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

Where is j.stevens arms and Tool Company?

STEVENS ARMS CO., J. Location: Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. In 1864, this firm began doing business as J. Stevens & Company. In 1888, it was incorporated as J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. It operated as such until 1920, when it was taken over by Savage Arms Company. It has operated as an independent division in this organization since.

When did Savage Arms take over Stevens Arms?

STEVENS ARMS CO., J. All Models :: Gun Values by Gun Digest In 1864, this firm began doing business as J. Stevens & Company. In 1888, it was incorporated as J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. It operated as such until 1920, when it was taken over by Savage Arms Company. It has operated as an independent division in this organization since.

What kind of rifle is the Joshua Stevens?

Joshua Stevens limited Edition made by Savage Arms. Original box and papers. J. Stevens Favorite 25 Cal Single Shot Rifle J. Stevens Favorite 25 Cal Single Shot Rifle Takedown falling block action. 24″ octagon barrel. Serial # 260 (II) FFL fee of $20 per firearm & paperwork

What kind of rifle is J Stevens 22?

Stevens No. 26 Crack Shot . 22 Rifle: Up Stevens No. 26 Crack Shot . 22 Rifle: Up for bidding in this lot is a J Stephens Arms Company No. 26 “Crack Shot” . 22 Caliber Long Rifle. Stamping on RARE SMALL SIZE C.B. HOLDEN TIP UP SINGLE RARE SMALL SIZE C.B. HOLDEN TIP UP SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 25 Stevens RF. SN 3.

When did the 22 Stevens 87 come out?

There was also a short lived “gallery” shorts only model 872 (Savage 602,Ranger model 101.10) circa 1940~1946. These have special “guts’…lightened hammers and bolts and springs to offset the smaller recoil impluse of the 22 short. 87’s) only named 85’s….85, 85A, 85K (carbine model)circa 1939-1961.

Are there any Stevens single shot pistols left?

Because the production records of Stevens’ single shots have been lost, the quantities of each model manufactured and the serial number ranges are unknown. Nevertheless, Stevens pistols keep showing up at gun shows and in gun stores. They are not uncommon and, thankfully, don’t command premium prices for the more common models.

Where are the serial numbers on a Stevens shotgun?

Other Stevens-made doubles I own have ‘plain’ serial numbers, none over five digits, on the frame, barrels and fore end. This one has a capital letter C prefix ahead of a six digit number and it appears only on the left side of the frame. Do you know the significance of this C letter prefix? Can I determine the date of manufacture from this letter?

What are the parts of a Savage Stevens shotgun?

Riverside Arms / Stevens Model 520 / 620 12Ga. Pump Shotgun MAGAZINE TUBE J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. STOCK forearm single shot 16 Ga NO RESERVE auction for a Forend Screw for a Savage Stevens Model 9478 single barrel Shotgun. 12GA. Overall in fine used condition. Winning bidder pays more

What kind of gun is a Stevens 59A?

The gun is a Steven’s Arms Company model 59A bolt action shotgun chambered in .410bore. CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. The stock has been refinished (origional stock). The bolt handle is polished steel as well as the bolt. It has a tube magizine that will hold 2 3in shells and 2 1/2 in shells.

When was the J Stevens Model 59 made?

Your model 59 with the J. Stevens Chicopee Falls address on the barrel narrows down it’s manufacture date some. 40’s and then dropped the J. and called it just Stevens. They moved out of Chicopee about 1960. The model 59 was manufactured from the 30’s thru the 70’s.

What’s the serial number on a Savage Stevens double shotgun?

Since I am interested only in double guns I stopped looking for numbers on Savage’Stevens doubles after 1988 because that’s the year they shipped their last ‘Stevens Model 311′. The highest number I have seen was on 20 gauge Stevens Model 311 Series H serial number E957971.

What’s the serial number on a Stevens 20 gauge?

have seen was on 20 gauge Stevens Model 311 Series H serial number E957971. The Savage branded imported doubles, over and unders or side by sides, are numbered differently. Each model is numbered in the range created by its manufacturer. As you probably have heard, Savage/Stevens’ production

When did the Stevens Model 311 come out?

To calculate an approximate number of ‘Stevens Model 311s’ that were made from 1968 to 1988 you could do this math exercise. Since Savage used 5 letters (A to E), each on 999,999 guns, they must have made about 5 million guns.

How much does a Stevens Arms gun cost?

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When did Stevens Arms start making falling block rifles?

The .25-25 would be used in Stevens’ model 44 and the model 44½ rifles manufactured from 1903. In 1880, the company began making falling block rifles. These, though less well known than Ballard or Winchester firearms, were of comparable quality.

When did j.stevens Arms Company stop making cars?

After the purchase, they sold off the tool making division, halted production of Stevens-Duryea automobiles, and, on July 1, 1916, renamed the firearms division the J. Stevens Arms Company.

When was the Last Savage Stevens double gun made?

When was the first double barrel shotgun made?

In 1876, Stevens produced its first double-barreled shotgun, the Three Trigger Model, which used a third trigger to unlock the action, and was offered in 10 and 12 gauges.