U.S. Steven Tip-Up Rifle: Original Sleeper Blunderbuss Maryland - 20 round maximum

Maryland - 20 round maximum for all magazines

The principal change was to stamp the ventilator hole mounts directly onto the shell

Large pocketed cotton canvas bag that would be great for everyday use

See "BRITISH MILITARY FIREARMS" by Howard Blackmore Page 63 with illustration on Plate 19

It was intended to replace the earlier MG 34

U.S. Steven Tip-Up Rifle: Original Sleeper Blunderbuss Maryland - 20 round maximumOriginal Item: ONE ONLY! Found in a basement this is an original Steven Tip up Rifle in approximately . 38 cal made from the 1870s and discontinued in 1895. An Antique by Federal definition. Marked "J. STEVENS&CO. CHICOPEE,MASS. PAT. SEPT 8. 1864". Open rear sight, hooked western style butt plate, the Butt wood in amazingly good sharp, un dinged condition. The metal work speckled with rust staining and discolorations. Appears to be fully functional