Stevens Marksman No. 12

J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 1912

Also known as: Stevens Model 12 Marksman, Marksman 12, Stevens No. 12

Overview

The Stevens Marksman No. 12 is an American single-shot, tip-up takedown rifle chambered in .22 rimfire. Operated by an under-lever that tilts the barrel up for loading, it was one of the inexpensive 'boys rifles' that J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company built to introduce young shooters to marksmanship. The barrel separates from the receiver by loosening a knurled takedown thumbscrew, making the rifle compact to carry and allowing interchangeable barrels in other rimfire chamberings.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	1814 g (64.0 oz)
Overall Length	965 mm (37.99")
Barrel Length	559 mm (22.01")
Action Type	Break Action
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Stage
Magazine Capacity	1 rounds
Muzzle Velocity	330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy	141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
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: Tip Up Barrel, Takedown Design, Interchangeable Barrel, Knurled Takedown Thumbscrew, Blade Front Sight

Service history

Operators

Civilian sport and youth shooters

Production

Production years: 1912-1933

Part of the popular Stevens single-shot boys-rifle line, of which over a million were produced across models.

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Designer: J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company

Discontinued: 1933

Notes

Also offered in .25 Stevens Rimfire and .32 Rimfire. Manufactured at Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Factory documentation on the model is sparse.

Background

Stevens marketed its tip-up 'Marksman' rifles to families as an affordable first gun, helping popularize backyard and small-bore plinking in early 20th-century America.