Restored Stevens No. 44 1/2 32-20 WCF 26.5″ Pivot Block Rifle 1903-1916 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,300.00
LSB#: LSB250726MC004
Make: Stevens
Model: No. 44 1/2
Serial Number: 9385
Year of Manufacture: 1903-1916 C&R
Caliber: .32 -20 Winchester Centerfire
Action Type: Single Shot, Pivot Block
Notable markings: Most of the original markings were wiped when the gun was completely redone. The underside of the barrel is marked “9984”. The lower tang is marked “9385”.
Barrel Length: 26.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Dockendorf Model A-375 sight dovetailed at the muzzle. The rear sight is a fold up peep sight with adjustable elevation and windage screwed into the tang. The original rear sight has been removed and filled..
Stock Configuration & Condition: The refinished stock is in a 2 piece wood configuration featuring a straight comb, crescent metal buttplate, smooth straight hand grip and smooth forend. The LOP is about 12.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are minimal handling marks present with a couple dings and scuffs. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its non original metal finish. The finish is fantastic showing minimal wear. The screw heads are unmarred and the remaining markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This restored Stevens No. 44½ is a single-shot pivot-block rifle chambered for .32-20 WCF with a 26.5″ barrel; manufactured circa 1903–1916 and C&R eligible. The pivot-block single-shot action gives a rigid breech for consistent rimfire performance; this restored example indicates attention was paid to the wood and metalwork.
Originally produced during the Progressive Era and the lead-up to World War I, this rifle’s run overlaps a time of growing organized marksmanship, expanding rural recreational shooting, and widespread small-game hunting in America. Industrialized manufacturing made affordable, well-built sporting arms like Stevens’ single-shot designs widely available to families and youth shooting programs, while broader geopolitical events (the Mexican Revolution beginning in 1910 and the outbreak of World War I in 1914) soon shifted industrial priorities and material allocations in the years following this production window. Make sure to inspect the detailed pictures link to get a better idea of the firearm. -C.R.
