Found in the attic

[Mr.P]

I know that there is a restriction on discussing firearms here, and I’m not trying to start a conversation on that topic, but as a lover of  airguns and a member of this community, I had to post something. If this is too off-topic for the back room, please feel free to close or delete the thread.


I was really surprised to find an antique firearm in the eaves of a house I just moved into last week.  It is a J Stevens 1915 .32 long - this is a rimfire, these were apparently popular before high velocity .22 long displaced it.  Discontinued in 1940’s I think or thereabouts. Not in great shape and as I understand it the cartridges have not been made since the 70’s so this will be a decoration only. 

for a moment, in the dark before I picked it up, I thought I was looking at an old BB gun -  was really shocked to find out that it was a fire arm and then realize that it was pretty old and not a 22.

I was in a hurry dealing with some contractors when I found it, so I only took pictures of the details and did not get one of the entire gun.

 

[JuryRigger]

What a score!... 
Jesse

[Bad News Beeman]

Wow, very neat!

Only thing I've managed to find in my attic is asbestos...

[Mr.P]

Too bad no one makes .32 rimfire cartridges.   Apparently there are lots of old 32s out there getting neglected.  From what I read this was a medium range small animal pesting rifle at about 180 fpe

[bantam5s]

That was definitely a great find.

My uncle found an early Benjamin 312 in the house he moved into, but it's in pretty rough shape and needs the barrel soldered back on.

[SwampHunter]

https://www.ammoland.com/2017/12/32-rimfire-obsolete-round/#axzz7wiZT25Le
 There are a couple reloading options for them

[Hoosier Daddy]

Pure junk.. send it to me to relive you of future aggravation.
 
Just kidding
I have a soft spot for outdated PB's.

[mr007s]

Looks like the one dad gave me when I was 10, at least 60 years ago. It was a stevens in .22

[tennx]

Nice find….good luck

https://www.google.com/search?q=32+rim+fire+cartridge+for+sale&rlz=1C9BKJA_enUS920US920&oq=32+rim+fire+cartridge+for+sale&aqs=chrome..69i57.20878j0j4&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[Hoosier Daddy]

I have a revolver in the same .32 caliber.
But you are right...

I know that there is a restriction on discussing firearms here,

I am going to refer you post on www.Rimfirecentral.com.
Hope I don't have to lock this thread. 

[Wayne52]

Awesome find for sure !!!

[subscriber]

It was someone's pride and joy, once. 

If you want to shoot it, you can convert the .32 Rimfire to 32-20 WCF:


First question is what is the bore like?  If it is bad, you could reline it:

[Motorhead]

Put in a barrel liner such as a TJ's and rechamber to a doable cartridge.

[Ryden]

I thought that the 32 Long/Short Colt centerfire cartridges was a substitute for the Long/Short rimfire cases, only a different firing pin position was needed.

Are they also obsolete?

Edit:
32 SC at least seems to be available
Winchester X32SCP

[Back_Roads]

 I passed on my 32 rim fire to my cousin, and 3 1/2 boxes of cartridges, It was taken from my grand father, by my father and replaced with a Daisy 922, on my recommendation, when the city LEOs were called when he was dispatching rabbits in traps with it. 

[Mr.P]

I like the idea of putting in a 22 liner or perhaps converting it to 32-20.  I have no idea how the barrel is set up and if it has a removable or replaceable liner, but I will take a closer look when I’m back at the house.

Appreciate all of the helpful comments.

[Sqrl Klr]

Congrats! Someone sure had a lot of good memories with that gun I bet. Looks good!

My uncle had a old J Stevens 12ga like that from 1913 if I remember right and it still shot too so I fired a few light target shells through it.