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slumlord44		#21	[-]
O/R Posts: 15 (09/27/09 18:27:14) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Fred, Thanks. Any and all info on this one is appreciated. Any idea where I could find the sling swivel that goes under the barrel and the one that goes on the triger guard? Also looking for the brass cap that holds the front sight discs for another Martini that I have.
Fred	Martinis	#22	[-]
Sergeant Posts: 134 (09/28/09 05:00:01) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Slumlord: Sling swivels can usually be picked up from UK Arms Fairs---not much help if you are across the pond!. However, they appear from time to time on the British E bay site: www.ebay.co.uk. There is a sight element holder, complete with elements and fixing screws there at the moment. Can't remember wether it is listed under "Hunting" or "militaria" for sure but you should start by searching hunting--sights and scopes---used. Good luck. Fred
slumlord44		#23	[-]
O/R Posts: 16 (09/28/09 18:59:58) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	This is a photo of the Bisley that was sold by Kuls Auction in August. Funny thing is that mine has the Stevens name on the left side of the frame and the Kuls gun has it on the right side. Mine has a cocking indicator and Kuls des not have one. Last Edited By: The Double D 09/28/09 19:29:38. Edited 2 times.
slumlord44		#24	[-]
O/R Posts: 17 (10/13/09 20:17:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Finaly got all of the Grant books and took the time to read and re-read all the info on the Bisley. Noticed that the picture of the one in Grants book has the same plain stock as mine. There is no picture of the butplate but I am sure it is the same as mine. The forearm looks similar but I am not positive that it has not been replaced. The one in Grants book does not have the brass holder for the sight inserts on it or any signs of sling attachments. Mine has the sight insert holder and holes for sling attachments. They obviously made these with a plain stock and a checkered stock. Not unusual for Stevens. The search continues!
The Double D		#25	[-]
Veteran of the Regiment Posts: 5405 (10/13/09 21:16:59) Moderator Emeritus Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Slings holder and brass inserts holders are all aftermarket eaccessories. Douglas ******* To find things Martini go to:Martini Internet Resource List**
slumlord44		#26	[-]
O/R Posts: 18 (10/26/09 21:36:27) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Info update. The Kulls Auction gun is a low single didget serial #. The Grants books guns are two didget serial #s. My gun is a three didget serial #. This sort of makes it unlikely that there are just 10 guns made. BUT, Stevens has been known to do strange things with serial #'s in the past. Does anyone out there have another Bisley to compare details and serial # range?? HELP!!
Rifleman303	Stevens Bisley Model	#27	[-]
O/R Posts: 1 (12/21/09 12:05:37) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi, I have a Stevens Bisley rifle serial number 44. I believe that only 48 were made. There is one in the NRA museum at Bisley. Mine has been converted to a sporting rifle at some stage in the past, by the barrell being shortened and threaded for a moderator. A rubber recoil pad has been added. The wood stock is however original. I guess mine is therefore unique. I shoot it in historic running boar matches and have won with it several times, as it is so accurate. Cheers. Last Edited By: The Double D 12/21/09 17:08:01. Edited 1 times.
slumlord44		#28	[-]
O/R Posts: 19 (12/24/09 21:38:32) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Rifleman303 Thank you for the reply. Would it be possible for you to post photos? I am questioning the 48 production number. I think there are more than that. The Kulls Auction gun is a low single didget #. The ones in Grants books are two didget #'s as is yours. Mine is a three didget #. Can't be sure because Stevens serial numbers did not always make sense. I have come up with about a half dozen for sure so far, counting one person who had one in the past. Thanks again for the info and I would love to see pictures. You could email them to me also if possible. Anyone else out there have one in their poession??

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