Stevens 044 1/2 English Model

[skwerl]

Special order 28'' barrel , No. 205 Beach Combination front sight , No. 102 Vernier Tang sight , No rear sight .

Manufactured 1903 to 1916 Drop Forged , Colour Case Hardened receiver , a true Falling (dropping , sliding) breech block.

A fairly rare model the Stevens ''Ideal'' 044 1/2 is a slimed down Stevens 44 1/2 to offer a
lighter rifle for export (England) , people of smaller stature & lighter calibres . ( .22lr up to .28 - 30 - 120 cf )



Love a 28'' barrel in .22lr..




One of the Fanciest butt plates I've ever seen. ..... skwerl

 

[209jones]

Bought a 044-1-1/2 action in Leth about 35 yrs ago, built a 218Bee on it, nice little action, makes a good gopher gun.