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Help identifying a shotgun
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:30 pm
OB I need your help. My father in law gave me a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Pic attached. The only markings I can find on it are that it is a Springfield and right below it says J. Stevens Arms Company.
It has a emblem of a dog carrying a duck on the stock. He didn't know the age of it, or how many years it had been since it had been shot. Can anyone tell what exactly it is by the picture? I don't see any other markings besides the Springfield name.
Also, since it likely hasn't been shot in years, how do I make sure it's in good enough condition to be shot? He gave me some shells he had with it, but if they are 10 years or more old, are they still good to shoot.
Any advice on how to identify and prepare this gun to shoot would be appreciated.
It has a emblem of a dog carrying a duck on the stock. He didn't know the age of it, or how many years it had been since it had been shot. Can anyone tell what exactly it is by the picture? I don't see any other markings besides the Springfield name.
Also, since it likely hasn't been shot in years, how do I make sure it's in good enough condition to be shot? He gave me some shells he had with it, but if they are 10 years or more old, are they still good to shoot.
Any advice on how to identify and prepare this gun to shoot would be appreciated.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:34 pm
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Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:32 pm to kywildcatfanone
Nice looking gun
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:33 pm to kywildcatfanone
I have no clue what that is
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:33 pm to kywildcatfanone
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:37 pm to kywildcatfanone
12 or 20 ga.?
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:38 pm to KingRanch
quote:Me either but I bet it kicks like a mule.
I have no clue what that is
wildcat, don't worry about the shells being 10 years old. You're good to go.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:38 pm to Clyde Tipton
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12 or 20 ga.?
12 ga.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:40 pm to kywildcatfanone
Stevens Springfield 5100 with 30" barrel.
It's not worth very much at all. Would be cool to shoot, though.
Take it to a gunsmith and have him clean it and check for any issues. The shells will be fine.
It's not worth very much at all. Would be cool to shoot, though.
Take it to a gunsmith and have him clean it and check for any issues. The shells will be fine.
This post was edited on 1/22/13 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:40 pm to kywildcatfanone
Stevens, they bought out Fox in the 1930's and have made a number of doubles over the years. The gun was problaby built in the 60's or 70's. If you take the barrels off the flats will have markings with additional info, much of it will probably be in code. Check the barrels for pitting and make sure the action lock up tight and it will be fine to shoot. Light loads only unless you hate your shoulder...
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:40 pm to kywildcatfanone
Stevens is the manufacture
Springfield is the model.
Springfield is the model.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:41 pm to Carson123987
Dam, that's pretty good sir.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:41 pm to Geauxtiga
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:42 pm to kywildcatfanone
J Stevens actually developed the .22LR cartrIdge
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:42 pm to kywildcatfanone
Looks like a nice home defense weapon to me.
Clean it up and unless there is excessive rusting somewhere, it should shoot fine.
Clean it up and unless there is excessive rusting somewhere, it should shoot fine.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:44 pm to Carson123987
Thanks guys, I knew you would come through. I was actually thinking about taking it somewhere since it's been so long since it has been shot, just to have it checked out well.
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:44 pm to Carson123987
This, a neat older gun but not a collectors piece. Cool part of history..
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:45 pm to wiltznucs
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This, a neat older gun but not a collectors piece. Cool part of history..
definitely. id hang on to it
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:50 pm to Carson123987
I will definitely hang on to it. It was a gift from my father-in-law (I'm his favorite son-in-law ).
I'm going to find someone to give it a thorough going over and if it 's good to shoot, I'm going to take it out and try it.
He gave me a box of Remington 2 3/4 inch ShurShot shells. They look like they are 20 years old..
). I'm going to find someone to give it a thorough going over and if it 's good to shoot, I'm going to take it out and try it.
He gave me a box of Remington 2 3/4 inch ShurShot shells. They look like they are 20 years old..
Posted on 1/22/13 at 7:52 pm to Carson123987
Good gun for deer dogging
Posted on 1/22/13 at 8:08 pm to hardhead
Since you guys helped me to identify the gun as a Springfield 5100, I have found more info about them online.
I read one post about the Springfield name being discontinued in 1948. I really wonder how old it is now.
As someone mentioned, it doesn't appear to be worth much, but I now want to shoot it even more.
I read one post about the Springfield name being discontinued in 1948. I really wonder how old it is now.
As someone mentioned, it doesn't appear to be worth much, but I now want to shoot it even more.
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