J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company: Catalog No. 52 [Unknown Binding] J. Stevens Arms and Tool Co.

Description

New reprinted version, undated but likely made in the last 10 years. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This reprint of the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company’s Catalog No. 52 is a fascinating window into the golden age of American firearms manufacturing. J. Stevens Arms was a prominent 19th-century producer of shotguns, rifles, and pistols based in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Their catalogs were not only sales tools but also valuable historical records of the evolution of firearms design and manufacturing techniques. This particular catalog, originally published in the late 1800s, would have showcased Stevens’ latest offerings, from affordable hunting rifles to innovative designs like their iconic “Hunter’s Pet” shotgun. Beyond the technical specifications, these catalogs provide insights into the cultural significance of firearms in America’s frontier era and the craftsmanship of an industry that helped cement the nation’s reputation for quality and innovation. For collectors and historians alike, this well-preserved reprint offers a tangible link to a pivotal chapter in American industrial and cultural history.