J. Stevens Model Springfield 53
Updated October 17, 2026
| Lot number | 126 |
| Auction | October 31 Gun Auction |
| Date | October 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
R Serial NSN. .22 Sh-L-LR caliber bolt action single shot rifle with a 24” barrel. The bore is good, mostly clean with strong rifling and some light to moderate fouling. The metal finish on the barrel is in poor condition, it is a worn brown patina showing bare patches of older cleaned rust along with dings, scratches and a covering of light rust. The metal finish on the receiver is a worn brown patina with scratches and light surface rust. The left side of the receiver has 2 holes for a side scope mount. The alloy trigger guard show heavy wear. The plain walnut stock is in good condition showing scattered dings, scratches and soiling with finish wear. Original front and rear sights. Plastic butt plate. The action works OK. Includes a J.C. Higgins 4x scope in a side mount. C&R.