J. Stevens A&T Co Model 235 12 Gauge SxS Hammer Shotgun, 30 Inch Barrels, Pre-1916 A&T Rollmark
This J. Stevens Model 235 is a hammer-style 12 gauge side-by-side from the pre-1916 J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co era, marked with the Chicopee Falls address. It features 30-inch steel barrels, a solid rib with rib extension (doll's head), and a boxlock action with external hammers and double triggers. Bright, clean bores and mechanically positive hammers set this example apart as a sound, early 20th-century American double.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Bright and clean with minor wear marks.
Mechanics: Functions correctly with exposed hammers that cock and release positively.
Finish: Receiver and barrels show an aged patina with thinning finish and minor superficial scratches.
Stocks: Walnut furniture is structurally sound with typical field dings and smoothed checkering; no major cracks.
What's Included
- J. Stevens A&T Co Model 235 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
Marked "J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO. CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.," this shotgun falls into the earlier A&T Co rollmark period, placing it prior to 1916. Collectors value this marking as a clear indicator of its production era and as a snapshot of Stevens manufacturing before corporate changes.
The 30-inch steel barrels are joined by a solid rib and locked by a rib extension (doll's head) with a top-bolt, opened by a top-lever. This classic arrangement delivers a secure lockup and traditional SxS handling. A front bead provides a straightforward sight picture.
The Model 235 uses a boxlock action with external hammers and double triggers, offering direct control over each barrel. It employs a common extractor (non-ejector) and holds two rounds. The action type is break-open, consistent with the design of the era.
Walnut furniture includes a half-pistol-grip buttstock with a plain buttplate and a splinter forend with hand-cut diamond checkering. The wood remains solid, exhibiting honest field handling with smoothed checkering from use. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Notably, the bores are bright and clean for a shotgun of this vintage, and the hammers engage crisply. Together with its period-correct features and markings, this Model 235 presents as a mechanically sound, traditional American double from the early 20th century.