J Stevens Replica? - The Firearms Forum

purepain · 08-07-2009, 02:29 PM

I recently purchased a J Stevens Model 1894 22 rimfire rifle. All the research I have done points to it being made in 1894. However I am growing a concern that it may be a replica. Did they make replicas and if so is there anyway I can tell if mine is a replica or the real deal. Thanks a lot for your help.

Alpo · 08-07-2009, 05:53 PM

This thread might help.

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=43779

RJay · 08-07-2009, 09:31 PM

Which model Stevens are you calling an 1894?

Contenderizer · 08-08-2009, 04:38 PM

Welcome to TFF purepain,

The Stevens Favorite No. 30 is a modern reproduction of the Stevens Favorite series of rifles. I believe they are still in production and are being manufactured in 22LR, 17HMR and 22WMR. It is also available in a take-down version.

It should be fairly easy to tell if you have a reproduction if you tell us EXACTLY how your gun is marked. Close-up photos ... all the better.

If you purchased from a reputable dealer is is unlikely that you have a reproduction. The difference in value between an original and a reproduction isn't great enough to tempt anyone with average intelligence to misrepresent what he is selling. Of course, if the seller was a Democrat, all bets are off. Just don't tell me it came in a box along with a trigger lock.

08-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
purepain Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	J Stevens Replica? I recently purchased a J Stevens Model 1894 22 rimfire rifle. All the research I have done points to it being made in 1894. However I am growing a concern that it may be a replica. Did they make replicas and if so is there anyway I can tell if mine is a replica or the real deal. Thanks a lot for your help. -->

08-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,771	Re: J Stevens Replica? This thread might help. http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=43779 __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

08-07-2009, 09:31 PM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,503	Re: J Stevens Replica? Which model Stevens are you calling an 1894? __________________ RonJames

08-08-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
Contenderizer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North-Central Florida, USA Posts: 603	Re: J Stevens Replica? Welcome to TFF purepain, The Stevens Favorite No. 30 is a modern reproduction of the Stevens Favorite series of rifles. I believe they are still in production and are being manufactured in 22LR, 17HMR and 22WMR. It is also available in a take-down version. It should be fairly easy to tell if you have a reproduction if you tell us EXACTLY how your gun is marked. Close-up photos ... all the better. If you purchased from a reputable dealer is is unlikely that you have a reproduction. The difference in value between an original and a reproduction isn't great enough to tempt anyone with average intelligence to misrepresent what he is selling. Of course, if the seller was a Democrat, all bets are off. Just don't tell me it came in a box along with a trigger lock. __________________ NOTE: The information herein is provided free of charge. In some instances, you may actually be getting your money's worth. Author of: The History and Guns of Simson & Co., Suhl www.cornellpubs.com