Stevens shotgun problem

vdubsales · August 6, 2007, 07:37 PM

I hope that someone here can help me. I have an old stevens pump action 12 gauge that my grandfather left me. I realize that it isn't worth much but is more of a sentimental thing than anything. But I have been trying to repair it as it was inoperable the action was completely jammed and wouldn't move. I was able to get it apart and clean it throughly. Once it was cleaned I thought it would work properly. but I noticed that the block the firing pin in in wouldn't go all the way back. I thought that it may have just needed a little more force than just a slight rearward movement with my finger. Once I had it all the ways back together I went to cycle the action but it was completely jammed again. I took it apart again and wasn't able to see any obvious problems. Does any one know what might be the problem? I have consulted a gunsmith but was told I would be charged 40-60 just to look at it so I am trying to do it myself. Any help is apprciated.

George R · August 6, 2007, 07:41 PM

Is it a model 520 or 620?

vdubsales · August 6, 2007, 07:46 PM

from the research I have done I believe it is a 520. There are no model markings any where on the gun only browing patents feb 7, 1907 and aug 27, 1907. Pretty simple design don't know what I am missing.

George R · August 7, 2007, 08:20 AM

I've got scanned assembly/disassembly pages that will help you. PM me your email address and I'll send them to you.

vdubsales · August 7, 2007, 08:25 PM

PM Sent Thanks

August 6, 2007, 07:37 PM	#1
vdubsales Junior Member Join Date: May 9, 2006 Posts: 8	Stevens shotgun problem I hope that someone here can help me. I have an old stevens pump action 12 gauge that my grandfather left me. I realize that it isn't worth much but is more of a sentimental thing than anything. But I have been trying to repair it as it was inoperable the action was completely jammed and wouldn't move. I was able to get it apart and clean it throughly. Once it was cleaned I thought it would work properly. but I noticed that the block the firing pin in in wouldn't go all the way back. I thought that it may have just needed a little more force than just a slight rearward movement with my finger. Once I had it all the ways back together I went to cycle the action but it was completely jammed again. I took it apart again and wasn't able to see any obvious problems. Does any one know what might be the problem? I have consulted a gunsmith but was told I would be charged 40-60 just to look at it so I am trying to do it myself. Any help is apprciated. __________________ XD-9 Bi-tone 1911A1 GI Stevens 87D Mossberg 835

August 6, 2007, 07:41 PM	#2
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Old Stevens Shotgun Is it a model 520 or 620? __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com

August 6, 2007, 07:46 PM	#3
vdubsales Junior Member Join Date: May 9, 2006 Posts: 8	from the research I have done I believe it is a 520. There are no model markings any where on the gun only browing patents feb 7, 1907 and aug 27, 1907. Pretty simple design don't know what I am missing. __________________ XD-9 Bi-tone 1911A1 GI Stevens 87D Mossberg 835

August 7, 2007, 08:20 AM	#4
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Savage 520 I've got scanned assembly/disassembly pages that will help you. PM me your email address and I'll send them to you. __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com

August 7, 2007, 08:25 PM	#5
vdubsales Junior Member Join Date: May 9, 2006 Posts: 8	PM Sent Thanks __________________ XD-9 Bi-tone 1911A1 GI Stevens 87D Mossberg 835