Bolt Action Target Rifle No. 416
Introduced 1937
Still manufactured 1938
The Model 416 rifle is Stevens' attempt at a medium-priced heavy-weight target rifle completely equipped. This came out in three types known as 416-1, 416-2 and 416-3, the variation in these types being purely a matter of sights.
The barrel is 26 inches long, heavy tapered and chambered for 22 long rifle cartridge. A five-shot machine rest target accompanies each rifle to show exactly what the barrel will do.
Action is of the bolt type with a five clip magazine, speed lock with short firing pin fall, adjustable trigger pull. Bolt handle is placed in a low position which permits of a telescope sight mounted close to the barrel for sporting purposes if desired thus giving the same sighting plane with a telescope as with the regular sights. Independent safety with a red dot indicator is operated by the thumb and is located on the right hand side of the action.
Stock is of American walnut, oil-finished, built large and heavy for target use. The rifle comes equipped with sling strap with an adjustable position for the front sling swivel in keeping with the current 1937-1938 trend in heavy target rifles. A 1-1/4 inch oil-treated military sling strap is standard equipment as is a checked steel butt plate.
Sights include the new Stevens No. 25 hooded fron sight with five removable inserts and a Lyman 57 rear sight designed to fit the rifle. Telescope blocks are also standard. The arm complete with sling strap weighs about 9 1/2 pounds.
Rifle No. 416-1 has the equipment just described. No. 416-2 sells for slightly less money and includes a simple blade type of front sight with receiver rear sight. No. 416-3 is the same rifle without any sights but having telescope sight blocks.
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