Stevens Favorite Identification

[Jaybird1980]

I have a couple of older rifles I am trying to get fixed up.

This one is a Stevens Favorite model I am wanting some info on. I know there was a fire at the factory and records was destroyed, but I was hoping someone with experience could verify my thoughts.

I'm thinking it's a 1915 model because of the full octagon barrel and pre 1920 from the Arms & Tool markings. Under the lever is marked P and serial number 607.
I am needing an extractor as this one skips over the rim. Any help with info, exploded diagram or a source for parts is appreciated. I am aware of Jack First but anywhere else?

 

[flyingsquirrel]

maybe
Wisner's Inc

 

[indyartisan]

Numrich Gun Parts Corp?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Is this it? Numrich has it in stock.

Extractor w/ Plunger & Spring, New Reproduction (Final Fitting Req'd) FAVORITE 1915 SAVAGE / STEVENS / SPRINGFIELD

Extractor w/ Plunger & Spring, New Reproduction (Final Fitting Req'd) FAVORITE 1915 SAVAGE / STEVENS / SPRINGFIELD

www.gunpartscorp.com

Savage/Springfield/Stevens Favorite 1915 Parts | Numrich Gun Parts

Order Savage/Springfield/Stevens Model Favorite 1915 parts, accessories and more with Numrich Gun Parts Corp.. Providing gun parts since 1950.

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[Jaybird1980]

maybe
Wisner's Inc

I have been doing some reading on Wisner's and it adds a little to the confusion.
According to them the 1915 has a plunger type hammer spring and this one is not.

I will add some disassembled pics in a bit.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Is this it? Numrich has it in stock.

Extractor w/ Plunger & Spring, New Reproduction (Final Fitting Req'd) FAVORITE 1915 SAVAGE / STEVENS / SPRINGFIELD

Extractor w/ Plunger & Spring, New Reproduction (Final Fitting Req'd) FAVORITE 1915 SAVAGE / STEVENS / SPRINGFIELD

www.gunpartscorp.com

Savage/Springfield/Stevens Favorite 1915 Parts | Numrich Gun Parts

Order Savage/Springfield/Stevens Model Favorite 1915 parts, accessories and more with Numrich Gun Parts Corp.. Providing gun parts since 1950.

www.gunpartscorp.com

I am unsure because they don't give a size reference. There appears to be two different widths. If I could lock down a model it may help.

I have sent an email hoping to verify.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Disassembled shows it is definitely the 1894 style mainspring, with a later style extractor

 

[Mongo59]

The old timers would heat, hammer and file. You haven't lost much.

I would use a large punch from the back side with two hits down and one hit from the side until she grows long enough to grab.

If nothing else it will hold you over until you find the correct plunger type extractor...

 

[Jaybird1980]

The old timers would heat, hammer and file. You haven't lost much.

I would use a large punch from the back side with two hits down and one hit from the side until she grows long enough to grab.

If nothing else it will hold you over until you find the correct plunger type extractor...

I was telling flyingsquirrel that I was planning on trying exactly what you just mentioned, but I am still interested in finding a replacement.

I may just order the one DD linked above and hope I can file it to size, as it doesn't appear to be stepped like the original.

The one on Jack First website appears to be stepped correctly but it has been out of stock for awhile, and knowing he is older he may not produce anymore. I sure hope somebody steps up and takes his place.

 

[walt o]

Google

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this is mine

 

[Jaybird1980]

Google

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this is mine

Will do sir.

I am digging that tang peep sight. Did you refinish the wood?

 

[walt o]

Stevens like many gun makers of the time never threw out parts .They would use them up in different model # guns Your extractor lools like mine which is a later gun.I have lookedat several favorites and they have different style extractors ( slight modifications)
I refinished the wood and had the frame & lever color case hardened .The barrel has good bluing but had to spend 4 hrs work to get the lead out of the bore which is in v good shape

 

[eddiehelm]

You might give Jeff a call at McDonald’s Guns in Marion. If my memory serves me correctly he had a local guy that liked to repair and rebarrel these. Might be a good source for whatever parts/ knowledge you need

 

[Squirt239]

You might give Jeff a call at McDonald’s Guns in Marion. If my memory serves me correctly he had a local guy that liked to repair and rebarrel these. Might be a good source for whatever parts/ knowledge you need

 

[Jaybird1980]

Is this your work Squirt?
If so what exactly are you doing?

 

[Squirt239]

Is this your work Squirt?
If so what exactly are you doing?

Rebarrel/rechamber

 

[Jaybird1980]

Rebarrel/rechamber

What barrel did you use, and what caliber did you rechamber it in?

It looks like an octagon barrel on an older takedown frame.

 

[Frontiersman]

You might give Jeff a call at McDonald’s Guns in Marion.

Better hurry. He is reducing hours to 2 days per week (Fri-Sat)in April and closing the door by May. He will be missed.

 

[Jaybird1980]

So I took a chance on the Numrichs part.
It is slightly different and very rough finished, so it needed a lot of fitting. I did forget to take an after pic. It ejects an empty casing, but I have not been able to try firing to see if it will still eject the casing. I have to get the bore cleaned up before firing, hopefully this week since the kids are on spring break.


I did talk to Wisner's and they appear to be very knowledgeable on these rifles. He believes it is a mixing of guns. Early 1894 style frame and possibly a very early 1915 barrel, but the sights on it predate the 1915 style, so may never know exactly what it is.