Lot 3095 J. STEVENS & CO. TIP UP RIFLE.
Cal. 22 Short. S# 15556. Appears to be a No. 2 style rifle without a forearm. Matching numbered half. oct., half rnd. 24" bbl. Combination globe front sight, filler in rear dovetail & vernier tang sight. Nickel finished action w/ mushroom opening button & finger rest triggerguard. Walnut buttstock w/ crescent nickeled buttplate. CONDITION: fair fading blue mixed with brown patina & peppery oxidation throughout. Fair fading nickel with oxidation & marks. Sanded & refinished wood has marks. Fair worn rifling. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (01-28328/MD). ANTIQUE. $300-500.
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