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Old January 10, 2022, 09:28 AM   #1
Jandrelem
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What model is this Stevens Favorite .22LR?

Hello! This rifle was recently passed down to me from my great-grandfather and I am told he acquired this around the year 1900.

Could you kindly help me identify the model of this gun?

We think it might be a Stevens Favorite No. 18 Model 1894 or No. 27 Model 1915, but are not quite sure.

Below are the details. Thank you for your help!

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Barrel: Fully Octagon

Sights: Beach combination front sight, Leaf folding middle sight, Lyman #2 tang sight

Serial No.: R803 is stamped under the lever

Top of Barrel Markings (3 lines each):

J.STEVENS ARMS COMPANY
MADE IN U.S.A. 22 LONG RIFLE
CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.

TRADE MARK
FAVORITE
REG.U.S.PAT.OFF.&FGN.

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Old January 10, 2022, 10:44 AM   #2
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According to Frank DeHaas, you have the 1915 action, as shown by the takedown knob and squared off breechblock. If you take the buttstock off, it should then have a coil mainspring. The 1894 has a ring takedown screw, contoured breechblock, and leaf mainspring.

I hope the bore is good, it will be a pleasure to shoot. Standard velocity, please.
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Old January 10, 2022, 11:32 AM   #3
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Thank you, Jim! Would you happen to know the No. of this Model 1915? Perhaps No. 27?
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Old January 10, 2022, 05:21 PM   #4
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No, sorry, Frank was mostly interested in the actions, I do not have a reference to the many model numbers.
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Old January 10, 2022, 10:58 PM   #5
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Take a look at this site and see if it helps identify your rife.

http://www.wisnersinc.com/stevens-favorite-rifles/
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Old January 13, 2022, 12:21 PM   #6
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whatever model it is, it's an absolute beauty as far as I am concerned.
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