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armed_preacher · September 17, 2009, 10:46 AM

I have a Stevens Favorite .25 that came to me thru the family. Stamped on the metal (directly where lever hits) is "W 278" Stamped on the barrel is "Chicopee Falls USA Pat Apr 1794" (yep, 1794)

Can anyone tell me how I can find the approximate date of manufacture?

September 17, 2009, 10:46 AM	#1
armed_preacher Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Location: SW Colorado Posts: 78	Dating a Stevens Favorite .25 I have a Stevens Favorite .25 that came to me thru the family. Stamped on the metal (directly where lever hits) is "W 278" Stamped on the barrel is "Chicopee Falls USA Pat Apr 1794" (yep, 1794) Can anyone tell me how I can find the approximate date of manufacture?