Stevens Favorite Model 26 Crackshot in .22LR

The Stevens Model 26 Crackshot was a later budget version of the Stevens Favorite. These were made as budget boy's rifles to introduce kids to shooting much like the cricket rifles of today. The favorite was originally produced by Stevens in the 1880s and was made until after WWII. Stevens was actually bought by Savage in 1920 who continued to used the name for their budget line of guns. Stevens made many single shot .22s and marketed them under the Favorite, Little Scout, Crack Shot, and Marksman names. Based on the Stevens Marking and the Lack of a Savage marking this gun was likely produced in 1916-1920. Many of these old rifles are still around but many may not be safe to shoot. Even ones in relatively good condition will bell out the case of High Velocity .22 due to lack of support. For safety and to reduce wear on the action, only use standard velocity .22 and use proper eye and ear protection when firing one. In recent years a revived Stevens Company has started to produce new Stevens Favorites which capture the spirit of the older guns but allow use of modern ammo without fear of case ruptures. I also show a very corroded Marksman Tip-Up rifle that my father's dog found against a tree on my Grandfather's farm in the 1950s. For good measure I also show a few more Boy's Rifles namely a Daisy 2201 and a Savage J Stevens Springfield Model 15 If you'd like to support Gun&ShotTV so we can make more videos please visit our Patreon at the link below. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4139337