Mell 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 kind of shotgun does Stevens Arms make?
I have a Stevens Arms Company, .410ga, 28 inch single barrel, break down shotgun with an external hammer. The markings on the trigger assembly say ‘Stevens Arms Corporation, Chicopee Falls,Mass.USA, Made in USA’ on one side and on the other ‘Stevens, The Fully Guaranteed, Single 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.
When did Savage and Stevens merge into Stevens Arms?
Savage and Stevens merged in 1920, becoming the largest manufacturer of firearms at the time. Stevens developed the .22 Long Rifle cartridge in 1887, chambering the #1, #2, #9, #10, New Model Pocket, and Bicycle rifles for the round.
What kind of rifle does Stevens Arms make?
Stevens’ rifles and shotguns pass Savage quality control, but are less expensive than Savage-branded guns. With the shorter, 18.5-inch carbon steel barrel, the 320 Security is optimal for home defense, but just as versatile as any other 12-gauge pump-action shotgun.
When did Savage Stevens change the serial number?
From 1948 to 1968 the letter symbols under the frame were changed to a ‘Capital letter with a one or two digit number’ in a 1/4″ circle. This was a date code which you will find illustrated in the Savage-Stevens-Fox pages of your Standard Catalog of Firearms. 5.
What’s the serial number on a Savage Stevens Fox B?
From October 1968 to March 1988 Savage/Stevens/Fox B doubles are serial numbered in a completely new serial number range beginning at A000001. The six digit (always) numbers, stamped only on the left side of the frame, not on the barrels or fore end or on the wood, are preceded by capital letters from A to E.
How old is a Stevens Savage Model 94?
Gun parts and Boyd’s both list walnut stocks and fore arms for these guns yet. My first shot gun was a savage arms model 94 20 ga a old one thought but in good shootable condition for 45 dollars at a Washington gun show. It tipped over on cement though and now it needs a new hammer cause the end snapped off.
Where are the serial numbers on a Savage Springfield shotgun?
The six digit (always) numbers, stamped only on the left side of the frame, not on the barrels or fore end or on the wood, are preceded by capital letters from A to E. The letters do not correlate to production years. The letter prefix accompanied the Savage/Stevens/FoxB/Springfield serial number on every gun they made from 1968 on.
When did the Stevens Model 820 come out?
The Stevens Model 820 was made between 1949 and 1954. The Savage date code consisting of a letter and one or two numbers in a 1/4″ circle may be stamped on the receiver or the barrel near the receiver. This date code originated in 1949 and is as follows: A = 1949, B = 1950, C = 1951, D = 1952, etc.
When was the Stevens Model 311 shotgun made?
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.
When was the Last Savage Stevens double gun made?
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 kind of shotgun is Stevens single barrel?
I have a Stevens Arms Company, .410ga, 28 inch single barrel, break down shotgun with an external hammer. The markings on the trigger assembly say ‘Stevens Arms Corporation, Chicopee Falls,Mass.USA, Made in USA’ on one side and on the other ‘Stevens, The Fully Guaranteed, Single Gun’. On the barrel it is marked ‘Barrel and Lug Forged in One Piece’.
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.
What kind of rifle is Stevens crack shot?
Description: This is a Stevens Crack Shot model 26 .22 cal single shot rifle with an 18″ barrel. It is a “take down” model with a rolling block action. The Crack-Shot was manufactured from 1912 – 1939. This is a VERY nice and clean example. It is completely original. The action works very well and locks up tight.
When did the j.stevens rifle come out?
It pre dates 1916 as it still bears the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company logo. If it was a model 1915 it would say model 1915 on the upper tang and the address on the barrel would read J. Stevens Arms Co. You’ll need to remove the butt stock and look inside of it to determine if it’s an 1889 or 1894 model.
This company manufactured a number of single-barrel break-open single-shot shotguns. They were chambered for various gauges, with various length barrels and chokes. They are quite similar in appearance and were designed as inexpensive utility-grade weapons.
Where do you find the date code on a savage shotgun?
You will find a date code stamped on every shotgun & rifle/shotgun in the Savage/Stevens brands produced between March 1949 and December 1968. Usually, it is behind the hinge pin on the barrel (s) or ahead of the trigger guard on the bottom of the frame. It will sometimes appear as a small circle containing a number and a letter.
How many Savage and Stevens shotguns were made?
Since Savage used 5 letters (A to E), each on 999,999 guns, they must have made about 5 million guns. Perhaps 40% were doubles in the various Savage Brands and Private Brands. That makes 2 million doubles of which I estimate 80% were Stevens 311′s. And that’s not counting production before 1968.
How to find the serial number of a pre-2002 gun?
Whether your pre-2002 gun has only a serial number mark or you’re sorting through a list of serial numbers for guns to be distributed, for example, in a will, there are ways to figure out the make and model. Do a Google search. Enter the words “gun serial number” in the search bar, followed by the portion of the number before the first hyphen.
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 was the first Stevens Model 311 made?
And think how many Stevens 311s ( and Stevens made doubles that looked like Stevens 311s but carried private brands) had already been produced in the years between 1940 (first year of the ‘true’ Stevens Model 311) and 1968, during which time they weren’t serial numbered at all!