Stevens 311 .410 - From hideous to extraordinary

[absolute0]

Sometimes the Lord is kind

This week I managed to luck into a .410 Stevens 311 at a local retailer. The price was high but fair so I decided to upgrade the .410 311 I've already got to this one.


The metal and wood fit and finish on this gun are just fantastic, more reminiscent of a nice mid grade double than what I'm used to seeing on a Stevens or other field grade double.

I'm specifically interested in the nice walnut stock on this shotgun. Can anyone tell me if this might be a factory original or was it built and added to the gun later in its service life?

Very interested in what those in the know have to say

 

[Leadbutt]

Matt, those stocks don't look any thing like the ones on my 311 410,

Looks to be nice wood on yours and the round pistol grip is a give away, factory on all the ones I have seen are the squared off type,

 

[Okiecruffler]

I was pretty sure already, but now that I've seen pics I'm sure. There's no way that they would waste wood like that on a 311. Contour's all wrong too. That is one sweet .410 bore.

 

[Otony]

I have to say two things. Beautiful, first. Second, that is NOT a factory stock.

Someone loved that particular 311. Go and do likewise!

Otony

 

[bannockburn]

Pretty sure it's not factory; first thing I thought to myself when I saw your pic was, that is one really nice piece of wood there.

 

[Gordon]

Somebody really gussied up that Savage, VERY nice!

 

[absolute0]

Thanks guys. It sure beats the pants off the mud-stained hardwood stock on my old one.

I'll feel like an aristocrat shooting doves & clays with it...might even have to take up pipe smoking and buy a tweed jacket!

 

[Jaenak]

Anyone got a rag? I've got drool on my desk.