J. Stevens A & T Co. Favorite Model 1894 .25 Stevens Rimfire Single-Shot Rifle, 22 inch Half-Octagon Barrel (1900–1914)
This J. Stevens A & T Co. Favorite Model 1894 is an early-production, U.S.-made single-shot chambered in .25 Stevens rimfire, built between 1900–1914. It carries the pre-1916 "A & T Co." address and "PAT APR 17 94" barrel marking, a 22 inch half-octagon/half-round barrel, and the compact Favorite receiver with factory takedown screw. Classic open sights, an exposed hammer, and the S-shaped finger lever round out this period-correct configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is scattered pitting, areas of finish wear, and scuffs throughout. It presents well for its age.
What's Included
- J. Stevens A & T Co. Favorite Model 1894 single-shot rifle in .25 Stevens with 22 inch half-octagon/half-round barrel
The barrel top flat is marked "J. STEVENS A & T. CO., CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. PAT APR 17 94," with the caliber stamp "25-STEVENS" on the barrel, confirming its original rimfire chambering and early corporate address used before 1916.
The 22 inch half-octagon/half-round barrel is fitted with a dovetailed front blade and a low open rear sight in the barrel dovetail, maintaining the traditional sight picture typical of this model and era.
It uses the Favorite’s falling-block action with an exposed hammer and an S-shaped finger lever. A center-mounted, non-ejecting extractor is visible at the breech, and the compact receiver includes the factory takedown screw for convenient disassembly.
The straight-grip, uncheckered wood stock pairs with a slim wood forend, and the hard-rubber buttplate is molded "STEVENS FAVORITE." Length of pull measures 12.75 inches. Overall configuration aligns with production from 1900–1914 in the United States.
The rifle is chambered for the now-obsolete .25 Stevens rimfire cartridge, a period-correct specification that underscores its historical character and appeal to enthusiasts of early 20th-century Stevens Favorites.