Stevens Shotguns

jeffelkins · January 25, 2000, 05:30 PM

Can anyone help pin down the approximate manufacturing date of two Stevens shotguns?

1. Stevens M311 - Double-barreled 12 ga.

2. Stevens M67-3 - 20 ga. pump

Thanks

Harley Nolden · January 25, 2000, 09:26 PM

Jefekins:
If you could provide and letters prior to the serial number I may be able to help.

On the 67: is it camo or better yet what is stamped on both guns.

HJN

[This message has been edited by Harley Nolden (edited January 25, 2000).]

jeffelkins · January 26, 2000, 12:29 PM

Thanks,

No serial number on the double-barrel...it did have stamped on the underside: Model 311A.

The 20 ga pump has a brown wood stock, not camo. The only numbering I could find was: E870069.

I bought these for $75 apeiece from a nephew-in-law, who had them from his grandfather's gun collection.

Harley Nolden · January 26, 2000, 01:39 PM

JEFEKINS:
According to my records, the 311 was made in 1949 and the 67 I can't tell. From the price you paid you really made an excellant purchase.

HJN

jeffelkins · January 26, 2000, 06:01 PM

Thanks Harley,

1949...wow

I have not had a gunsmith examine the 311, but it looks shootable to me. The stock is a little beat up and the barrel exterior has a very slightly rough feel. Inside, it's clean as a whistle.

A few more questions:

Would this gun be classified as an antique?

Would it be worth my while to have it refinished?

Any idea on it's market value (if refinished)?

Harley Nolden · January 28, 2000, 03:31 PM

Jeffelkins:
If my memory serves, to have it reblued, would run around $300.00, to refinish the stock, if I was still in business, $25.00. I don't know what the cold blue would cost, andd would not be able to determine a value once refinished.

HJN

jeffelkins · January 29, 2000, 05:31 AM

Thanks!

January 25, 2000, 05:30 PM	#1
jeffelkins Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Posts: 410	Can anyone help pin down the approximate manufacturing date of two Stevens shotguns? 1. Stevens M311 - Double-barreled 12 ga. 2. Stevens M67-3 - 20 ga. pump Thanks

January 25, 2000, 09:26 PM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Jefekins: If you could provide and letters prior to the serial number I may be able to help. On the 67: is it camo or better yet what is stamped on both guns. HJN [This message has been edited by Harley Nolden (edited January 25, 2000).]

January 26, 2000, 12:29 PM	#3
jeffelkins Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Posts: 410	Thanks, No serial number on the double-barrel...it did have stamped on the underside: Model 311A. The 20 ga pump has a brown wood stock, not camo. The only numbering I could find was: E870069. I bought these for $75 apeiece from a nephew-in-law, who had them from his grandfather's gun collection.

January 26, 2000, 01:39 PM	#4
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	JEFEKINS: According to my records, the 311 was made in 1949 and the 67 I can't tell. From the price you paid you really made an excellant purchase. HJN

January 26, 2000, 06:01 PM	#5
jeffelkins Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Posts: 410	Thanks Harley, 1949...wow I have not had a gunsmith examine the 311, but it looks shootable to me. The stock is a little beat up and the barrel exterior has a very slightly rough feel. Inside, it's clean as a whistle. A few more questions: Would this gun be classified as an antique? Would it be worth my while to have it refinished? Any idea on it's market value (if refinished)?

January 28, 2000, 03:31 PM	#6
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Jeffelkins: If my memory serves, to have it reblued, would run around $300.00, to refinish the stock, if I was still in business, $25.00. I don't know what the cold blue would cost, andd would not be able to determine a value once refinished. HJN

January 29, 2000, 05:31 AM	#7
jeffelkins Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Posts: 410	Thanks!