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How old is a Stevens Model 94?
The Stevens Model 94 was made in various letter designations from 1937 to 1984. Any of them made before 1968, as I understand it, had no serial numbers, making them pretty much impossible to date. Some, like this one, had Tenite stocks.
Are Stevens shotguns still made?
Savage dropped the Stevens name in 1991, but revived it in 1999 and still uses it today for a number of its low cost rifles and shotguns….Stevens Arms.
| Industry | Firearms manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts , U.S. |
| Key people | W.B. Fay and James Taylor |
| Products | Rifles, pistols, shotguns |
What year did they start putting serial numbers on shotguns?
In 1968, the Gun Control Act (GCA) imposed numerous additional requirements in the arena of gun manufacture. As per the GCA, all firearms manufactured or imported into the United States are required to bear a serial number.
What is a Tenite stock?
Tenite was used by Savage Arms Company as a stock material for commercial firearms in the World War II era when walnut wood was reserved for military arms production. The 15,000 Savage Model 24 .22/.410 combo rifle/shotguns issued for the E series of aviator survival kits 1942-1945 had Tenite stocks.
Are Stevens shotguns made in USA?
Unlike the American-made Savage line of rifles, Stevens shotguns are imported. The 320 is made in a newly constructed facility in a remote region of China. “When you start talking about the prices we hit with Stevens, importing is really the key to pulling it off,” Dermody explained.
Who makes side-by-side shotguns today?
Here’s a look at four modern side-by-sides for less than $2,000.
- Stoeger Uplander.
- Tristar Bristol.
- CZ Bobwhite G2 All-Terrain.
What kind of shotgun is the Model 77E?
It was a short-barreled pump-action shotgun known variously as the “trench” or “riot” shotgun in 12 gauge. The Military Model 77E had a noticeably shorter stocks than similar United States military shotguns built by Ithaca Gun Company, Remington Arms, and Winchester Repeating Arms Company.
When was the Model 77E riot gun used in Vietnam?
Early in the Vietnam War, the Stevens Arms Company received orders for military Model 77E riot guns. They saw wide usage in Vietnam, especially among MPs, though with infantry and other units as well. Some also went to the Vietnamese. Reportedly, 60,920 Model 77E riot guns were delivered to the U.S. Armed Forces or allies beginning in 1963.
What kind of recoil pad does the Model 77E have?
The Model 77E is recognizable for its blackened stock as well as its distinctive recoil pad with the T-shaped cutouts. Few U.S. military shotguns were supplied with recoil pads at the time. Here you can see the 77E’s aluminum triggerguard, bolt release and crossbolt safety, all within easy reach.
Where is the cross bolt release on the 77E?
The 77E had a cross-bolt safety at the rear of the triggerguard and a slide/bolt release on the left side in front of the triggerguard. This location was actually more ergonomic than the location of the slide/bolt release on many other combat shotguns.