Stevens Westpoint Model 948E .410 Bore Single-Shot Shotgun, 26 Inch Barrel, Blued, 3 Inch Chamber
This Westpoint Model 948E is a store-brand variant built by Stevens (Savage Arms) in Westfield, Massachusetts, corresponding to the Stevens 94/940 letter-series family. It features a break-open single-shot action, a 26 inch plain round steel barrel, and a 3 inch chamber. The shotgun is marked "PROOF TESTED" and carries a hardwood stock with a black composition buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Specific Condition Notes: Missing hinge pin, trigger group, and forend; the shotgun is currently unfirable. Heavy scratching, blemishing, and pitting are present throughout the receiver and barrel.
What’s Included
- Stevens Westpoint Model 948E .410 Bore single-shot shotgun
Manufactured in Westfield, Massachusetts by Stevens (Savage Arms), this Westpoint-marked shotgun represents the store-brand counterpart to the well-known Stevens 94/940 letter-series. The barrel address reflects its Westfield origin, and the "PROOF TESTED" marking is present.
The action is a break-open single-shot with an underlug locking block and a capacity of one round. Chambered in .410 Bore with a 3 inch chamber, it wears a 26 inch plain, tapered, round steel barrel without a vent rib.
Construction is steel for both receiver and barrel with a blued finish. The hardwood stock is uncheckered and fitted with a black composition buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches.
As noted in the condition details, this example is missing the hinge pin, trigger group, and forend, and is not currently functional. Surface wear includes heavy scratching, blemishing, and pitting across the receiver and barrel.