Stevens Model 59A .410 Bolt-Action Repeating Shotgun, 24 Inch Barrel, Blued Finish, 3+1 Capacity
This Stevens Model 59A stands out as a post-WWII American-made .410 bolt-action repeater with a tubular magazine and dual 2.5 and 3 inch chamber capability. It features a 24 inch steel barrel, blued steel receiver, and practical design details that define the model, including a bead front sight and right-side ejection. Factory markings from Savage Arms Corporation in Chicopee Falls and a PROOF TESTED stamp add clear identification.
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 Details: Scratches and blemishes are present along with finish wear and pitting. The stock shows blemishes. The trigger guard is missing a screw. The bore appears clean and shiny on inspection.
What's Included
- Stevens Arms Model 59A .410 bolt-action shotgun
The Model 59A is a bolt-action repeating .410 with an under-barrel tubular magazine and a stated 3+1 capacity. It accepts both 2.5 inch and 3 inch shells, offering flexibility across common .410 loadings. Right-side ejection and a straight bolt handle with a round knob contribute to straightforward operation.
Construction is all steel where it counts: a 24 inch steel barrel and a blued steel receiver. A single barrel/magazine band near the muzzle and a knurled muzzle-end cap are characteristic features of this model. The design includes a sliding internal liner and an oval magazine loading window.
The hardwood stock has a straight comb and semi-pistol-grip profile with an uncheckered finish and a 13.5 inch length of pull. A metal trigger guard and buttplate are present. Sight picture is a simple bead front with no rear sight, consistent with its intended use.
Markings include "MODEL 59A" on the barrel and "SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION, CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A." along with a "PROOF TESTED" stamp. The gun is serial number exempt, aligning with its period of manufacture.