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Desirable Stevens "Ideal" Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Desirable Stevens  Ideal  Model 51 Factory Engraved Schuetzen Rifle
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Estimate: $3000 - 4500
Globe interchangeable front and Vernier tang peep sights. Top barrel flat stamped with the two line address/patent dates marking. The underside of the barrel under the forearm is marked "25.21", "14" and "1". The receiver is scroll engraved with a hunting dog inside a circle panel on the left side and a stag head inside a circle panel on the right side. Double set triggers, loop lever with two piece wood panel insert and nickel plated Swiss type buttplate. The barrel is numbered to the gun. Nicely figured checkered straight grip stock with cheekpiece.
BBL: 28 inch part octagon\
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 25
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 4021
Condition: Fine. The barrel retains 60% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The receiver and lever retain 40% original case colors. The buttplate retains 95% plus original nickel finish. The wood is fine with two small holes drilled on the forearm underside, a minor chip missing near the upper tang and some minor handling marks. Both sides of the wrist have an ornate cross-bolt repair. Overall the checkering is crisp.