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Stevens Boys Rifles
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Bolt-Action Rifles · United States · 1890
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StevensBoysRifles

Stevens Boys Rifles
Stevens Boys Rifles Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
20
Reliability
50
Stopping Power
10
Durability
60
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1890–1943
Operators6 countries
Quantity250,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
35
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
91/101
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
295/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
30
Effective Range
20
Reliability
50
Stopping Power
10
Durability
60
Ergonomics
40
Optics-Readiness
0
Calibre Versatility
30
Build Quality
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Stevens Boys Rifles
Production
1890–1943
Quantity
250,000
Unit Price (current)
$74.01↗ 3600% inflation · 1902→2025
Original Price
$2 (1902)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
91
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$74.01
Original: $2 (1902)
Inflation: +%3600
35
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • First Production Year1890
  • Weight (Empty)1.52 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
  • Cartridge.22 Short (Favorite); .22 Long Rifle (Crack Shot, Favorite); .25 Rimfire, (Favorite); .32 Rimfire (Favorite)
  • Calibre Classrimfire
  • RimfireYes
▣Operation3MOD.3
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Rifling Twist1:25"
  • Sight TypeOpen front and rear sights, non-adjustable (Crack Shot, Favorite); Rear peep and globe front sights (Favorite)
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction6MOD.6
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost2.25 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1890Production started
  2. 1943Production ended
136
years in service
53
years in production
250,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A breech mechanism in artillery where the breechblock slides vertically downward to open or close the breech.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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