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
Serial numbers were not required by law on rifles and shotguns until 1968. Your Crackshot was made LONG before 1968.
The Savage/Stevens model 72 crackshot rifle was made from 1972-1989.
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.
i believe your crackshot was made between 1912-1926.
To determine the exact value of a J Stevens Arms Tool Co Crackshot 16 22 caliber rifle a couple factors would need to be taken into consideration. Since the rifle is in good condition, the next most important factor would be the age of the rifle.
I have a crackshot 22 and I might be able to get a ejector made by a friend at work . if you would like me to ask him , let me know.meanwhile, DO NOT FIRE that rifle...a word of advice from a dummy,that did fire a gun without the ejector. it almost cost a trigger finger.
From your description,I would say that you have a Model 72 Crackshot rifle that was made from 1972-1989.
'Boy's Rifle' is a generic style of rifle. The Stevens Favorite series, including the Crackshot, Little Krag, Maynard Jr, etc, are differentiated by various features such as different sights, slightly different stock styles, etc. sales@countrygunsmith.net
S&W never made a lever action rifle.
50-150 dollars based on the rifle having between 60%-90% of its original finish remaining.These crackshot rifles were made between the years 1913-1941.
Serial numbers were not required before the GCA 68 was enacted.