I posted this in rifle country. I tried google, but to no avail. I have a J. Stevens springfield mod.#83. It has no serial #. The blue is good and there are no wear marks to show that it has been removed. I have never seen a gun past the late 1800's w/out one. It is a single shot 22, bolt action . The cocking mechanism is activated by pulling the rear of the bolt back. I appreciate any info.
P.S. it is not a crackshot.
P.S. it is not a crackshot.