Stevens Favorite Model 1915 No. 27 Take-Down .22 LR Single-Shot Rifle, Octagon Barrel
Produced between 1915 and 1935, this Stevens Favorite Model 1915 No. 27 combines the company’s lightweight “boys’ rifle” profile with an octagon barrel and convenient take-down design. Chambered in .22 LR and fitted with a lever-actuated falling-block action, it represents a practical and collectible slice of pre-WWII American rimfire history.
A captive-plunger ejector, an upgrade over earlier extract-only designs, speeds unloading. The takedown system lets the 24-inch barrel separate quickly from the receiver for easy transport or cleaning. A hard-rubber buttplate bearing the Stevens motif, walnut straight-grip stock, and dovetailed brass-bead front sight round out the classic package. Collectors value the No. 27 variant for its octagon barrel, and the “E” prefix in the serial number can help pinpoint its production date.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are visible. Most of the original finish is absent, and the bottom rear of the stock shows damage.
What’s Included
- Stevens Favorite Model 1915 No. 27 Take-Down single-shot rifle
The 24-inch octagon barrel offers increased surface area for steady shooting and carries traditional step-elevator sporting rear sights. Combined with the dovetailed brass-bead front sight, it provides a period-correct sight picture for small-game or target work.
The walnut straight-grip stock and matching forearm keep weight down while giving the rifle its recognizable profile. Despite visible wear, the wood remains serviceable, and the hard-rubber buttplate retains the decorative Stevens logo.
At just one round capacity, the Favorite emphasizes deliberate, precise shooting—a quality that helped train early-20th-century marksmen. Its lever-actuated falling-block action is simple, strong, and easy to maintain.
The takedown screw lets the barrel separate from the receiver in seconds, making the rifle compact for field carry or secure storage. This practical feature, combined with the octagon barrel and collectible production era, gives the No. 27 variant enduring appeal among rimfire enthusiasts and Stevens collectors alike.