Stevens Model 56C Bolt-Action .22 S/L/LR, 24 in Barrel, Blued, Detachable 5-round Magazine, JC Higgins 4x Scope
This post-WWII Stevens Model 56C is the documented C-suffix "new style" variant, chambered for .22 S/L/LR with a 24-inch steel barrel and detachable 5-round magazine. It is a U.S.-made bolt-action rifle with a right-hand bolt, external bolt guide, and classic blued finish, and it comes outfitted with a JC Higgins 4x steel-tube scope and a leather sling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There are various gouges, scratches, handling marks, and pitting throughout the firearm.
What’s Included
- 1x 5-round detachable magazine
- JC Higgins 4x steel-tube scope installed in two rings
- Leather rifle sling (installed)
The Model 56C is a bolt-action .22 designed for versatility across .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. It uses a detachable 5-round box magazine, and the rifle’s total capacity is 5+1, with a 24-inch steel barrel for steady handling and sight radius.
This C-suffix "new style" variant is documented in post-war Stevens parts literature. It has a right-hand bolt with a round polished knob and an external bolt guide, delivering the straightforward mechanics associated with the series.
Factory-style irons include a barrel-dovetailed front blade (no hood) and a rear barrel sight. The rifle is currently topped with a JC Higgins 4x steel-tube scope secured in two rings, providing a simple magnified sight picture.
The hardwood stock has a straight comb, semi-pistol grip, and no checkering, finished with a black serrated hard-rubber/plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 14.0 inches. Two sling attachment points are fitted, and a leather sling is installed. The barrel and receiver are steel with a blued finish, and the rifle was manufactured in the United States in the post-WWII era.