Stevens Srpingfield 5100 20 ga. SxS

[WSJ]

Oops, should have read further before replying since about 8 people beat me to that one. Me, I like the wood stocks. But if I had an heirloom Tenite stocked gun I'd sure keep it and use it like it was supposed to be used.

 

[xmkm]

A couple photos, finally (I hope!).

This shotgun is a 20 gauge SxS, 28" bbls, hammerless, double trigger, with a case hardened receiver marked 'J Stevens Arms Company, Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA.'

It was apparently made between 1931 and 1941, probably in the latter half of that range based on august1410s's research and conclusion that later models did not have the pointing setter engraving on the receiver. This one is marked on the buttstock, forearm and receiver with 'A' & 'B,' each within a circle. It has no serial #, is not marked '311' (presumably pre-Savage purchase of Stevens).

Mine has an aftermarket recoil pad, decent wood under a chipped finish, good bluing and case hardening colors, mediocre checkering (that's still sharp despite being so-so), and a very tight action (lever is at about 5 o'clock and minimal wear on internal and wear surfaces). I'm going to replace the recoil pad and strip the stock and oil finish it to show off the very nice piece of wood in it.

Hope this helps others looking for a reference. -WSJ

I have a 12 gauge that looks very similar. Next to the "J. Stevens Arms Company" there is an engraved dog that's pointing.

I just had it out and was shooting it yesterday...a lot of fun.

 

[august1410]

I have a 12 gauge that looks very similar. Next to the "J. Stevens Arms Company" there is an engraved dog that's pointing.

I just had it out and was shooting it yesterday...a lot of fun.

Looks like we're developing a bit of a club

 

[xmkm]

Looks like we're developing a bit of a club

I certainly like my Stevens 5100. It's a cool gun. My Dad gave it to me when I was 13.

 

[august1410]

Number 50 on Field and Stream's 50 Best Shotguns! The Stevens 311/5100!


50
The Workingman’s Double
Stevens 311
Produced: 1931–1989
When I write about a gun that costs more than $500, Crabby Old Guys put pencil to lined paper and give me what for: “I’ve owned the same Stevens double-barrel that cost me $78 in 1962 and it’s killed more game than you’ll ever see,” and so on. Here’s a salute to the chunky but dead-reliable 311 and the frugal people who own them. You could buy the 311 at Sears under the J.C. Higgins name, too. It’s been the first gun of countless hunters, and the only gun of many others

 

[xmkm]

Number 50 on Field and Stream's 50 Best Shotguns! The Stevens 311/5100!


50
The Workingman’s Double
Stevens 311
Produced: 1931–1989
When I write about a gun that costs more than $500, Crabby Old Guys put pencil to lined paper and give me what for: “I’ve owned the same Stevens double-barrel that cost me $78 in 1962 and it’s killed more game than you’ll ever see,” and so on. Here’s a salute to the chunky but dead-reliable 311 and the frugal people who own them. You could buy the 311 at Sears under the J.C. Higgins name, too. It’s been the first gun of countless hunters, and the only gun of many others

That's good. I've also got a JC Higgins bolt action 16 gauge. I think that's a pretty cool gun too. Don't see that many bolt action 16 gauges around too much any more.

 

[august1410]

Well, I tried to make it look vintage...

 

[JayElliott]

J Steven Arms and Tool Co.

I'm not sure if this thread is still active but i do have a similar gun that was given to me after a relative passed. Missing parts and cannot find good information on it due to the records fire in the early 1900's. Here is what i have and pics to follow:

J. Steven Arm and Tool Co.
S/n: either 0996 or 9660
SxS, Double Trigger

Firing pin and other "innards" missing. Anyone have some knowledge of age and whether I would be able to find parts to get this back to operating condition?