Savage Arms Stevens model 15-B

losixxx · March 8, 2013, 02:19 PM

Was curious to know a lil bit about this 22 rifle. It is bolt action can camber the 22 short or 22 long. This is the full description on the barrel

Savage Arms
Stevens Ciicopee Falls, Mass USA
Model 15-B

What year was they made?
The orignial cost?
The value today?

The blueing is excellent the stock has one scratch and a scuff mark near the butt plate.

**James K** · March 8, 2013, 03:18 PM

They were made from 1936 to about 1971. Like most single shot .22 rifles, they have fairly low value, selling originally from about $10 to about $25 (due to the dollar value at the time)- the 1964 Gun Digest shows them at $19.50. Today, one in like-new condition could bring up to $200 from the right collector, but the average value is about half that.

They are nice rifles for youngsters as they are single shot, must be cocked manually, and are accurate, yet they are large and sturdy enough that they don't have the appearance of toys as do some single shot .22 rifles.

Jim

losixxx · March 8, 2013, 05:19 PM

So is it correct to say that it is a youth model?

Also I have understood that there was a 15-A also so what exactly was the difference in the 15 A model and the 15-B model?

**James K** · March 8, 2013, 08:44 PM

I will gladly accept correction, but I THINK the Youth Model had a shorter butt stock for smaller folks. I THINK the A and B differed in the way the rear sight was put on.

Jim

PetahW · March 9, 2013, 11:14 AM

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The Model 15 was more of an economy/entry-level rifle, than strictly a youth model, IIRC.

Your Stevens should also chamber/fire a .22LR - slide a LR in, to see if it chambers OK.

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**James K** · March 9, 2013, 09:44 PM

I am not sure there was a difference except in whatever term(s) the manufacturer chose to use.

Jim

RJay · March 9, 2013, 11:05 PM

Steven/Savage 15B, the only difference between the 15A and 15B is the front sight blade and rear sight. The 15Y had a shortened stock ( the Y for youth ). Once you got used to that heavy bolt falling, the 15A was a very accurate little rifle.

March 8, 2013, 02:19 PM	#1
losixxx Member Join Date: April 29, 2012 Location: KY Posts: 22	Savage Arms Stevens model 15-B Was curious to know a lil bit about this 22 rifle. It is bolt action can camber the 22 short or 22 long. This is the full description on the barrel Savage Arms Stevens Ciicopee Falls, Mass USA Model 15-B What year was they made? The orignial cost? The value today? The blueing is excellent the stock has one scratch and a scuff mark near the butt plate.

March 8, 2013, 03:18 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,408	They were made from 1936 to about 1971. Like most single shot .22 rifles, they have fairly low value, selling originally from about $10 to about $25 (due to the dollar value at the time)- the 1964 Gun Digest shows them at $19.50. Today, one in like-new condition could bring up to $200 from the right collector, but the average value is about half that. They are nice rifles for youngsters as they are single shot, must be cocked manually, and are accurate, yet they are large and sturdy enough that they don't have the appearance of toys as do some single shot .22 rifles. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 8, 2013, 08:44 PM	#4
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,408	I will gladly accept correction, but I THINK the Youth Model had a shorter butt stock for smaller folks. I THINK the A and B differed in the way the rear sight was put on. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 9, 2013, 09:44 PM	#6
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,408	I am not sure there was a difference except in whatever term(s) the manufacturer chose to use. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 9, 2013, 11:05 PM	#7
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,415	Steven/Savage 15B, the only difference between the 15A and 15B is the front sight blade and rear sight. The 15Y had a shortened stock ( the Y for youth ). Once you got used to that heavy bolt falling, the 15A was a very accurate little rifle. __________________ Ron James

March 8, 2013, 05:19 PM	#3
losixxx Member Join Date: April 29, 2012 Location: KY Posts: 22	So is it correct to say that it is a youth model? Also I have understood that there was a 15-A also so what exactly was the difference in the 15 A model and the 15-B model?

March 9, 2013, 11:14 AM	#5
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,273	. The Model 15 was more of an economy/entry-level rifle, than strictly a youth model, IIRC. Your Stevens should also chamber/fire a .22LR - slide a LR in, to see if it chambers OK. .