J. Stevens Diamond No. 43 Second Issue 22 Tip-Up Single Shot Pistol

Serial #70081, .22 Short, 6 inch barrel with a fine bore with strong rifling and slight roughness.  This is the Diamond No. 43, second issue pistol manufactured by J. Stevens A & T Co. from 1896-1916 with the serial number placing this toward the end of that period.  It features V notch rear and bead front sights, and a nickel plated frame. The barrel retains about 70-75% of the original blue and about 85-90% nickel on the frame.  The walnut grips are solid and in excellent condition showing some use marks.  It locks up with a very slight amount of play and the hammer holds at half and full cock with a crisp trigger.  A very fine to near excellent example of the Diamond No. 43.  FFL or C&R