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STEVENS FIRST MODEL FAVORITE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,500.00 USD
STEVENS FIRST MODEL FAVORITE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.
Cal. 22 RF. S# 997. Bbl. 22" rnd. takedown style. Very rare rifle, approx. 1,000 mfg. 1893 & 1894 only. Removable sideplate action differs from later Favorite rifles. Bead front sight & fixed U notch rear sight. Blue finished bbl. w/ case colored action. Schnabel tipped forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ steel buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. has 40% dull fading blue & retains strong markings. Action retains sm. amounts of faded case colors in protected areas. Wood has worn finish showing numerous dents, scratches & handling marks. Dark bore, shows light pitting over largely intact rifling. (01-17182/DS). ANTIQUE. $900-1,500.