I've got my hands on a Stevens Favorite Model 20 Smoothbore in 22 rimfire. I guess it is actually a shotgun, kinda, maybe, not sure. Anyway, I have ascertained it was made between 1901 and 1903 and is somewhat rare but still in pretty fair condition for a 110 year old gun. I have no doubts that it will shoot just fine but it is missing the front sight bead. I 've looked at Numrich to no avail. Anyone have any experience locating a bead sight for one of these animals?
Stevens Favorite model 20 smoothbore
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BPowderkeg
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post some photos, then we may be able to help, thank you.
FWIW, the Model 20 Shotgun's barrel was nothing more than a standard Favorite barrel, UNFINISHED INSIDE, the same as the Favorite No.17 rifle, with the standard dovetail front sight.
The rear sight was left missing, of course, but since the dovetail slot was already there, you can see that it started life meant for a rifle.
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The rear sight was left missing, of course, but since the dovetail slot was already there, you can see that it started life meant for a rifle.
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"FWIW, the Model 20 Shotgun's barrel was nothing more than a standard Favorite barrel, UNFINISHED INSIDE, the same as the Favorite No.17 rifle, with the standard dovetail front sight.
The rear sight was left missing, of course, but since the dovetail slot was already there, you can see that it started life meant for a rifle."
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I tried to put some pics up but I'm having a hard time with it. However, there is no dovetail slot for a front sight. All there is is a threaded hole for a Bead. Like any other point and shoot shotgun. I am sure I can get any old bead to work but I would love to have what is supposed to be there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The rear sight was left missing, of course, but since the dovetail slot was already there, you can see that it started life meant for a rifle."
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I tried to put some pics up but I'm having a hard time with it. However, there is no dovetail slot for a front sight. All there is is a threaded hole for a Bead. Like any other point and shoot shotgun. I am sure I can get any old bead to work but I would love to have what is supposed to be there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Try "Bob's Gun Shop" in royal Ark www.gun-parts.com/savagerifle
About halfway down page, left column, "stevens models 15 - 120 Single 22", drop down to part #5 "Front Sight Brass Bead" $15.00
Is this it? Have ordered from Bob's in the past, just fill out the form and submit. Have always recieved parts in about ten days.
Hope this helps...
About halfway down page, left column, "stevens models 15 - 120 Single 22", drop down to part #5 "Front Sight Brass Bead" $15.00
Is this it? Have ordered from Bob's in the past, just fill out the form and submit. Have always recieved parts in about ten days.
Hope this helps...