Lot 1374:
Stevens Single Shot Break Action Shotgun with 30 Inch Barrel
Description
This lot features a single shot break action shotgun manufactured by the J. Stevens Arms Company. The firearm is equipped with a 30 inch barrel that lacks visible choke markings, a configuration often utilized for general sporting or fowling purposes. The action utilizes a hammer-fired design with a top-lever release mechanism. The left side of the receiver is clearly marked J. STEVENS ARMS COMPANY / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A., while the right side displays TRADE MARK / STEVENS / REG U.S. PAT OFF & FGN. The top of the barrel bears the patent date stamp PATENTED AUGUST 12, 1913. The furniture consists of a smooth walnut buttstock and a matching tapered forend. A black textured buttplate is fitted to the stock, featuring the Stevens name molded inside a decorative oval. The trigger guard and receiver show a steel construction with a surface that has transitioned to a heavy brown patina over time. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The steel surfaces exhibit significant thinning of the original blued finish, now showing heavy oxidation and a uniform brown patina throughout with scattered surface rust on the trigger guard. The walnut stock and forend are in fair condition, displaying numerous scratches, dents, and impressions consistent with age and field use, along with areas of finish loss and wear at the wood-to-metal fit. The buttplate shows moderate wear to the textured surface. The bore was not inspected, and the mechanical function of the action has not been independently verified for firing safety.
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