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Engraved J. Stevens Target Pistol with Inscription

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Engraved J. Stevens Target Pistol with Inscription
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Hooded pin front and adjustable notch rear sights, with the J. Stevens & Co address/ patent dates on the upper left flat of the barrel. The frame is equipped with a bushed rectangular firing pin, checkered hammer and trigger, and finger rest trigger guard, with the frame and guard decorated in punch dot backed scroll engraving, a dotted checkerboard atop the breech, zigzag borders and the inscription "D.A. DAVIS." on the back strap. Davis has not been identified at this time. Grips are checkered walnut, with matching partial numbers on the undersides. Unsure about exact model designation, but most resembles a Cowlin No. 38, second issue. The only difference is in the top of the trigger guard, at the frame juncture. (reference page 37 Stevens Pistols and Pocket Rifles by Kenneth L. Cope).
BBL: 11 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: blue/nickel
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 6319
Condition: Very fine, with 80% of the original thin blue finish, showing patches of brown patina on the barrel, along with some mild handling marks. 90% original nickel is present on the frame, with wear on the high edge and scattered dings. Grips are fine, with sharp checkering and mild dents. Mechanically excellent.