Seen this rifle sunday at the range

A friend brought along a single shot 22 rimfire rifle ( I believe bore apeared 22 but chamber looked bigger)/ This rifle carries a savage barrel legend is single shot rolling block type action and take down. Lever on side is swung to release barrel. It very reminisent of the buther rifles of that early 1900 late 1800. Action and extractor are similar to the little rolling blocks. Barrel has athe savage legend logo and patent dates. Typical notch rear and post front sights wood is not perfect but also appears to be walnut or a nicer hardwood. No markings on action. Im really curious what this rifle is and when made. By the breech face wear it is a rimfire action. Any info and or where to look will be appreciated

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It sounds like a Savage/Stevens Favorite, but they're swinging block actions, with the pivot point ahead of the rear end of the chamber.

Savage/Stevens made over a dozen different models on that action, all different in barrel type/length, and with different iron sight setups.


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That possibly could be a version of their "Crackshot" model.Robert

From the size it is definitly a boy's rifle action and ejector are very similar to the remington rolling block 22 I just purchased for the grandsons first rifle. Breech block has almost the same ear on it and pivots back to load and unload.

Sounds like the second or third version of the Crackshot, but I thought they were made by Stevens before the merger with Savage.

Robert

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FWIW, The Crackshots had an under opening lever.

AFAIK, Savage/Stevens made tip-up breeches (Model 12 Marksman), swinging block actions (Favorite, Crackshot, etc), a single true falling block (M-44-1/2), and a few thumb-operated drop breechblock actions (#11 Junior, #14-1/2 Little Scout - both of which were issued with 20" round barrels).

Your follow-up/2nd/expanded description of the thumb-operated breech would make the rifle you saw a #11 Junior, or a #14-1/2 Little Scout.


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The out side of the rifle is really pretty clean for its age some patina and darkening to the wood but not alot of dings dents or other issues. Bore is rough looking and chanber dosnt look right at all. I suggested him having it lined to 22 long rifle and making it a shooter again. Doubt that it will happen.

It sounds like my 141/2.

Could it have been a .25 Rim Fire Chamber? Stevens usually marked the Cartridge on the Barrel somewhere, usually on the Upper left side but not always.

A Quick check of the chamber using an empty .25ACP Case might give you an Idea.
If it will NOT go in, probably a .22 Cartridge.
If it will Enter and Stops by the Rim, it is probably a .25 Stevens R.F.
If the .25ACP falls into the Chamber and possibly down the Bore it could be a .32 Rim Fire.

Best Regards,
Chev. William