Stevens double barrel ID.

[mthom1957]

I have a freinds old Stevens double barrel that I am going to refinish. The gun has no model number on it and from what I have seen so far by looking at an identification chart on Macon Gunstocks website there is a series 1 and series 2 model 311. From looking at the pictures of the differant model receivers this gun looks like the series 2 as the receiver on this gun has a notched out area on either side of the receiver where it meets the stock, where as the series 1 is straight. The problem that I have is that the tang measurements of this gun match the tang on the series 1 but is notched like the series 2. Macon wants me to send the receiver to them to ID but I thought I might see if any one here knows anything about this before I do that.Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Mthom

 

[Speedo66]

There is a method of determining year that I've seen. Maybe you can tell the model from the year.

There were no serial #s before 1968, but Stevens (Savage, Springfield) stamped a letter in a circle on the receiver under the barrels. Pull the barrels off and take a look.

They started with A in a circle in 1949 and went forward from there, i.e., a circled D would be 1952.

 

[gdmplc66]

HELP ! Please confirm date of my Stevens 311 20 ga sxs

From this great forum, I believe that my sxs is a 1953 20 ga model 311.

The following letters exist once the barrels are "hinged" open - E (circled) then C and K.

Any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

I would also like to know if anyone has any recommendations regarding cleaning/reblueing the barrel exterior and cleaning the barrel bores.

Feel free to post a reply or reply to my email address - [email protected]

Thanks in advance for any and all advice!!

 

[gdmplc66]

Thanks for the ID Help, Any Help on Refinishing Barrels ??

My Stevens 311 20 ga is from 1953 - letter E circled.

Does anyone have any suggestions regarding refinishing the barrel exterior - short of using a gunsmith - I would like to do the work myself. There is some type of "caked on" material on the barrel. Some of this comes off with a fingernail, but not all of it. What solvents, solutions would be effective as well as safe to use??

Thanks

 

[Speedo66]

That caked on thing may be rust.

Try using 0000 grade metal wool with WD40.

If you can, find bronze or stainless wool from a marine supply house.

 

[jlv08]

I just recently just this past weekend, restored a Sears make of the 311 in 16 ga. It had a loose forearm and some of the screws need replacing.

I have screws on order from Numrich (E-gunparts) to replace the "aftermarket" screws that hold the trigger guard and forward forearm bolt needs replacing.

I used a Birchwood Casey blueing kit and followed the instructions. You will get good results if you repeat the process in the instructions. Boiled linseed oil for the stock,just rub it in.

My 16 (paid the paltry of $50.00 which ,by the way was the best money
spent in a while!!!) is looking real nice. Locks up tight and shoots sweet as honey!

 

[jlv08]

I also meant to tell you to use a good spray gun scrubber and just rub the metal with a cloth like you're shining it. Alot of grime can imbed itself in a thin layer and needs to come off if you intend to reblue. Breakree is a very good oil to protect the shotgun with after all is said and done. Just follow directions on the blueing/refinishing kit and you will do well.

 

[gdmplc66]

Thanks for the advice !!

I really appreciate the help, I'm travelling right now for "business" / pleasure in Utah - the best skiing out West !!

I'm looking forward to working on my Stevens when I return - Thanks again!!