Looking for a version of the venerable Stevens Favorite

[mklwhite]

Back in the days of the old site there was a post about Stevens Favorite rifles. There was a link in that post that took you to a company (that I think started with a "W" - a last name? - sounded German maybe?) where they were making their version of the Favorite. They only made a takedown version. And you could get it in 22 mag. I don't have the link anymore since the computer upgrade and can't find the site based on the sketchy info I remember. Does it ring a bell with anyone else? I was thinking about getting a Stevens Favorite, but was not much impressed with the one the store had. Finish seemed not the greatest. So I thought I would look and see what my options were/are.

[Nueces]

I'll bet you're talking about Varner Sporting Arms, http://www.varnerguns.com/

They ceased production years ago and were bought out by Dayton-Traister, who maintains (sort of) the above site. There is contact info, so, what the hey, try it and let us know.

I have a fairly plain Varner myself, and it is a very nice rifle. Now that I could afford a fancy newly made one, I'd like to find them in production. They do occasionally turn up on the auction sites.

Mark

[Rusty]

I have a Stevens Favorite in .22 Mag. I bought it about two or three years ago.

Rusty <><

[bsaride]

I have a pre-99 shot out Stevens Favorite that I will try my hand
at making my first custom rifle with.

Any of you have a problem with me doing so to an early one?
This one is with the 7 o'clock extractor.

Thought I'd ask before I ruin an original.

Jay

[mklwhite]

I'll bet you're talking about Varner Sporting Arms, http://www.varnerguns.com/

They ceased production years ago and were bought out by Dayton-Traister, who maintains (sort of) the above site. There is contact info, so, what the hey, try it and let us know.

I have a fairly plain Varner myself, and it is a very nice rifle. Now that I could afford a fancy newly made one, I'd like to find them in production. They do occasionally turn up on the auction sites.

That's it! Sorry to hear about them being bought out and all. I may have to email them to see if they still offer the 22Mag. version. Kinda worries my that they don't list the prices anymore.

[marlinman93]

I believe Savage still makes a version also. At least a year or so ago I went out looking for a .17HMR at loal shops, and I found a savage that looked just like the old Favorite in that caliber. Wouldn't be surprised if they made them in .22 LR too.
PS-Did a quick check, and Savage makles a 30G that is a copy of the old Favorite! Check here:
http://www.savagearms.com/30g.htm

[mklwhite]

Thanks for the link. I'll take a peek. Sent off an email to Varner. Have to see what's up with them too.