Ideal Single-Shot RifleThis excellent rifle manufactured by Stevens between 1896 and 1933. A single-shot falling-block type action that is activated by a trigger guard action lever. Produced in many popular calibers from .22 rimfire up to .30-40. Also manufactured in a number of special Stevens calibers. Offered with various barrel lengths in many different grades, from plain Spartan starter rifles up to some extremely high-grade Schuetzen-type target rifles, with all available options. In 1901, Harry Pope of Hartford, Connecticut, went to work for Stevens and brought his highly respected barrel to Stevens Company.