Stevens Little Scout No. 14½
J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1906
Also known as: Stevens Model 14½, Stevens No. 14 1/2 Little Scout, Little Scout
Overview
The Stevens Little Scout No. 14½ is a single-shot, rolling-block .22 rimfire boy's rifle produced by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. A lightweight, inexpensive takedown rifle whose barrel separates from the receiver by loosening a single screw, it chambers .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle and was marketed to young and novice shooters in the early twentieth century. The No. 14½ improved on the earlier No. 14 with a refined takedown system and remained in production into the early 1940s.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1130 g (39.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 838 mm (32.99") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Rolling Block |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 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, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Takedown, Iron Sights, Exposed Hammer
Production
Production years: 1906-1941
Part of the popular Stevens 'Boy's Rifle' line; succeeded the earlier No. 14 Little Scout
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company
Discontinued: 1941
Notes
Designed for standard-velocity .22 ammunition; collectors advise against firing modern high-velocity loads in these older actions. The 14½ was offered with both 18-inch and 20-inch barrels.
Background
The Little Scout belonged to the genre of affordable 'boy's rifles' that introduced generations of American youth to marksmanship in the early 1900s, when an inexpensive single-shot .22 could be bought for just a few dollars.