Stevens Model 940 16 Gauge Single-Shot Break-Action Shotgun, 28 Inch Barrel, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber
The Stevens Model 940 is a U.S.-made 16 gauge single-shot with a forged steel 28 inch barrel marked "Selected Forged Steel" and a color case-hardened receiver. It uses a right-side opening side-lever with an exposed hammer and an extractor. A matted sighting strip and front bead provide a simple sight picture, while hardwood furniture with a ribbed hard-rubber buttplate delivers a straightforward setup. Chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells with a 13.75 inch length of pull, it carries Stevens/Savage Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A.
rollmarks and PROOF TESTED marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: Rust and pitting are present. The finish shows discoloration. Scratches and blemishes are visible. The action is in solid functional shape.
What’s Included
- Stevens Model 940 16 Gauge single-shot shotgun
This Model 940 is a break-action, single-shot design with a right-side opening side-lever and an exposed hammer. It is configured with an extractor and a capacity of 1 round.
The 28 inch barrel is blued forged steel and is rollmarked "Selected Forged Steel." A matted sighting strip on the chamber area leads to a front bead sight. The gun is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells.
The receiver wears a color case-hardened finish and carries a PROOF TESTED stamp. Factory rollmarks read Stevens/Savage, Chicopee Falls, Mass. U.S.A., reflecting its American manufacture.
Hardwood furniture includes a semi-pistol-grip, uncheckered stock and a hardwood splinter fore-end with a smooth surface. A ribbed hard-rubber buttplate is fitted, and the length of pull measures 13.75 inches.