October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
This lovely pocket rifle features what appears to a factory engraved frame with a squirrel on right and left panels surrounded by fine scroll with similar style engraving on backstrap, butt and trigger guard. The barrel is 15". Matching serial number can be found on frame, barrel, and skeletal shoulder stock. The frame retains most of the original silver plating. The barrel has target sights. Grips are a set of well colored mother of pearl. The stock is nickel plated and attachment screw is present in case along with cleaning rod. CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 95% original blue with some light high edge wear. The bore is near mint. The stock retains virtually all of the original finish. Case is covered in tan leather and the carry handle is intact. This is the first engraved and cased Stevens Pocket Rifle we have encountered and it quite exceptional as to condition and rarity. From the Mel Hrubetz Collection. DB