Stevens Model 73 Y
J. Stevens Arms Company (Savage Arms) · Rifle · Discontinued · 1965
Also known as: Stevens 73Y, Savage Stevens Model 73Y, Springfield Model 73Y
Overview
The Stevens Model 73 Y is the youth version of the Stevens Model 73, a single-shot, bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle. Produced by Savage's J. Stevens division from 1965 to 1980, the 73 Y features a shortened 18-inch barrel and a 12.5-inch length of pull to fit younger shooters. It uses an anodized cast aluminum alloy receiver grooved for a scope, an exposed hammer, and an automatic safety that engages whenever the bolt is opened.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2041 g (72.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 927 mm (36.50") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Bolt 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 | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| 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: Automatic Bolt Open Safety
- Features: Single Shot, Youth Dimensions, Grooved Receiver For Scope, Take Down Bolt, Walnut Finished Hardwood Stock
Variants
- Stevens Model 73 - Standard
Production
Production years: 1965-1980
Inexpensive youth plinking rifle produced at Savage's Westfield, Massachusetts plant
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1980
Notes
The Model 73 Y differs from the standard Model 73 (20-inch barrel, 14-inch length of pull) by its shorter 18-inch barrel and reduced 12.5-inch stock length of pull for youth shooters; all other specifications are shared.
Background
The Model 73 line was among Savage-Stevens' most affordable boys' rifles, and its safety was designed to apply itself automatically every time the bolt was opened - a deliberate feature to protect the young beginners the 73 Y was built for.