Old Stevens Double-Barrel

[Jeff Thomas]

Interested in information on an old Stevens double-barreled shotgun that has been in the family. Age guess is circa 1955. I'll try Gary's friend Harley on this one, but wanted to ask all of you as well:

On the receiver (?): 'Stevens Model 311, Savage Arms Corporation, Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A.' and on the other side, 'Model 311A'.

On the barrels (28"): 'Selected Forged Steel', and on the other 'Proof Tested 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber'

Underneath the barrels: 'UBAE' (with the 'A' and the 'E' in circles)

Thanks for any assistance.

 

[fal308]

What you have is a variation of Savage/Stevens basic double barrel hammerless shotgun. These are rather plentiful as Stevens produced quite a few 311s in many variations. Stevens' "usually" have a date code behind the hinge pin or ahead of the triggerguard on the bottom of the frame that is represented by a small circle containing a number and letter - A=1949 up to V=1968. The Proof Tested is not an accepted proof as American firearms proof testing is voluntary and therefore not sanctioned or controlled by a governing body. The individual companies set their own criteria for testing so there most likely is little uniformity from mfgr to mfgr.

 

[Andy]

I've got one too in 16ga. It says model 311D. I don't know what that means. I'm glad you posted this thread cus when I took it out to look at it it was all rusted up. Now I gotta clean it. Must have been some moisture in the gun cabinet.

Andy

 

[Jeff Thomas]

fal308 and Andy - Gary's friend Harley ( http://www.thefiringline.com:8080/forums/showthread.php?threadid=31137 ) was kind enough to respond via email with the following:

"I have owned this shotgun and repaired and restocked these shotguns for years. In my opinion it is one of the best shotguns for the average hunter. I even shot skeet with it and have had a great time doing it.

According to my records the shotgun was manufactured under Stevens Springfield from 1931-1989, and under Stevens, (311-R) in the 18 1/4" barrel, (law enforcement) from from 1982-1989. The "A" and "E" are the series number.

Depending upon the condition of the shotgun the value is (between)$250.00 (100%) to $120.00 (60%)."

FYI. Thanks to all. Adios.

 

[hoss33]

stevens 311 r series j

I have a stevens 311 r series j 12 ga 18 1/4 bbl with a bluge in rt bbl can anybody give me info on replacement bbls?

 

[railer12]

I own many nice shotguns, but my stevens 311 that my dad started me on is still my favorite and go to gun for upland game. Good gun.

 

[Dave McC]

Hoss, try Numrich or Jack First for new barrels.