J. Stevens A&T Co Favorite Model 1894 .25 Stevens Single-Shot Falling-Block, 22 in Half-Octagon Barrel (Pre-WWI)
This J. Stevens A&T Co Favorite Model 1894 is a pre-WWI single-shot rifle chambered in .25 Stevens, built on the classic small-frame pattern. It features the pre-1916 J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co rollmark, a 22 inch half-octagon to round barrel, and traditional period iron sights. Period-correct markings and a clean bore with sharp rifling make this an appealing example of an early American boys' rifle configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Heavy finish loss and discoloration are present across the metal surfaces, with surface rust visible throughout. The bore is notably clean with strong, well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- J. Stevens A&T Co Favorite Model 1894 single-shot rifle chambered in .25 Stevens
The rifle is chambered in .25 Stevens and uses a lever-operated falling-block action with an exposed hammer. It is a single-shot design, true to the Favorite series, and aligns with the classic small-frame format associated with the era.
The 22 inch barrel transitions from half-octagon to round and carries period rollmarks: "J. STEVENS A & T. CO. … PAT. APR.
17. 94." and "25–STEVENS." These markings, along with the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co identification, place production prior to 1916.
Sighting is handled by traditional period iron sights, providing a straightforward, traditional sight picture consistent with the model's intended use.
The wood stock has a straight grip and a slender fore-end, paired with a steel curved buttplate. The 12.5 inch length of pull reflects the compact, small-frame configuration of this model.
Additional details include a sling/lanyard-style ring on the underside of the receiver. Made in the United States and representative of the pre-WWI era, this Favorite Model 1894 captures hallmark features of early Stevens rimfire and small-caliber single-shots.