Needed to bump this old thread to see if anyone could help me out ...
As with others who've posted in this thread, I similarly "
just came into" a J. Stevens #35 single shot target model, in .22l.r., that's in EXCEPTIONAL condition, as compared against other pics I've seen.
Mine sports an
8" barrel, with "
J. Stevens Arms Company" engraved on the upper left side of receiver. The bore is best described as "pristine."
When you tip up the barrel, the serial # (left botton side) reads
374XX.
The walnut grips still have beautiful grain and cleaned up nicely. No buggered-up screws at all on this pistol.
Bluing on the metal gives a light patina effect. The bluing itself is consistent all-over with very little wear or scatch/scuff marks.
Sights are in excellent shape. The front sight sits in a dovetail on the barrel and has a gold bead which drops perfectly into the notch of the rear sight. On the front sight's left "pad," you can still read "LYMAN," but the patent # below is worn off.
Supposedly these J.Stevens #35 SS pistols were made from 1907-1939.
Was looking for a link anyone might have on a genuine Stevens collector's website where I might find the "born-on" date for mine as well as its current value, given the condition.
No pics of mine as yet, but I'll post them in this thread as I get time ...
Thanks in advance for any assistance.