Model 56 or 056 is a .22 bolt action repeater that has a clip magazine. Model 55 or 055 is the same rifle but single shot only.
A good source for history and manufacturing date ranges for different Stevens firearms is: http://www.gunvaluesboard.com/firearms-reference-file-stevens-323.html. A good source for parts is http://www.gunpartscorp.com/. Hope these help you find what you need!
The Stevens/Springfield single-shots routinely bring under $100 at retail. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Yes, I believe it was. I have a Model 53-B (single shot .22LR) and it says on the barrel 'SPRINGFIELD MODEL 53-B, Manufactured by J. Stevens Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A.'
Sometime between 1920 and 1948.
I have had mine since 1965.
$35 to $75, depending on condition.
Whats it worth
1933-1945. sales@countrygunsmith.net
.22 bolt action rifle, obsolete. sales@countrygunsmith.net
$75 in top condition. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Springfield Arms shotguns were manufactured by the Stevens division of Savage Arms from 1920 to 1948.
Chicopee Falls, Mass USA
Look on the top of the receiver with the gun disassembled. You should find it there.