Shorter variant of the .25 Stevens rimfire, intended for lighter single-shot gallery and parlor rifles. Lower velocity than the full-length .25 Stevens; used in entry-level and youth-market Stevens rifles.
Type: Rifle
Introduced: 1898, United States
Parent case: None
Standardization: None
Bullet diameter: 0.257" (6.53 mm)
Case length: 0.59" (14.99 mm)
Max pressure: 18,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimfire
Primer: Rimfire
Typical twist rate: 1:14
Muzzle velocity: 1000–1050 fps
Muzzle energy: 144–160 ft-lbs
Effective range: 75 yd
Common bullet weights: 65 gr
Primary use: Small Game, Target
Production status: Discontinued
Also known as: .25 Short
History: Companion cartridge to the .25 Stevens, offered in shorter-barreled and lighter-chambered rifles. Both cartridges died out by the mid-20th century as .22 LR became the universal small-bore standard.
Notable firearms: Stevens Maynard Jr., Stevens New Model Pocket Shotgun
Similar cartridges: .25 Stevens