Stevens Model 940A 12 Gauge Single-Shot Shotgun, 28 Inch Plain Barrel, Side-Lever Opener
This Stevens Model 940A is a U.S.-made, full-size single-shot 12 gauge with a 28 inch plain barrel and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. It features the 940-series side-lever opener, an exposed hammer, and extractor-only operation. The barrel is marked "Selected Forged Steel" and "Proof Tested," and the receiver carries a Westfield, Massachusetts marking along with a small oval "M" stamp.
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: There are widespread scratches and blemishes and widespread pitting. The recoil pad is not present. A rubber recoil pad was previously installed and has melted into the wood stock.
What's Included
- Stevens Model 940A 12 gauge single-shot shotgun
The Model 940A uses a single-shot, break-action design with an exposed hammer and a side-lever opener that distinguishes the 940-series. It is extractor-only (non-ejector), providing controlled removal of spent shells.
The 28 inch barrel is plain and round with no rib and is made from forged steel. It is chambered for 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge shells and configured for a single-round capacity.
The hardwood stock has a pistol-grip profile paired with a slim wooden fore-end. Length of pull measures 14 inches, and the receiver is steel for durability in a straightforward field gun layout.
Markings include "Selected Forged Steel" and "Proof Tested" on the barrel, a Westfield, Massachusetts receiver marking, and a small oval "M" stamp on the right rear of the receiver. The shotgun was made in the United States.