Stevens No. 70 Visible Loading Repeater .22 LR Pump-Action Rifle, 22 in Round Barrel, Walnut Straight-Grip Stock
This Stevens No. 70 Visible Loading Repeater is notable for its distinctive external breechblock that rises above the receiver during cycling. It features a 22 inch round barrel, a straight-grip walnut stock with a ribbed walnut slide/forend, and an under-barrel tubular magazine with a knurled front cap. Barrel markings indicate compatibility with .22 Short, .22 Long, or .22 Long Rifle. Made in the United States, this model is a collectible pump-action .22 with practical design details and period-correct features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Stevens No. 70 Visible Loading Repeater pump-action rifle
The Visible Loading system is the defining feature of this model. During operation, the external breechblock rises above the receiver, giving the shooter a clear view of the cycling process. A takedown/disassembly screw is located on the underside of the receiver for convenient maintenance and transport.
The rifle is fitted with a 22 inch round barrel. The barrel marking specifies .22 Short, .22 Long, or .22 Long Rifle, providing flexibility across the common rimfire loadings. Sighting is handled by an open rear sight with an elevator and a blade front sight set in a dovetail/pin.
Feeding is via an under-barrel tubular magazine capped with a knurled front end, with a listed capacity of 10 rounds. The pump-action design complements the tubular magazine to deliver dependable cycling with the marked .22 cartridges.
Furniture includes a straight-grip walnut buttstock and a ribbed/grooved walnut slide/forend for secure handling. A checkered steel buttplate completes the setup. Length of pull measures 13 inches.
This U.S.-made example reflects details associated with the model, including a serial format that uses a letter prefix "T." Collectors will recognize the combination of the visible breechblock action, rimfire flexibility, and classic walnut-and-steel construction.