Lot 483:
Stevens Model 520 Takedown Pump-Action Shotgun 12 Gauge with 19.5 Inch Barrel
Description
This Stevens Model 520 is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun featuring a John Browning-designed takedown action with a distinctive humpback receiver profile. The firearm is equipped with a 19.5-inch barrel with no choke, a configuration typical of a riot or utility gun. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the manufacturer and patent information: J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. / BROWNING PAT’S. FEB. 7. 1905. AUG. 27. 1907. Additional markings include the model designation 520 on the barrel lug, serial number 35784 on the lower tang, and the Stevens name on the checkered black composite buttplate. The shotgun features a walnut stock and a grooved wooden forend. Published serial number references for the early Stevens Arms & Tool Co. production period suggest this example was manufactured in the early 20th century. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces exhibit a heavy gray-brown patina with significant finish wear, scattered surface oxidation, and areas of light pitting across the receiver and barrel. The walnut furniture shows numerous handling marks, including scratches, dings, and impressions consistent with age and use, though no major cracks are visible in the provided photographs. The bore was not physically inspected. The pump action appears to function mechanically, but the firearm has not been function-tested or checked for headspace.
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