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Rare & Desirable Steven's 322-A 22 Hornet Rifle Born 1949 - Excellent Condition
Guns International #: 102727719 Seller's Inventory #: 317
Category: Stevens Rifles - Savage Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: randywine
Company: Randolf W Fowler Ltd
Member Since: 1/26/21
First Name: Randy
Last Name: Fowler
State: Virginia
Zip: 20147
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 858-2881
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 311
Total Number of Listings: 700
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Returns ON approval within 3 DAYS OF DELIVERY MINUS A 20% RESTOCKING FEE
Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Certified Checks, Personal Checks, Zelle, Layaway
Description:
Item Details
The Model 322-A was made from 1947 to 1950 and was Stevens's 22 Hornet variation of the Savage Model 340. This Model 322-A was made in 1949 and features a smooth walnut stock with an oil gloss finish, black ribbed butt-pad, 22" barrel, spoon style bolt handle, adjustable elevator v-notch rear sight, ramped dovetail blade front sight, sling swivels, 4-round detachable box magazine, This gun is in excellent condition with light wear, and a sharp/clean bore, and is in perfect working order.
Developed by a group of very talented ballisticians at the Springfield Armory—including Col. Townsend Whelen—in the late 1920s, the .22 Hornet, in its current guise, was first produced by Winchester in 1930. The Savage Model 23-D became available in late 1932, followed by the Winchester Model 54 rifle in early ’33. It was the first commercial high-velocity centerfire cartridge designed for varmints, predators, and small game animals, and it drives a 45-grain bullet to just about 2650 fps, sometimes a bit more, sometimes less depending on the manufacturer.
It's a rimmed cartridge with a length of 1.403 inches, and a slight shoulder measuring 5 degrees 38 minutes. In a good rifle, the Hornet feeds like grease and offers a wonderful shooting experience. The little cartridge has virtually no recoil (especially when compared to the larger varmint cartridges like the .223 Remington and .22-250 Remington) and will give excellent accuracy. It is not a speed demon nor possesses the flat trajectory that the later-developed small-bore cartridges do. Though Winchester released their pair of varmint cartridges in 1937—the .218 Bee and .219 Zipper—neither had the accuracy of the Hornet. It was prevalent, as its report was mild, yet the cartridge's performance surpassed the appearance. The introduction of the .220 Swift in the mid-30s showed the shooting world the meaning of velocity, though it came at a price: the barrels of that era didn’t deal well with the heat generated by the huge case, and throat erosion was a challenge. The mild velocity of the Hornet means that a barrel will last a lifetime.
Layaway: 1/3 down 90 days
Shipping: $55, with insurance $85
Payment: Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle
Returns without damage or alteration within 3 days of delivery minus a 20% restocking fee
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22 Hornet
Manufacturer: Stevens
Model: 322-A
Serial Number: No Visible Serial Number
Chambers: 4+1
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: VG
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Bolt
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: factory Ribbed Plate
Finish: Oil Gloss
Sights: Metal
Manufacture Date: 1949
Case: Optional