Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the J Stevens Favorite.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: J Stevens
Model: Favorite
Serial: H8
Caliber: .32 Long
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips and Forearm
Action: Falling Block, Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The J. Stevens Favorite single-shot rifle is a classic American rimfire rifle that embodies late 19th-century ingenuity and utilitarian design, making it a beloved piece of firearms history among collectors and shooters who appreciate traditional firearms. Manufactured by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts—a prolific maker of affordable, everyday firearms in the late 1800s and early 1900s—the Favorite was introduced as a simple, reliable, and easy-to-manufacture single-shot rifle built for small-game hunting, target practice, and basic sporting use. Chambered primarily in .22 rimfire cartridges (often .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle depending on the specific barrel), the Favorite used a straightforward falling-block action operated by a lever that lowered the breechblock to expose the chamber for loading, a mechanism prized for its strength, simplicity, and inherent accuracy. Its barrel, typically around 24 to 26 inches, was equipped with basic open sights—a bead or blade front sight and a notched rear—that provided adequate precision for typical rimfire distances, while the stout, unadorned walnut or birch stock offered durability in the woods or on the range without unnecessary embellishment. The rifle’s overall design was both rugged and economical: there were few moving parts to wear or fail, and the uncomplicated mechanics made field maintenance straightforward, even for novice shooters. Because of its role as an accessible, dependable firearm for everyday Americans during its production run, the J. Stevens Favorite today holds value as a tangible link to the early days of mass-produced sporting rifles, appreciated not only for its functional performance in small-game and plinking roles but also as a representative example of the kind of practical, unpretentious firearms that helped popularize recreational shooting in the United States.
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: H8
Caliber: .32 Long
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips and Forearm
Action: Falling Block, Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The J. Stevens Favorite single-shot rifle is a classic American rimfire rifle that embodies late 19th-century ingenuity and utilitarian design, making it a beloved piece of firearms history among collectors and shooters who appreciate traditional firearms. Manufactured by the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company of Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts—a prolific maker of affordable, everyday firearms in the late 1800s and early 1900s—the Favorite was introduced as a simple, reliable, and easy-to-manufacture single-shot rifle built for small-game hunting, target practice, and basic sporting use. Chambered primarily in .22 rimfire cartridges (often .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle depending on the specific barrel), the Favorite used a straightforward falling-block action operated by a lever that lowered the breechblock to expose the chamber for loading, a mechanism prized for its strength, simplicity, and inherent accuracy. Its barrel, typically around 24 to 26 inches, was equipped with basic open sights—a bead or blade front sight and a notched rear—that provided adequate precision for typical rimfire distances, while the stout, unadorned walnut or birch stock offered durability in the woods or on the range without unnecessary embellishment. The rifle’s overall design was both rugged and economical: there were few moving parts to wear or fail, and the uncomplicated mechanics made field maintenance straightforward, even for novice shooters. Because of its role as an accessible, dependable firearm for everyday Americans during its production run, the J. Stevens Favorite today holds value as a tangible link to the early days of mass-produced sporting rifles, appreciated not only for its functional performance in small-game and plinking roles but also as a representative example of the kind of practical, unpretentious firearms that helped popularize recreational shooting in the United States.
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 with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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.
Additional Details
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