Lot 429:
Stevens Model 26 Crack Shot Smoothbore Shotgun .44 Shot with 26 Inch Barrel
Description
This J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Model 26 Crack Shot is a single-shot, lever-actuated rolling-block action smoothbore shotgun chambered for the .44 Shot cartridge, also known as .44-40 Shot or .44 XL Shot. It features a 26-inch round barrel with a simple brass bead front sight. The metal surfaces exhibit a transition from original bluing to a consistent dark brown patina with visible surface oxidation and light pitting throughout. The receiver is clearly marked on the right side with STEVENS and REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN., while the left side bears the J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. roll mark. The top of the barrel breech is stamped 44-SHOT. A circled P proof mark is present on both the left side of the barrel breech and the forward portion of the receiver. The serial number E 819 is stamped on the underside of the frame just forward of the trigger guard. The firearm is fitted with a smooth walnut straight-grip stock and a short forend, both showing numerous scratches, dings, and surface wear consistent with field use. The stock is capped with a factory-textured black hard rubber buttplate. The action is operated by an under-lever that serves as the trigger guard and utilizes an external hammer. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The barrel and receiver retain little of their original blued finish, having matured into a dark brown patina with scattered surface oxidation and areas of light pitting. The bore shows darkening and light pitting throughout. The smooth walnut stock and forend are structurally sound but exhibit numerous handling marks, scratches, and minor dings. The hard rubber buttplate shows moderate wear to the texturing but remains intact. The lever-actuated rolling-block action and external hammer appear to function correctly, although the firearm has not been test-fired.
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