frame. So if Phil’s numbers are anywhere close to Accurate, this might narrow down when to transition from 100 to 44 to about 5 rifles. So it’s worth the effort to look a little harder.
  
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Re: Stevens 44 with Double Set in 32RF
Reply #14 - Jul 2nd, 2026 at 1:24pm
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thanks for that explanation. I sometimes need to be guided by the hand- Keeps me from looking at many things. ignorance can be a wonderful way to save money now and again. Roll Eyes
  
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