When did the Stevens Model 620 go out of production?

The Model 620 was internally similar to the Model 520 and was produced until 1939 when it was replaced by the Model 620A which ended production in 1955. This shotgun is a hammerless, pump action, take-down design with a tubular magazine which holds 5 shells.

What was the model of the Stevens Model 520?

The receivers of both models were stamped on the left side (from front to back) with a small “P” and ordnance bomb, “Model 520-30” or “Model 620”, and a small “U.S.” over the trigger.

What was the trigger on a Stevens 620A?

The 620A used a long draw blot through the end of the stock and did away with the receiver and trigger plate tangs used on the 620. Without the trigger tang, a flat main spring had no place to attach and the 620A had a shortened trigger housing using a coil main spring.

What kind of guns did Stevens make in World War 2?

During World War II, Stevens began producing both the Model 520A (renamed the Model 520-30) and the Model 620A (labeled as the Model 620) as trench guns, riot guns, and long-barreled training guns for the US military.

Stevens also further modified the design when they introduced the streamlined Model 620 in 1927. The Model 620 was internally similar to the Model 520 and was produced until 1939 when it was replaced by the Model 620A which ended production in 1955.

What kind of shotgun did the Stevens Company make?

Between 1900 and 1916, Stevens produced 26 single-barreled shotgun models, eight exposed hammer double-barreled models, and seven hammerless double-barreled models including a sidelock design, the Model 250, as well as a.410 bore bolt-action shotgun with three-shot detachable magazine. Stevens 522 Trap Gun

What’s the serial number of a Stevens 12 gauge shotgun?

Single Shot ShotgunThis is for an older model Stevens 20 gauge single shot shotgun with no model name serial #550. It is an early J. Stevens Tip-Up Shotgun 30″ barrel. 12 J. Stevens Tip-Up Shotgun 30″ barrel. 12 gauge. Serial # 13407. (Q) Gun preview will only be available on Sunday, February 22nd, 9am to Noon.

What’s the difference between the Stevens 520 and 620?

Savage (which had become Stevens’ parent company) was keenly aware the 520 was pug-ugly so the company rolled out the Stevens Model 620. Identical to the 520 internally, it differed only by virtue of a more “modern,” rounded profile to the receiver.

When was the Stevens Model 520 shotgun made?

The Stevens Model 520 was a pump-action shotgun developed by John Browning and originally manufactured by the J Stevens Arms & Tool Company between 1909 and 1916. Stevens was sold to New England Westinghouse on 28 May 1915 and production of civilian firearms was greatly reduced.

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What was the first shotgun made by Stevens Arms?

Starting in 1872, Stevens began producing single-barreled shotguns based on their tip-up rifles and pistols. The first was the Model 30 offered in 14 gauge but soon followed by 10, 12, 16, and 20 gauges.

When did the Savage Arms Model 520 come out?

It had a unique two piece heat shield/bayonet lug. When Savage Arms purchased Stevens in 1920, the Model 520 was updated incorporating several design changes that were emerging prior to 1916.

When did the Stevens Model 520 shotgun come out?

In 1907, Stevens was approached by John Browning and offered the design of a pump-action, hammerless, take-down, repeating shotgun that would become the Model 520 and 620 shotguns. The Model 520, easily recognized by its distinctive double-hump receiver, first appeared in Stevens’ 1909 Catalog #52 and remained in production until 1939.

When did the Stevens Savage Model 87 come out?

Stevens introduced the Model 87 in 1938, which sold over one million units. Further units were sold as the Savage Model 6 by Sears.

When did the Savage 110 rifle come out?

My Savage 110 seems to be pretty early, it would just be nice to be able to put an actual date to it. Still a great gun! The “J” in your barrel stamp indicates rifle was produced in 1958 and based on 6-digit serial number my guess is late ’58.

What’s the serial number on a savage 71st?

Serial numbers started at 1, so yours is the 36,xxx rifle produced that year. I own the 71st 110 to come off the production line, has a 4 digit serial number with an “16I” barrel stamp.

What’s the difference between a 620 and a 620A?

The Model 620A began production in 1940. The main difference between the 620 and the 620A was how the stock attaches. The 620A used a long draw bolt through the end of the stock and did away with the receiver and trigger plate tangs used on the 620.