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Stevens-Pope .28 -.30 caliber single shot target rifle in very good plus to near fine original con

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Stevens-Pope .28 -.30 caliber single shot  target rifle in very good plus to near fine  original con
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Stevens-Pope .28 -.30 caliber single shot target rifle in very good plus to near fine original condition showing a 32” heavy octagon barrel that is marked Stevens – Pope, manufactured by the J. Stevens Arm and ToolCo., Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA. The barrel measures approximately 1 1/10” across the flats of muzzle and the muzzle is drilled for a bullet starter. The gun is numbered 4625 on the inside tang and shows double settriggers with fancy enlarged Pope type lever. The forend is mounted with a base for a palm rest which is not included and the tang is mounted with a veneer type sight. The stocks are fine quality with nice burled wood grainand show original checkering with a perch belly type target stock, rollover cheek piece and nickel plated butt plate. The barrel is mounted with later scoped blocks and the front sight is a target type in the originaldovetail. The action is good and the bore is fine to near excellent. The frame is scrolled engraved in Stevens factory style. The frame retains 30% to 50% case hardening drifting to silver with some light colors. The barrel