Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this rare antique single-shot target pistol package today for a penny-start auction; this is a Stevens Single-Shot Tip-Up Target Pistol in .22 Rimfire with 6" Barrel, Nickel Finish, Adjustable Target Sights, Smooth Horn Grips, & Flare Buttplate — Antique.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. (Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts)
Model: Tip-Up Single-Shot Target Pistol
Serial: A3000 (Stamped "A3000" on Barrel Breech Face)
Date of Manufacture: Pre-1898 Antique Production
Caliber: .22 Rimfire (.22 Short / .22 Long)
Finish: Nickel Plated Steel Finish
Barrel Length: 6" Round Steel Tip-Up Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front Sight & Frame-Mounted Adjustable Target Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth Black/White Marbled Horn Grip Panels with Flared Oval Buttplate Base
Action: Tip-Up Break-Open Single-Shot Single-Action Pistol with Spur/Trimmer Trigger Guard
Markings: Barrel breech face stamped "A3000". Buttplate bottom hand-engraved with compass design motif. Frame and barrel showing period nickel plating and honest aging.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the late 19th century, Joshua Stevens and the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company dominated the American target shooting scene with their precision tip-up single-shot rimfire pistols. Renowned for their crisp single-action trigger breaks, tight lockup, and excellent barrel accuracy, Stevens target pistols became the choice of competitive marksmen across the United States. Early antique tip-up target models featuring custom horn grip panels, flared brass/nickel buttplates, and unique breech designations like "A3000" stand out as highly prized rarities among 19th-century American handgun collectors.
This exact pistol, serial/assembly mark A3000, was manufactured pre-1898 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Chambered in .22 Rimfire, it features a 6-inch round tip-up barrel, nickel finish, frame-mounted elevation-adjustable target rear sight, blade front sight, top barrel catch release latch, spur trigger with finger guard, custom dark-marbled horn grip panels, and a flared oval butt cap bearing an engraved compass rosette on the base. Exhibiting honest antique character, intact lockwork, smooth tip-up action, and a distinct Victorian target shooter aesthetic, this Stevens A3000 .22 Rimfire Target Pistol is an exceptional addition for antique firearms purists, Stevens collectors, or 19th-century target shooting enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your door/FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Tip-Up Single-Shot Target Pistol
Serial: A3000 (Stamped "A3000" on Barrel Breech Face)
Date of Manufacture: Pre-1898 Antique Production
Caliber: .22 Rimfire (.22 Short / .22 Long)
Finish: Nickel Plated Steel Finish
Barrel Length: 6" Round Steel Tip-Up Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front Sight & Frame-Mounted Adjustable Target Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Smooth Black/White Marbled Horn Grip Panels with Flared Oval Buttplate Base
Action: Tip-Up Break-Open Single-Shot Single-Action Pistol with Spur/Trimmer Trigger Guard
Markings: Barrel breech face stamped "A3000". Buttplate bottom hand-engraved with compass design motif. Frame and barrel showing period nickel plating and honest aging.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
During the late 19th century, Joshua Stevens and the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company dominated the American target shooting scene with their precision tip-up single-shot rimfire pistols. Renowned for their crisp single-action trigger breaks, tight lockup, and excellent barrel accuracy, Stevens target pistols became the choice of competitive marksmen across the United States. Early antique tip-up target models featuring custom horn grip panels, flared brass/nickel buttplates, and unique breech designations like "A3000" stand out as highly prized rarities among 19th-century American handgun collectors.
This exact pistol, serial/assembly mark A3000, was manufactured pre-1898 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Chambered in .22 Rimfire, it features a 6-inch round tip-up barrel, nickel finish, frame-mounted elevation-adjustable target rear sight, blade front sight, top barrel catch release latch, spur trigger with finger guard, custom dark-marbled horn grip panels, and a flared oval butt cap bearing an engraved compass rosette on the base. Exhibiting honest antique character, intact lockwork, smooth tip-up action, and a distinct Victorian target shooter aesthetic, this Stevens A3000 .22 Rimfire Target Pistol is an exceptional addition for antique firearms purists, Stevens collectors, or 19th-century target shooting enthusiasts.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your door/FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1202936293 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
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