Stevens Model 73 .22 LR Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rifle, 20 in Barrel, Blued, Hardwood Stock (1960s-1970s, USA)
This Stevens Model 73 is a U.S.-made, single-shot bolt-action rimfire from the 1960s–1970s era. It has a 20-inch round barrel with a blued finish and a one-piece, walnut-stained hardwood stock. The barrel rollmark specifies compatibility with 22 Short, 22 Long, and 22 Long Rifle, offering flexible ammunition options within the .22 family.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and stock show widespread scratches and finish blemishes. There are isolated spots of pitting on the finish along with mild overall wear.
What’s Included
- Stevens Arms Model 73 .22 LR single-shot bolt-action rifle
The Model 73 uses a straightforward single-shot, manual-feed system through a right-side loading and ejection port. The bolt has a straight handle with an internal striker (no exposed rear cocking piece), keeping operation simple and direct.
The 20-inch round barrel wears a blued finish and ends in a plain, unthreaded crown. The barrel rollmark reads Stevens - Savage Arms - Westfield, Mass. U.S.A. - Model 73 - 22 Short, Long or Long Rifle.
Sights are practical and easy to adjust: a fixed front blade and a barrel-mounted open rear leaf with a stepped elevator.
The one-piece hardwood stock features a straight comb and a conventional sporter fore-end, finished in a walnut stain and capped with a black serrated plastic buttplate. Length of pull measures 14 inches.
Made in the United States during the 1960s–1970s, this rifle reflects the simple, durable design approach of Stevens Arms under Savage Arms in Westfield, Massachusetts.