This Stevens manufactured ninth variation receiver is for the Favorite single shot falling block rimfire rifle and is in very good condition exhibiting a grayish brown patina with light surface rust specks and possibly a few faint specks of pitting. This is the only part on the Favorite rifle that is tracked as a firearm therefore it will need to be transferred through a dealer. Receivers do not qualify as a C&R based on BATFE's guide lines. (file photos)

Note: Ninth variation receivers will have (1) the round cut frame, (2) the longer 3 3/16" long lower tang with the threaded hole for the 2nd variation mainspring screw, (3) the longer 5/8" long rectangular opening for the trigger, (4) have the notch designed for the 4th variation (aka 6 o' clock) extractor with the plunger system, (5) is lacking the threaded hole on the forward belly of the receiver for supporting the lever spring screw. The primary difference between an 8th variation receiver and a 9th variation receiver is that the later is roll stamped "FAVORITE" on the top bridge of the receiver, "J. Stevens A. & T. Co / Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A." on the upper left side of the receiver and the forward two side receiver screws have thinner heads.

Related Parts: the following list of parts will normally be found on a Favorite single shot rifle having a ninth variation receiver when it originally left the factory new: 3rd variation mainspring, 2nd variation mainspring screw, 3rd variation hammer, 4th variation (aka 6 o' clock) extractor with a plunger system, 4th variation link, 5th variation breech block, 4th variation lever featuring the bushing but not the plunger system and a 3rd variation butt stock with a hard rubber butt plate.

Proof: Stevens Favorite rifles with 9th variation receivers have been diss-assembled and thoroughly observed by CFN Parts to make the above conclusions with the following serial number(s) on their lower tang: Q434 and Y974.