Stevens Model 94 20 Gauge Single-Shot Shotgun, Tenite Stock, Chicopee Falls Marked, 28 Inch Barrel, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber
This Stevens Model 94 stands out with its factory Tenite synthetic stock and forearm, Chicopee Falls address indicating pre-1961 manufacture, and a plain 28-inch barrel marked "Selected Forged Steel." It features an external-hammer, break-action design with a single extractor and front bead sight, combining a distinctive period configuration with straightforward operation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The receiver, originally color casehardened, has faded to a gray or brown patina. The barrel shows significant thinning of the bluing with light surface freckling and oxidation. The Tenite stock and forearm display heavy dings, scratches, and oil staining. A noticeable odor is present on the firearm.
What’s Included
- Stevens Model 94 20 Gauge single-shot shotgun
The Chicopee Falls address places this Model 94 in the pre-1961 era, and it retains key factory identifiers from that period, including the "PROOF TESTED" stamping and the barrel marking "Selected Forged Steel." The Tenite furniture is original to this configuration and presents the marbled brown appearance associated with these stocks.
The shotgun uses a break-action, single-shot layout with an external hammer and a single trigger. A single extractor is fitted for straightforward case removal. Capacity is 1 round, and the chamber is cut for 2 3/4-inch 20 Gauge shells.
The barrel is a plain 28-inch tube with a front bead for simple sighting. "Selected Forged Steel" is roll-marked on the barrel, and the assembly carries the "PROOF TESTED" marking consistent with factory standards of the time.
The receiver is steel with an originally color casehardened finish. The factory Tenite stock set features molded checkering, a straight comb, and a pistol-grip wrist, paired with a hard rubber buttplate and a snap-on forearm retained by an internal spring clip. Length of pull measures 14 inches.