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J Stevens Gallery No 80 Slide Action Rifle 1906-10

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
J Stevens Gallery No 80 Slide Action Rifle 1906-10
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The lot features a J. Stevens Model Gallery No. 80 (Number 80) slide action rifle chambered in .22 short, long, and long rifle calibers. The rifle shows a fine blue finish along the metal surfaces with much of the bright color still retained. The wood shows a good condition with handling wear solid walnut stock and eleven grove slide foregrip. The rifle has a 24 inch round blue finish barrel with fixed front and adjustable rear sights. The barrel is marked on the top, "MANUFACTURED BY THE J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS, U.S.A. PATENTED JAN. 23. 06. AUG. 7. 06." The rifle has a serial number of 17833, marked at the receiver cap under the slide rail, and was manufactured in circa 1906 to 1910. The rifle functions by the pump or slide rail forcing the the bolt to be pushed back and up at a 45 degree angle pivoting at the rear of the receiver causing the firing pin to be set while also pushing the next round into place pulling from the tube fed magazine, then once the pump is pulled forward the round is chambered and ready to fire. The rifle functions without flaw and shows fine condition for its antique age with signs of use. The rifle requires a Curio and Relic, FFL Transfer or NICS Background check..