Stevens Crack Shot No. 26
J. Stevens Arms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1912
Also known as: Stevens Model 26 Crack Shot, Stevens No. 26 Crackshot, Crack Shot 26
Overview
The Stevens Crack Shot No. 26 is a single-shot, takedown rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, part of the J. Stevens Arms Company line of inexpensive youth or 'boys' rifles. Introduced in 1912, it uses a lever-actuated falling-block action with an exposed hammer and breaks down into two parts via a central takedown screw for easy transport. Light, simple, and affordable, it was among the most popular beginner rifles of the early 20th century.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1814 g (64.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 965 mm (37.99") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Falling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 320 m/s (1050 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 130 J (96 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 75 m (82 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Hammer
- Features: Takedown, Exposed Hammer, Open Sights, Youth Rifle
Production
Production years: 1912-1939
Part of the Stevens Boys Rifles series produced from 1890 to 1943; the No. 26 had a 27-year production run.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: J. Stevens Arms Company
Discontinued: 1939
Notes
Originally offered with an 18-inch barrel; the barrel was lengthened to 20 inches in 1924 and to 22 inches in 1929. Also chambered over its life for .22 Short and .22 Long. A smoothbore shot variant, the Crack Shot No. 26-1/2, was offered for .22 and .32 rimfire shot cartridges.
Background
Stevens 'Boys Rifles' like the Crack Shot introduced generations of young Americans to marksmanship in the early 1900s, sold cheaply through hardware stores and mail-order catalogs as a first rifle.