Eastern Arms Company 1017 16 Gauge Single-Shot Break-Action Shotgun, 28 Inch Barrel, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber
This Eastern Arms Company 1017 is a Sears house-brand single-shot 16 gauge with a 28-inch steel barrel and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. It features a lever-operated opening mechanism, an exposed hammer, and simple hardwood furniture. Barrel rollmarks note "Proof Tested 16 Gauge — 2 3/4 Inch Chamber" and "Selected Forged Steel," highlighting its straightforward, forged-steel construction.
The 1017 configuration here is clean and practical, with a single trigger and 1-round capacity. The furniture is plain straight-grain hardwood with a smooth, uncheckered fore-end and a black hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, giving it a traditional shotgun fit.
Controls are classic and intuitive: a lever opens the action, and the exposed hammer provides clear visual status. The receiver is marked "EASTERN ARMS COMPANY 1017," consistent with its Sears trade-name origin.
Overall, this is a no-frills, forged-steel, break-action 16 gauge configured for 2 3/4 inch shells. Its markings, barrel length, and simple hardwood stock set it up as a straightforward single-shot with period-correct features.
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 firearm is in functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present throughout. Finish loss and discoloration are present. The bore is described as clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Eastern Arms Company 1017 16 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The 28-inch barrel is marked "Selected Forged Steel," paired with "Proof Tested 16 Gauge — 2 3/4 Inch Chamber," confirming chambering for standard 2 3/4 inch 16 gauge shells. The steel barrel and receiver reinforce the model’s utilitarian build.
Operation is single-shot, break-action, with a lever-operated opening for quick access and an exposed hammer for straightforward control. A single trigger completes the classic layout.
Furniture includes plain straight-grain hardwood with a smooth, uncheckered fore-end, a slight pistol-grip profile, and a black hard buttplate. Length of pull is 14.0 inches, offering a traditional fit for most shooters.
Markings on the receiver read "EASTERN ARMS COMPANY 1017," aligning with the Sears house-brand trade name. Capacity is 1 round, keeping the platform simple and focused on reliability of the single-shot design.