Stevens Armory No. 414
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1912
Also known as: Stevens No. 414 Armory Model, Stevens Ideal No. 414 Armory
Overview
The Stevens Armory No. 414 is a single-shot .22 rimfire target rifle built on the Stevens No. 44-series falling-block action operated by an S-shaped underlever. Produced from about 1912 to 1932 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, it wore a 26-inch round barrel, a straight-grip walnut stock with military-style furniture and sling swivels, a Rocky Mountain front sight and a Lyman receiver aperture sight. Its 'Armory' name and cadet-rifle configuration made it a popular choice for NRA club, youth-organization and small-bore marksmanship training.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Action Type | Falling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 150 J (111 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued And Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6mm Rimfire
- .22 Short — also known as .22 Short
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Hammer
- Features: Falling Block Action, Underlever, Automatic Ejector, Military Style Stock, Sling Swivels, Rocky Mountain Front Sight, Lyman Receiver Sight
Service history
Operators
- United States civilian marksmanship and cadet clubs
Production
Production years: 1912-1932
Relatively scarce; produced at Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and prized by collectors
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1932
Notes
The No. 414 was aimed at the cadet and military-training market rather than the top competitive class, using simpler sights than Stevens' premium Ideal and Walnut Hill models. The butt tang was drilled and tapped for a folding aperture rear sight.
Background
T.K. Lee of Birmingham, Alabama reportedly shot a near-perfect 1999 out of 2000 with a Stevens single-shot .22 during the 1913-14 season, and small-bore rifles of this Stevens pattern were tied to early 20th-century Olympic-era competitive shooting.