J. Stevens A&T Co Favorite Model 1915 .25 Stevens Single-Shot Rifle, 22-Inch Part-Octagon Barrel
Chambered in .25 Stevens and produced circa 1915–1916, this J. Stevens A&T Co Favorite Model 1915 is a lever-actuated, single-shot rifle with the solid-frame receiver unique to this pattern. It features a 22-inch part-octagon-to-round tapered barrel, open sights with a brass blade front, and period-correct rollmarks. Classic Stevens furniture details include a straight-grip wood stock with an embossed "STEVENS FAVORITE" buttplate and a slim wood forearm secured by a single screw with brass escutcheon.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is notable finish and handling wear. The bore surface is not shiny. The wood stock shows visible blemishes. The firearm is in good working condition.
What’s Included
- J. Stevens A&T Co Favorite Model 1915 single-shot rifle (.25 Stevens)
This Model 1915 pattern Favorite uses the solid-frame receiver with two side screws per side and a separate fixed trigger guard surrounding the trigger, with an S-shaped operating lever located behind it. Its lever-actuated hinged breechblock and external hammer are hallmarks of the design, paired with a center 6-o'clock extractor for positive case removal.
The 22-inch part-octagon-to-round, tapered barrel carries the "25–STEVENS" caliber marking and is set up with practical open sights: a small brass blade front and an open rear sight with a stepped elevator for elevation adjustment.
Furniture is classic Stevens: a straight-grip wooden buttstock capped by an embossed "STEVENS FAVORITE" buttplate, and a slim wood forearm secured by a single screw with a brass escutcheon. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches.
Factory markings include the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A. rollmark. Assembly stamps or numbers are observed on the underside of the forearm/barrel lug area, consistent with period manufacturing practices in the United States.
Built during the 1915–1916 period, this small-frame, single-shot Favorite is chambered for .25 Stevens with a 1-round capacity, combining the recognizable Model 1915 receiver configuration with period-correct sighting and furniture details.