J. Stevens Model 520 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 32 in Barrel, Pre-WWI Takedown, Slam-Fire
This J. Stevens Model 520 is an early American pump-action shotgun with a distinctive humpback receiver and Browning patent dates roll-stamped on the receiver. Marked "J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., U.S.A.," it is a Pre-WWI takedown design with right-side ejection, bottom loading, and a 32-inch barrel. Notable features include a hammerless action, no-disconnector trigger (slam-fire), and classic walnut furniture with a corncob-style forend.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The furniture and receiver show significant wear. The bore exhibits visible blemishes and areas of pitting.
What’s Included
- J. Stevens Model 520 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The Model 520’s receiver carries Browning patent dates (Feb. 7, 1905; Aug. 27, 1907) and the classic humpback profile associated with the design. The receiver is roll-marked with the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass., U.S.A.
address, and the model designation "520" is stamped on the action bar.
This is a takedown pump with right-side ejection and bottom loading, offering straightforward maintenance and transport. The trigger group lacks a disconnector, enabling slam-fire operation consistent with early production pump guns of this era.
The shotgun features a 32-inch barrel with a front bead sight. Capacity is 2+1. Furniture includes a walnut stock with a round/semi-pistol grip and a corncob-style grooved forend, providing a period-correct look and hand purchase. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Made in the United States in the Pre-WWI era, this hammerless 12 gauge embodies early 20th-century American pump-gun engineering. The serial number is located on the bottom tang (43753), consistent with factory practice for this model.