Description
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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this sought-after historic single-shot rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the J. Stevens Arms Co. Favorite!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J. Stevens Arms Co.
Model: Favorite
Serial: 953
Range of Manufacture: 1894-1935
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Rocky Mountain Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot Falling Block
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Stevens Arms Company was established in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts in 1864. It was well-known for producing Tip-up Pistols, Boy's Rifles, and Ideal Target and Sporting Rifles. The founder, Joshua Stevens, was a skilled toolmaker from New England who had gained experience in firearms manufacturing while working for various companies including C. B. Allen, Eli Whitney, Samuel Colt, and Edwin Wesson. During his employment as the production superintendent for the Massachusetts Arms Co. in Chicopee Falls, he filed a successful patent claim for improvements to percussion pistols that were being produced by the company.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Favorite
Serial: 953
Range of Manufacture: 1894-1935
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Rocky Mountain Front with Elevator Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot Falling Block
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Stevens Arms Company was established in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts in 1864. It was well-known for producing Tip-up Pistols, Boy's Rifles, and Ideal Target and Sporting Rifles. The founder, Joshua Stevens, was a skilled toolmaker from New England who had gained experience in firearms manufacturing while working for various companies including C. B. Allen, Eli Whitney, Samuel Colt, and Edwin Wesson. During his employment as the production superintendent for the Massachusetts Arms Co. in Chicopee Falls, he filed a successful patent claim for improvements to percussion pistols that were being produced by the company.
In the year in which he founded the company that bore his name, Stevens received a patent for a tip-up pistol design. The company was founded with financial backing from W. B. Fay and James Taylor. Even though J. Stevens and Company produced firearms, and its main source of income came from the manufacture and sale of machine tools. The company had a difficult start, with production carried out by fewer than 60 employees in a former Chicopee Falls grist mill. However, the company underwent an expansion in 1880, and in 1886, it changed its name to J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.
The Stevens "Favorite" rifle was patented in April 1894 and was included in the Stevens Catalog for the same year. It quickly gained popularity and became one of the most beloved rifles of all time. Due to its small size and lightweight, it can be used by anyone, from professional trappers to young individuals. The rifle was produced continuously until just before World War II. There were three models of the Stevens Favorite: Model 1889 (1889-1894), Model 1894 (1894-1912), and Model 1915 (1915-1935), each with several variations.
The Stevens "Favorite" rifle was patented in April 1894 and was included in the Stevens Catalog for the same year. It quickly gained popularity and became one of the most beloved rifles of all time. Due to its small size and lightweight, it can be used by anyone, from professional trappers to young individuals. The rifle was produced continuously until just before World War II. There were three models of the Stevens Favorite: Model 1889 (1889-1894), Model 1894 (1894-1912), and Model 1915 (1915-1935), each with several variations.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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