Stevens Favorite No. 18 .22 LR Single-Shot Falling-Block Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Lyman 422 Expert Scope, Tang Vernier Peep
This Stevens Favorite No. 18 is a single-shot .22 LR falling-block rifle made in the United States with a 24-inch round barrel and a 12.5-inch length of pull. It stands out for its Lyman 422 Expert 3/4-inch target scope installed on Lyman-marked base and rings, paired with a vernier tang peep sight. The buttplate is embossed "Stevens Favorite," and the rifle presents as a thoughtful target-style setup with collectible appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rear barrel sight is missing. Finish wear, areas of surface rust, and scratching are present.
What’s Included
- Lyman 422 Expert 3/4-inch target scope with external-adjustment base, mounted on barrel block/base with rings (base marked Lyman patent)
- Vernier tang peep sight (installed)
This rifle features a falling-block, lever-actuated, single-shot action with an external hammer and underlever. It is chambered in .22 LR with a capacity of one round. The stock is a straight-grip wood design, and the length of pull measures 12.5 inches.
A Lyman 422 Expert target scope is installed using barrel blocks and rings. The 3/4-inch tube is marked 'LYMAN ... 422 EXPERT,' and the base is marked with Lyman patent information. The setup uses external adjustments as appropriate for this model of scope.
Sighting equipment includes a tang-mounted vernier peep rear sight and a front blade. The transverse dovetail on the barrel is empty, confirming that the rear barrel sight is not present.
Additional details include a sling swivel ring installed ahead of the receiver and two small drilled holes on the underside of the fore-end. The buttplate is embossed "Stevens Favorite," and a serial number is observed on the underside metal.