Info source for J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. shotgun

pphillips

July 10, 2011 18:27

I have a sigle barrel J. Stevens shotgun. The barrel is marked on top; *choke Bored* Pat'd Dec. 11.900* On the bottom is 936 V. Behind the trigger gaurd is 936 V. I need the following info.
1. what model is this
2. where I might find an exploded view of this gun
3. any current source of parts for it.
I recognise that it will never be worth what I may have to put in it for restoration, but my hobby is returning older guns to firing condition.

Thanks

Phil

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  Fatstrat

  July 11, 2011 12:23

  Maybe pics would help.

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  Ned Fall

  July 11, 2011 12:26

  Phil
  The patent date is for Patent Number 663 604 for an ejector by Edward Elder,a Stevens employee. So the gun had to have been made after 1900. Not sure what model you have but it could be either a Model 93 or a Model 97 or possibly a Model 100, all made after 1900. I'm guessing a Model 93. For parts illustrations and parts try either Gun Parts Inc. (www.gunparts.inc) or Jack First (www.jackfirst.com) or look on the various gun parts auction sites like here on Gun Broker. Restoration like you say is expensive and may cost more than the gun is worth but is fun to do and keeps you off the streets and out of the bars.

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  He Dog

  July 12, 2011 03:38

  quote:and keeps you off the streets and out of the bars.
  
  Where is the fun in that?

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