A Stevens Favorite for my best friend

[butchlambert]

I posted earlier that my best friend of over 50yrs gave me his Grandfather's 1894 Stevens Favorite. It sat in my safe for about 20yrs. I thought, why don't I fix it up for him and he can pass it to his only Grandson. It will be a big surprise to him as he has neither asked about it or seen it in my safe. It started as a 25rimfire. I found a NOS 22rf barrel and Jim Wisner had the proper parts for the receiver. I sent it to Joe(Harz)Steele and he put the new parts and headspaced the barrel. I bought some wood from Steven Dodd Hughes a few years ago and decided to use it. I told Jim Kobe to carve a factory type stock without checkering. I sent it to Roger Kehr for a little engraving. It should be back from Roger anyday. I will send it to Turnbull for color case and rust blue. Below is a couple photos.

It is looking like a real nice project. I will post more photos when it is complete.

 

[Nodak7mm]

Dang Butch, your a tease... Looking forwards to seeing more.... Dang nice of you and special too, like I am sure your friend is. Thanks for sharing,,,

Rod

 

[butchlambert]

Rod,
When you have a friend like him that still likes you after all these years, he is special.

 

[jonbearman]

Butch,turnbull is only 14 miles from me.Do you want me to pick it up.LOL Really nice gesture,what is the meaning of the inscription?

 

[butchlambert]

My friend and his Grandson are flute players. That is a saying they have between them. He doesn't know that I knew that.
Just think, his Grandfather purchased it new in 1898 and it will still be in the family.

 

[Big Mc]

I got my joy-stick rest from Mr. Lambert some years back. Thought he was good people. Still is. We need more folks like you Mr. Lambert !!!

 

[ChrisT]

Butch a true friend you are ,what you are doing is very special and will be equally appreciated I am sure.

 

[AR Shooter]

Excellent work. Shoot my brother's very nice Stevens 414 on occasion and is very accurate. He also has a modern Favorite. If you would like more info or discussion with a group of knowledgeable single-shot folks you might want to check out the ASSRA (American Single-Shot Rifle Assoc - primarily Schuetzen shooting) forum http://www.assra.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?catselect=general_cat. Many Favorite fans over there.

 

[butchlambert]

I do frequent the ASSRA forum from time to time.