Stevens No. 35 Offhand .22 LR Single-Shot Tip-Up Pistol, 8-Inch Barrel, Early 20th Century
The Stevens No. 35 Offhand is a classic American single-shot pistol from the 1920s–1940s, chambered in .22 LR with an 8-inch round steel barrel. Built in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, and discontinued in the early WWII years, it features a break-open tip-up action with an external spur hammer and distinctive period details. This example presents as a solid, well-kept piece with clean bore and traditional Stevens markings.
Marked with "J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.", this model uses a top-latch, front-hinged frame and a pivoting extractor at the breech. The sights include a fixed front blade and a folding rear V-notch leaf with an elevator screw. The walnut birds-head grip with steel butt cap and strap-style loop trigger guard complete the pistol’s period configuration.
The robust all-steel construction extends to the barrel, frame, and receiver. Its single-round capacity, long barrel, and straightforward operation make it a strong representative of Stevens’ offhand target-style pistols of the era. All key controls and components are present as described, with features consistent with factory configuration for this model.
As a discontinued model from the early WWII years, the No. 35 Offhand holds clear historical appeal. Its combination of a long .22 LR barrel, tip-up mechanism, and folding rear sight define the design and help set it apart among early 20th-century single-shot pistols.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The pistol is structurally sound. The exterior shows scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with prior handling.
What’s Included
- Stevens No. 35 Offhand single-shot pistol (.22 LR)
The No. 35 Offhand’s break-open tip-up, top-latch design allows straightforward loading and unloading, while the pivoting extractor aids case removal. The external spur hammer provides positive control over cocking. These elements reflect Stevens’ period engineering focused on simple, reliable operation.
The 8-inch round steel barrel and steel receiver/frame deliver a solid, balanced platform in .22 LR. The rear sight is a folding V-notch leaf with an elevator screw, paired with a fixed front blade, offering a traditional sight picture for deliberate offhand shooting.
Construction details include a strap-style loop trigger guard and a walnut birds-head grip capped with steel, underscoring the pistol’s early 20th-century character. Factory marking reads "J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A."
Produced in the USA during the 1920s–1940s and discontinued in the early WWII years, this model represents a defined period in Stevens’ lineup. Its one-round capacity, straightforward mechanism, and classic layout make it a distinctive piece from that era.