Numrich Stevens Favorite Barrel

[RustyReel]

Banging around the Numrich site, I see they have a Stevens Favorite 22LR "new" replacement barrel for about two hundred bucks plus shipping.

Anyone on here ever tried one of these? and if so what was your experience. If worthwhile, I would like to put one on an 1894 in 25 Stevens.

I did a site search and can't seem to find any info. Thanks.

[hoodat]

I'm not familiar with 25 Stevens cartridge, but it seems that there might be a problem with firing pin placement on 22 vs 25 cartridges, unless both are rimfire with the same diameter rim.. jd

[Rockingkj]

I'm not familiar with 25 Stevens cartridge, but it seems that there might be a problem with firing pin placement on 22 vs 25 cartridges, unless both are rimfire with the same diameter rim.. jd

I have read that the 25 Stevens and the 22 is the same breech block and so the .22 lr will work. I’m a sure someone will be along shortly to afferm that.

[elmacgyver0]

Seems like an easy conversion for someone with a mediocre amount of mechanical skill.

[elmacgyver0]

I bought one from them about 40 years ago and it was quite loose in the action. I never did finish that project.

That would be an easy fix, just knurl it or bush it.

[Rockingkj]

There is also shank length difference I recall the 1894 is a bit shorter than the 1915.

[fourarmed]

I bought one of those barrels years ago for my 1894 favorite, and had to send it back. It was for a later model favorite, and would not fit. They may stock both now, but I would call and insist on talking to someone who knows.

[gifbohane]

FWIW I had one experience with Numrich and I will never go there again.

[Bent Ramrod]

The one I bought way back when was a straight shank for a 1915 Favorite. The only description in the catalogue was “Favorite Barrel Replacement,” no model specified.

I think there may have been some very late 1894s that had the same straight shank, but the 1894 action I had didn’t work with it at all.

You might contact Numrich or Gun Parts Inc or whatever they are these days and ask for the shank dimensions before buying.

Yeesh; 200 scoots for a Favorite barrel! I think mine cost $60 or so.