Stevens Crack-Shot No. 26 .22 LR Single-Shot Rolling-Block Takedown Rifle, 20 Inch Barrel
This Stevens Arms Crack-Shot No. 26 is a U.S.-made, rolling-block, under-lever single-shot rifle chambered in .22 LR with a 20 inch barrel. It is a takedown design using a knurled screw, and the barrel carries the "Crack-Shot" legend and "J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass." address. The address style indicates pre-1916 manufacture (roughly 1912–1916) within the model's 1912–1939 production run.
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 Notes: Considering its vintage, the rifle presents well. There are scratches and blemishes, with widespread finish wear and patina along with spots of pitting. The rifling is present but shows blemishing.
What’s Included
- Stevens Crack-Shot No. 26 single-shot rifle
The Crack-Shot No. 26 uses an under-lever, rolling-block action with an external hammer and a 1-round capacity. Its takedown system is secured by a knurled screw, allowing the barrel and receiver to separate for compact transport and storage.
The 20 inch barrel is marked "22-LONG RIFLE" on top and bears the "Crack-Shot" and "J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass." legends. These markings align with pre-1916 production (approximately 1912–1916) within the model's 1912–1939 era.
Sights are period-correct open irons: a blade front and an open rear with a step elevator. This setup provides simple, repeatable elevation changes using the rear ramp.
The stock set is plain, two-piece hardwood with a straight wrist and a plain rounded forend, finished with a checkered steel buttplate. This configuration reflects its place in Stevens' economical boys' rifle line while maintaining the company's straightforward design approach.