May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
Lot #2306:
(A) STEVENS IDEAL NUMBER 45 SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/14/2025
This range model is built using the case color 44 1/2 action with a full heavy #2 octagon barrel, a globe front sight, rear sight slot has filler, a mid range tang sight, walnut stock with Swiss butt plate, double set triggers. The forearm has an attached palm rest. Barrel is stamped at base with matching serial number and a number 2 for barrel weight. A 45 is stamped at face of frame for the model number. Top of barrel has the Stevens legend with .32 Ideal stamped on side at breech. CONDITION: Fine. The frame case colors have darkened with some freckling. There is a period repair on the S lever. There are six scope block tap holes on barrel, four of which have no filler screws. The breech block retains brilliant fire blue. Barrel retains at least 80% blue with high edge wear and minor handling marks. The stock is excellent with minor impressions and some added finish. Bore is well defined. Double set triggers are working.