Stevens Pocket Rifle... in 32SW?
My father bought a Steven's Pocket rifle from a friend. I am doing some research for it and kind of running into a wall.
Details: nickel finish over brass frame. Firing pin is in frame not on hammer. Circular side plate on left side of frame. Rear V notch sight, rectangular front post. Slugged barrel, grooves are ~.311" lands ~.305". Definitely centerfire, since I fired it over the weekend. barrel length.. i am guessing 10"
Not sure if serial numbers match, i will find out.
Seems chambered for 32 SW. I tried a 32RF, but it was sloppy in chamber and also rim was undersized for the extractor. 32 SW was a nice fit and gun closed.
I actually loaded and shot 32 SW out of it and all worked fine.
From what I can piece together, I think it is a New Model Pocket Rifle... but I can not find anywhere that says it was ever chambered for 32 SW... other than a list of from ATF:
SECTION III: Weapons Removed From The NFA
As Collector's Items And Classified
As Curios Or Relics Under The GCA
Stevens, Rifle, No. 20, w/smooth bore barrel for .22 and .32 rimfire shot cartridges.
Stevens, Reliable Pocket Rifle, second issue, cal. .22 long rifle or .22 Stevens-Pope.
Stevens, New model Pocket Rifle, first issue, caliber .22.
Stevens, New model Pocket Rifle, second issue, cal. .22 short, long or long rifle rimfire, .22 WRF, .32 long centerfire.
Stevens, New model Pocket Rifle No. 40, calibers: .22 long, rifle, .22 WRF, .22 Stevens-Pope, and.32 long centerfire
Anyone have any information if Stevens ever chambered any of their tip ups in 32 SW? It can not be a long, i can't even fit a empty shell in the chamber and close it.
I will try to get photos shortly.