Product Description
- STEVENS ARMS “Springfield” Model 66B BOLT ACTION .22 RF REPEATER C&R
1930s Lightweight HUNTING/PLINKING Rifle
Here we present a C&R J. Stevens Arms Company “Springfield” Model 66B Bolt Action Rifle manufactured circa 1931 to 1936 in Chicopee Fall, Massachusetts. “Springfield” was a trade name used by Stevens. The Model 66B is a bolt action rifle chambered for 22 short, long, and long rifle rimfire cartridges. It has a traditional tube feed design with a bolt action, rather than the semi-automatic system like the early Stevens Model 6A had. After 1948 the “Springfield” designation was removed and changed to only Stevens.
Stevens Arms was founded by Joshua Stevens with help from backers W.B. Fay and James Taylor in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, in 1864 as J. Stevens & Co. Their earliest product was a tip-up action single shot pistol. In 1886, the company was reorganized and incorporated as J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. The business was able to grow steadily with tool manufacturing and sales now accounting for the bulk of the business output. Between 1838 and 1864, Joshua Stevens worked for other New England gun makers, including Samuel Colt, Eli Whitney, Cyrus Allen, Edwin Wesson, and the Mass. Arms Co. In 1864, Joshua Stevens started his own factory in Chicopee Falls, Mass. at the age of 50 with 2 partners, James Taylor and W. B. Fay. With the factory starting at the end of the civil war, many gun manufacturers went under due to the surplus of guns flooding in. J. Stevens Arms Company went on to become the largest producer of sporting firearms in the world. By 1915, Stevens was a leader in the American arms business as a maker of target and small game hunting guns.
This would have been the rifle that a boy learned on, plinked, and hunted with. There wasn’t anything fancy here, just pop them wherever they were and take ‘em home for mom to cook.
The overall condition is good+. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. Stock shows use and remains solid throughout.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 24 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$900
#240606