Springfield 16 gauge

[Wildyams]

My grandfather gave me this gun on my 19th birthday, I was just curious if anyone knew anything about it?

Mainly what I was wondering was when it was made. No where on it could I find a serial number.

I have NO intentions on selling it, but if you have an idea of an approximate value let me know.


--now that I've looked through my pictures, is the model name Springfield, and the maker J.Stevens Arms Company?



additional images -
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2295.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2296.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2297.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2298.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2299.jpg -- beneath the fore end
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2300.jpg -- I'm pretty sure this was done after the gun was in my family A. Kennedy is either my grandfathers brothers initials or my great grandfathers.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a368/Crusher7642/IMG_2301.jpg

 

[Jim Watson]

Springfield is said to be the Stevens economy model brand name but this one looks pretty good, even a checkered pistol grip. It looks like a Model 94 of which they made nearly a million between 1926 and 1945, not to mention the 94C after WW II. I hate to guess dollar values especially for family guns claimed never to be sold, but call it $100.

 

[Wildyams]

thanks Jim. Its worth a lot more than $100 to me. someday I hope to give it to my son or grandson.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

You might consider having the muzzle fitted for screw in chokes, and that way have a really versatile shooter for the boy!

LD