Gun Trade shows, most likely. E-Bay may be considered, as well. I've got a Crackshot 26, but it was my Great-Grandmother's. Not for sale!
The No 26 was manufactured from 1912 - 1939.
They are going for 50-200 depending on condition.
Side lever Crackshot--$100 to $250 No. 26 Crackshot -- $100 to $250 No. 26 1/2 Smoothbore -- $65 to $175 From the Blue Book of Gun Values
Your J stevens model 26 crackshot,is a boys type single shot rifle with a under lever opening,a 18in.round barrel,hardwood straight grip stock and forearm with open sights.these were made from 1913-1941.They were chambered in either .22cal rimfire,or .32cal rimfire caliber.
Try the web site of: http://www.wisnersinc.com You can get a schematic of the action and a parts list of the parts they sell.
your model 26 crackshot is going for between 75-225 dollars depending on condition.
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Blue Book of Gun Values, Standard Catalog of Firearms, etc. The Crackshot was one of the "boy's rifles" first manufactured by Stevens in the late 1800's, but the 1913 patent date means yours was made later. If you have written the entire company name as it appears on the gun, it was made sometime after 1920 when Stevens was bought by Savage Arms and before about 1948 when the Stevens line was discontinued.
Stevens made two model crack shots 26 an 16. The 26 model was made from 1912 to 1939. Each of the models had a smoothbore feature that could be ordered and designation would the be 26 1/2. These guns in very good condition bring decent money but if average to fair condition they are around 1 to 2 hundred dollars. I you I got this information from someone else. My boyfriends father has a 26 crackshot that was April 22 1913 the same as yours and this is what we found.
I thought I could refinish my Stevens Arms Company Crackshot 26 Long Rifle, but was advised to take it to a reputable gunsmith for professional refinishing. I've never regretted it. Gunsmiths know much more about the process, and money spent is more than worth it in the resale value of the gun. He also replaced a screw that wasn't stock, replacing it with one that matches the gun. Good luck! Bob J.
The approximate dates are abt 1886-1916. In 1920 Stevens started using the "J. Stevens Arms Co." instead of the Stevens Tools and Arms of earlier versions - I think Crackshots were made thru 36 (?) - so I'm assuming yours is a later version - 1920-36. Hope that helps THe No 26 was manufactured from 1912 - 1939.
The Crackshot in .32 is often worth less than the .22 because of unavailability of ammo. But some collectors want the bigger bore. The Model 26 Crackshot will bring from $75 to about $225, depending on condition. Usual on-line auction price is in the $140-$170 range.