Stevens 416XT tube fed rifle

[Mustang]

Anyone familiar with a Stevens 416 XT tube-fed target rifle?

I've got several Stevens 416T and Ranger branded versions, but they are all magazine fed.

A few pics

[covingtonhouse]

It almost looks like the "XT" was stamped as an afterthought. Is it the angle of the pic or is the stamping offset?

[Mustang]

Not sure about that. It does look like it was added, but am not positive

[justin4fun]

That is an odd bird. I also own a 416T but have never seen or heard of a tube fed model. It is possible it is a bubba but I doubt it. I bet its just a rare model with very few made. I would love to see what you can find with some research. Wish I could tell you where to start. Good luck.

[Mustang]

A couple more pics...

[jtv3062]

I don't even see a diagram on Numrich for that model. Have you tried asking at RimfireCentral.com in the Savage, Stevens sub forum?

[Mustang]

Yep...no real information over there.

[covingtonhouse]

Savage is one of the hardest to research as far as models, serial numbers etc. I purchased a model 19/1933 NRA model that was researched by the seller. I have the letter somewhere, but the gist was, records from two or three different facilities and brand/model variations made for private brands, contributed to incomplete records by Savage. I also have two gill guns. One in tube fed, and the other with detachable box mag, along with a modern MKII BV. I like 'em because you don't really see too many of them at the range, and the fact that they share a lot of common parts. Nice rifle you have there, especially with the peep sight. Is that a savage peep? also is it drilled and tapped for weaver side mount? Either two or four hole pattern was the norm if it was.

[olhunter]

A re-barreled Model 5 with a custom stock?

Or a 1-off prototype? Probably not though.

My guess is someone's custom-made rifle.

Either way, it's pretty cool and nicely done.

I'll take it!