Reline a stevens favourite?

[ErikT]

I have an ancient Stevens favourite collecting dust in my gun locker, and I want to make it into a shooter for my kids to learn on. It's in .32 rimfire, and there is no finish to speak of, and the stock will definitely need to be replaced, so I'm not concerned with collector value. I would like to refinish the metal and put a new stock on it someday soon, but I will need the barrel relined to .22 LR and a new extractor, plus some replacement screws and such. What would be the going rate to reline a barrel to .22? Also, are all the Favourite rifles similar as far as parts? I know that Western Gun Parts in Edmonton don't carry parts (I asked), so I'm limited to Numrich I guess. I need to know if the receiver bolts (Trigger bolt, breech hinge bolt, lever hinge bolt, and hammer hinge bolt) are the same regardless of model. Thanks for the replies.

Erik.

 

[trevj]

There are three or four variants of the Favorite. The main differences are in the extractor and the breech blocks. That's not counting changes due to caliber.There are differences in the levers and the operating links between the lever and block as well.

Best bet for parts is to make some time and go to the gun shows and find the parts sellers that inevitably show up there. If you bring the action with you, you can find parts that you are sure will fit.
Or have the smith that does the barrel work, fit, or make and fit, the screws required.

Where are you? There are a couple guys that do the circuit around AB and SK that I have seen with very good selections of Favorite parts.

You can reline the original barrel, or you can buy a barrel and have it modified to fit.
If cost is an issue, the latter is probably going to be the cheap route, when you consider that you can find a 10-22 take-off barrel for under the price of a liner.

It's not a tough job to fit the barrel, but you need to have some equipment (a metal lathe, and milling capability for the extractor fitting) and the ability to use it. With careful work, it is possible to fit the used barrel, and to not need a chamber reamer, but it is best to have one available to recut the chamber if required.

There are a couple guys around here that are in the business of building and fixing guns, that will be able to tell you a bit more on what it would cost to have it done.

Cheers
Trev