Stevens 16 ga single shot

sfwusc · January 24, 2014, 11:43 AM

http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armsl...e_shot_640.jpg

Is that crack going to make the gun dangerous to shoot?

He is asking $80, but that seems high considering the condition. I was thinking a good condition single shot was worth maybe 80-120.

Pahoo · January 24, 2014, 12:02 PM

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Is that crack going to make the gun dangerous to shoot?

Perhaps, not in it's self but what else might be going on? Yes, he is asking too much and if it were mine, I'd give it the "Float-Test", in the Mississippi. ......

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ChasingWhitetail91 · January 24, 2014, 02:59 PM

I have a couple Stevens 16 ga., both in very good used condition that cost me about 75$. Eighty isn't a horrible price, but you could easily find them in better condition for the same price.

Goatwhiskers · January 25, 2014, 10:27 AM

Float test would be in order. That frame is cast iron. It took years, but that is a defect in the casting which has separated and is now starting to fork. It will eventually crack open. Will it be in your lifetime? Who knows, but I would never shoot it. GW

Dixie Gunsmithing · January 25, 2014, 06:22 PM

I don't think that old of a Stevens was available for smokeless powder, either, and may be why the frame is cracked. It's not worth much, just what Numrich will give you for the parts.

oneoldsap · January 26, 2014, 08:06 AM

You couldn't pay me enough to fire that thing !

January 24, 2014, 11:43 AM	#1
sfwusc Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2013 Posts: 231	Stevens 16 ga single shot http://cdn2.armslist.com/sites/armsl...e_shot_640.jpg Is that crack going to make the gun dangerous to shoot? He is asking $80, but that seems high considering the condition. I was thinking a good condition single shot was worth maybe 80-120.

January 24, 2014, 02:59 PM	#3
ChasingWhitetail91 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 336	I have a couple Stevens 16 ga., both in very good used condition that cost me about 75$. Eighty isn't a horrible price, but you could easily find them in better condition for the same price. __________________ Abraham Lincoln made all men free, Samuel Colt made them equal.

January 26, 2014, 08:06 AM	#6
oneoldsap Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2009 Location: I live in the foot of the Green Mountains of Vermont Posts: 1,602	You couldn't pay me enough to fire that thing ! __________________ Don't forget to have your liberals spayed or neutered !

January 25, 2014, 10:27 AM	#4
Goatwhiskers Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2009 Location: Batchelor, La. Posts: 579	Float test would be in order. That frame is cast iron. It took years, but that is a defect in the casting which has separated and is now starting to fork. It will eventually crack open. Will it be in your lifetime? Who knows, but I would never shoot it. GW

January 25, 2014, 06:22 PM	#5
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	I don't think that old of a Stevens was available for smokeless powder, either, and may be why the frame is cracked. It's not worth much, just what Numrich will give you for the parts.