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Stevens Model 51 Single – Shot Rifle by A.O. Zischang
Guns International #: 101535207 Seller's Inventory #: 34524
Category: Stevens Rifles - Benchrest and Target Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1205
Total Number of Listings: 20216
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #2526, .32-40, 30" part octagon barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a truly handsome rifle, built on a 44 1/2 action, that has retained 95-97% of a period added rust blue finish on the barrel with some fading along the edges, and silvering at the muzzle. A crisp “A.O. ZISCHANG SYRACUSE, N.Y." marking is present at the breech on the left barrel facet, and a small and unobtrusive import mark is present on the underside just ahead of the forend tip. Two barrel dovetails have been filled with blanks, and scope blocks have been fitted. The frame has delicate floral scrollwork engraving and retains 25-30% of the original color case-hardening, mostly towards the rear, with the balance having turned bright with traces of darker freckling in a few spots. The underlever has a finger spur, and is wood-filled at the rear. The mechanics are tight and functional, and the double-set triggers have a crisp let-off. The checkered walnut forend with schnabel tip is in fine shape with only a few minor handling marks in the lovely original oil finish. The buttstock condition matches the forend, and the hooked buttplate has developed a mottled brown tarnish. The rifle is not currently outfitted with sights. The owner's notes indicate that the rifle was once the property of Frank Lucas, a pharmacist from Webster, NY, and a friend of Ned Roberts. This is a beautiful Zischang Stevens, in excellent condition, and built by one of the great names in early American custom gunsmiths. FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Stevens
Model: 51
Serial Number: 2526
Caliber Info: .32-40
Gauge Info: .32-40