Stevens Favorite

[primers]

Need a smith in So Cal area to work on old Stevens...I am tracking parts down and need a little help here...Thanks and God bless

[john323]

What needs to be done?

[primers]

John...rifle is very hard too cock...and not sure hammer is being driven hard enough too fire round...hammer is also "loose" no other way to describe..I have tracked down some parts through wisners..but not really sure what too order...they are a little tall in prices ...but only game in town that i have found...do you know these rifles very well?? if so what would it cost for you too look at it? Thanks and God bless...Randy A.

[rjf]

Savage makes a Stevens Favorite 30, but did not see where parts are available or even interchangable. You may ask them. Which model do you have? I have an 1894 that needs an extractor.

[john323]

I will P.M. you.

[primers]

rjf..not sure of model..not near rifle at this time...was told Stevens Favorite...more of a trapdoor, but they do not call it that..dont remember proper name...if that is similar to what you have wisners.inc shows a extractor for about $24.00...you may try them for parts...John, sent ya one back....

[AngryPossum]

I'm in the process of restoring an older model one myself. 1894 or 1915. It was left in a barn for over 50 years. It was about as rusted as could be. I brought the metal back to life, but after letting it soak for awhile parts started falling apart. Specifically some of the pins that go into the receiver. Anyone know where I can get some or some non threaded grade 9 steel rods, so I can make my own? I also need a take down screw. Other than that I have all other parts.

[gunboat]

AP -- if your old stevens favorite is a 22rf or even 25rf you should be able to make all your pins from drill rod or even "cold rolled" round stock. The originals are not even that high a quality steel. Do you have the coil spring 1915 or flat spring 1894 style?

Primers -- The old "stevens favorite" is a so called swinging block, in which the breech block is pulled out of battery by a link to the under lever. It in no way resembles a "trapdoor" action -- Perhaps you could post a photo?

[AngryPossum]

AP -- if your old stevens favorite is a 22rf or even 25rf you should be able to make all your pins from drill rod or even "cold rolled" round stock. The originals are not even that high a quality steel. Do you have the coil spring 1915 or flat spring 1894 style?

Primers -- The old "stevens favorite" is a so called swinging block, in which the breech block is pulled out of battery by a link to the under lever. It in no way resembles a "trapdoor" action -- Perhaps you could post a photo?

I'll try to post some pics up Friday morning. whatever I choose to use for a replacement pin, does it need to be heat treated?

[gunboat]

AP -- None of the screws need be more than just "cold rolled" steel. They do not carry any sheer loads. The breech block shoulders against the receiver tang at the hammer slot. The pin is strictly for pivoting the breech block. Same with the hammer screw. In fact, the receiver itself is just "soft" steel. Any thing else would have raised the selling price beyond their customer base. They are fun weapons although certainly not tack drivers :-) If you want a more expensive and very accurate rifle seek out the stevens 414 armory model. my ha-penny

[AngryPossum]

Could I use the end of a drill bit?

[gunboat]

AP -- a drill shank is certainly strong enough - but if you have to turn it to size and thread it would not be my first choice -- drill bits can be a bit snaggely to thread - I only did a quick measurement on the breech block screw and take down screws (easiest to remove) and they are not going to be easy to find. The breech block screw is nominal .215x38 tpi with a .280 head diameter about 15/16 long. The take down screw is .310 (5/16) x30tpi again a special thread. These look to me to be lathe projects. There well may be variations between '94 and '15 models as to receiver thickness, screw diameters, etc.
Internal pins can well be drill bit shanks if correct size. If the holes are worn and an oversize pin or screw is contemplated careful thought should be given to the effect on other related bits. For example, the link pin hole could not be opened up much as it does not have enough meat. A new link would need to be made. my ha-penny

[AngryPossum]

It doesn't need to be threaded...just need a smooth piece to substitute as a pin. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow, thanks.

[primers]

gunboat...would like too post pics but rifle is at home and i am at work...will be for about two more weeks...will try and post up pics then...Thanks for your input..