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CUSTOM STEVENS POPE MODEL 52 SCHUETZEN JUNIOR RIFLE ON No. 44-1/2 ACTION
Guns International #: 103114380 Seller's Inventory #: MR1698
Category: Stevens Rifles - Benchrest and Target Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 935
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Chambered in caliber 32-40, this rifle is equipped with 26-3/4 inch No. 4 weight Stevens-Pope octagon barrel that is numbered 1212 and has been fitted with matching false muzzle and brass starter. The barrel shows about 90% finish and is equipped with a pair of scope blocks. Sights include a globe front and a windage adjustable vernier tang sight. The bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong left twist rifling. The face of the action is marked simply "44 1/2" but the rifle is in the 52 configuration with 98% brilliant color case hardened finish and crisp superbly executed scroll engraving with punch dot shaded background. Equipped with double set triggers and No. 5 Schuetzen lever with beautifully diamond checkered inserts that match the fine grade American black walnut checkered pistolgrip butt stock and forearm. The butt stock has large cheekpiece and heavy Swiss buttplate. The forearm is fitted with a palm rest. The stocks rate near excellent with about all of their original finish but showing a few seemingly fresh handling marks and scratches. This rifle is illustrated and discussed in Volume 3 of the Stevens-Pope books where it is stated that the rifle was previously of the Alan Windsor collection. Mr. Windsors notes mention that he purchased this rifle from L.L. Heath when Heath stopped shooting. Heath is one of 34 shooters listed as competing in the Walnut Hill Matches of July 1938, he is listed as shooting a Stevens-Pope 32-40 rifle but the barrel number is not mentioned. A very handsome Stevens-Pope rifle which very well may have competed at the Walnut Hill Matches.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
Price: $6,975.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .32-40 Winchester