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This number (4677) was an error. The correct number is 1477 and the owner needs a part (I believe he needs the cartridge carrier).

I also just saw number 1766 in .32 Rem listed on GunBroker and I bought it. I could not pass it up!!!!

Peter

Compare the cartridge carrier in the early guns to the pictures I posted, I believe it will be different and of the design shown in the patent. Mine has a later design carrier that is not like the patent drawings.

Peter, I don't think the 50 guns we've found has anything to do with "survival rate". I think I know more gun collectors that don't own a computer than do. Alot more are owned by people that aren't passionate about guns.

I'll second that.

Yep, what were the chances that a smith I know would have three of them in his shop all getting repairs and were owned by three seperate people. He lives in a small town of maybe 10,000 as well.

Yes, I know that is a problem. We need to reach High Power owners who don't own or use a computer (and don't go on gun forums). If anyone has any ideas on how to do that, I'm all ears.
Peter

Bill Goodman has a 30 Rem. [and a 1899C 30-30] if anyones interested. http://www.goodmanguns.com/

also a 425 hi power

Another 425 has surfaced - it is number 2462 in .30 Rem (AKA 30-30 Rem). We now have 40 guns on the list.

I have sent an email to the Editors of Gun Digest (formally Gun List) asking them to put a request in their Letters to the Editor column for 425 owners to send their serial numbers to me. Hopefully they will do it, and hopefully 425 owners will respond.

Peter

Another Stevens High Power lever gun has surfaced. It is #4594 in .30 Rem.

Has anyone gotten the serial number of the 425 with Bill Goodman at Goodman Guns?

Peter

Does anyone know the serial numbers on each of the 425 High Power rifles for sale at Goodmans Guns and Leroy Mertz?

Peter

I received my 425 High Power #1766 and it appears to be in excellent condition, however, I noticed it has an unusual rear sight. I'll post a photo when the gun comes out of the 10-day quarantine (waiting period) in force here in California, where our Democrat politicians hate guns (wait, isn't that an oxymoron!). Ann Coulter said of Nancy Pelosi (a California Democrat politician) that only in America can a woman who's mentally retarded be Speaker of the US House!

Peter

I still haven't heard back from my guy, he said he'd try to talk one of them guys into selling me one, Gettin antsy now.

Another 425 was listed on another gun forum. It is #2567 in .30Rem. So now we have 42 guns listed.

Peter

The caliber breakdown on the known High Powers (not counting the Goodman or Mertz guns, and two where we have serial numbers but not the calibers):

.25 Rem -- 5 guns
.30 Rem -- 15 guns
.32 Rem -- 9 guns
.35 Rem -- 11 guns

Peter

I have been contacted by the owners of seven (7) more Stevens 425 rifles. I have the serial numbers and calibers for four of these guns that are owned by one lucky man (he has one each of the four available calibers):

#1265 in .25 Rem
#3541 in .30 Rem
#2705 in .32 Rem
#3360 in .35 Rem

I'm waiting for the serial number/caliber info on the other three guns.

Peter

Pete do you have these from GB

One that sold .25 rem. Auction #121732402
Auction # 122094422 .25 rem looks like serial#4043
Auction # 122675166 .32 rem serial #1766
Dave

Dave,

Thanks for your input. Serial number 1766 in .32 Rem is the one I bought, and #4043 is on the list also. I'll check Gun Broker, but it might be 4043 again.

I emailed GUN DIGEST and they printed my request for Stevens 425 serial numbers and calibers. I haven't received my issue yet but response is coming in already.

Peter

Here are some more numbers sent to me by readers of Gun Digest - the Magazine:

2544 in .32 Rem
3185 unknown caliber because no barrel.

Peter

Peter, I know of another one, serial number 32xx in 35 rem,the old guy didnt give me the complete number. We still have seen no rifles under s/n 1000 nor any over 6000, this makes a production number of 5000 look more realistic. Don