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J Stevens Shotgun
Posted on 9/24/12 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 9/24/12 at 8:14 pm
Exposed Hammer, 20 gauge, "Springfield J. Stevens", Single Shot
I'm looking for some info on it if anyone can help. I think its from the 1950's but I'm not sure.
Also, what is the best way to test if it is in working order without blowing the barrel apart, any gun smiths close to LSU area who can look at it or recommend?
TIA
I'm looking for some info on it if anyone can help. I think its from the 1950's but I'm not sure.
Also, what is the best way to test if it is in working order without blowing the barrel apart, any gun smiths close to LSU area who can look at it or recommend?
TIA
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Posted on 9/24/12 at 8:18 pm to fistfootway
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Exposed Hammer, 20 gauge, "Springfield J. Stevens", Single Shot
I'm looking for some info on it if anyone can help. I think its from the 1950's but I'm not sure.
Also, what is the best way to test if it is in working order without blowing the barrel apart, any gun smiths close to LSU area who can look at it or recommend?
TIA
I have a buddy...
Posted on 9/24/12 at 8:39 pm to fistfootway
The chance of the gun blowing up is slim. The gun is probably fine to shoot, just check a couple of things. Bringing it to a funsmith will probably cost more than the gun is worth.
Check to see if the there is heavy pitting in the barrels and or any movement between the barrels and the breach. If both of those are ok then the gun should be fine to shoot. Next, with an empty chamber cock the hammer and pull the trigger. Make sure the hammer falls. When this happens hold down the trigger. The firing pin should be protruding from the breach. If that happens the gun should be good to go...
Check to see if the there is heavy pitting in the barrels and or any movement between the barrels and the breach. If both of those are ok then the gun should be fine to shoot. Next, with an empty chamber cock the hammer and pull the trigger. Make sure the hammer falls. When this happens hold down the trigger. The firing pin should be protruding from the breach. If that happens the gun should be good to go...
Posted on 9/24/12 at 10:50 pm to fistfootway
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Also, what is the best way to test if it is in working order without blowing the barrel apart, any gun smiths close to LSU area who can look at it or recommend?
I would start out with some mild #8 or #9 cheap low-brass rounds. These are very low pressure and would be nice for you to see how the gun holds up.
Then again, if you're only getting it for historical value, are you gonna shoot anything else through it besides birdshot? Answer that question first, then decide if you really want to run buck or slugs through it.
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:03 pm to wickowick
Thanks
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:07 pm to wickowick
Thanks
Posted on 9/24/12 at 11:55 pm to wickowick
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Bringing it to a funsmith will probably cost more than the gun is worth.
Sounds like a pretty good time though
Eta: on a serious note, I'd be hesitant about shooting steel in it. Stick to lead
This post was edited on 9/24/12 at 11:59 pm
Posted on 9/26/12 at 11:35 pm to fillmoregandt
Bump
Posted on 9/27/12 at 8:30 am to fistfootway
My first shotgun was a Stevens Model 94Y from 1972. Still have it.
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