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Exceptional Stevens Number 66 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Picture Box and Hanging Tag

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Exceptional Stevens Number 66 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Picture Box and Hanging Tag
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Exceptional Stevens Number 66 Bolt Action Rifle with Original Picture Box and Hanging Tag

The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address followed by "TRADE MARK/STEVENS/REG. U.S. PAT. & FGN". The left side next to the rear sight is marked "22 SHORT-LONG/OR LONG RIFLE". There is a circled "20" on the left rear of the barrel and left side of the receiver at the breech. Dovetailed blade front sight with an ivory bead and adjustable rear sporting sight. Blue finish with casehardened bolt, and mounted with a smooth straight grain walnut pistol grip stock with a flat steel buttplate. Comes with a correctly labeled Stevens picture box, hanging tag and cleaning rod.

Manufacture: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: 66B
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 SLLR
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Excellent to near new . The rifle retains 99% plus original blue finish with light handling/storage marks. The stock is also excellent s. The markings remain sharp. The action is fine. The box is good with a few tears, edge wear, and some staining. In 10 years the writer can not recall ever seeing a Stevens box or hanging tag with a rifle.