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I think the production figure of 26,000 often quoted for the Stevens High Power lever gun is incorrect. I think the correct production figure is only about 5,000 total. I own serial number 4837, in .32 Rem, and in checking other sources I have found the following serial numbers:

2628
4011
40xx
4837 (mine)

If anyone has a Stevens High Power lever gun, please post your serial number. I would be very surprised if any number is higher than 5000.
Thanks,
Peter

Peter, This is a kinda strange first post on the Savage forum! it seems after stevens was bought out by savage ,they decided to discontinue the model 425 . I have a few i will have to check the numbers, the info i had at one time suggested that around 10,000 was a closer number. Don

Don, Thanks for your quick reply. I had posted similar messages on the Levergun forum and one of the responses there suggested the Savage forum, so here I am! I also have read the 10,000 figure as well as the more often quoted 26,000 figure. I'm almost positive that the 26,000 figure is wrong, and I wonder about the 10,000 as well. Some information indicates the High Power production was included with the #15 Crackshot - hence the higher numbers. Perhaps if we get enough response we can solve the "mystery".
Peter

Peter, Heres some numbers for you. s/n 2838 35 Rem, s/n 3056 30-30 Rem, s/n 3856 35 Rem, s/n 5201 30-30 Rem, kinda does away with the 5000 theory! the number 10,000 came from the Bill West history of stevens and savage. Don

Don, OK but I did say "about" 5000. Including your numbers, here are the numbers I've recorded for existing High Power rifles:

2628
2838
3056
34xx
3856
4011
40xx
4837
5201

If 10,000 High Powers were produced that's fine, but I think it is interesting that of the nine serial numbers we currently know, only one is over the 5000 mark. I'm not a statistician, but if 10,000 were produced wouldn't an equal number of guns with serial numbers over 5000 be represented in our sample, instead of the 8 to one ratio we see here?
Peter

Peter, I'm sure theres higher numbers out there,but you could be right about less than 10,000 made. Don

Very diplomatic answer Don...

Keep the Peace...!!!


Mike...

Don & Mike, Thank you both for your time and effort. I really don't have an axe to grind on this. I'm just trying to get the correct production figure whatever it is.

I still would like to see more serial numbers from people who own this fine lever gun. I consider myself very lucky to have one, and I'm jealous of the 4 you have Don!

Another number for you - 4290 30-30 Remington. I had to question the 26,000 but got better info from Loggah than I did from any book. The Blue Book lists the 26,000 production numbers and also gives design credit to John Redfield of the sight co. They got the family right but the gun was designed by John's brother Edward Redfield who also did the majority of the design for the Stevens Visable Loader.

While I was typing my reply you two add a lot! Looking at the statistics about only seeing one gun over 5000 you must also realize you have none under 2000. I saw a very low number one at an auction and it had the early carrier design and not the later one piece that my gun has.

I have never seen any of the high grade rifles, and was wondering if anyone else has?the models 430,435 and 440,high grade wood and engraving. Don

I have #2514, a .25 Remington.

Wes has/had one in 30 Remington that he was going to sell to someone here. Anyone got that serial number. Been looking for one of these myself. They are a rare and interesting rifle. Ryan

For those out there (like me) who don't know what the heck they're talking about:

Ah, never mind. Just ain't worth it.

Bushwacker, I bought Wes 's rifle a little while back, its the second one on my list. Don

Some more pictures:

GeneB, I always thought they were interesting with the square bolt, and locking up in the rear like a savage 1899!, kind of a combination Winchester,Marlin ,and Savage. Don

Thanks Calhoun and Gene for the photos and patent info. Here are the serial numbers so far:

2514
2628
2838
3056
34xx
3856
4011
40xx
4290
4837
5201

It is interesting that no numbers, so far, are under 2000. In fact, none are under 2500. Perhaps the Stevens High Power serial numbers didn't start at number 1 (unless the early gun Gene saw at an auction was lower than 2000).

Peter