Savage Springfield Model 94B 12 Gauge Single-Shot Shotgun, 30 Inch Barrel, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber (1959)
This 1959 Savage Arms Springfield Model 94B is a classic single-shot, break-action 12 gauge with an exposed hammer and a 30-inch plain steel barrel. It is Springfield-marked with Chicopee Falls address, features a top-tang opening lever, and carries the -94B- receiver stamp. The marbled brown Tenite-style synthetic stock with molded checkering and smooth beavertail forend give it a distinctive look tied to its era.
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 original finish has turned to a grey-brown patina with scattered areas of surface pitting. The marbled brown synthetic stock and beavertail forend show various handling marks, dings, and scratches.
What’s Included
- Savage Arms Springfield Model 94B 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
Springfield-marked and built by Savage Arms in Chicopee Falls, this Model 94B reflects period production with its receiver stamped -94B- and chamber markings noting 2 3/4 inch shells. The top-tang opening lever and exposed hammer layout deliver the straightforward operation associated with the 94-series single-shots.
The shotgun wears a plain round 30-inch steel barrel with a single front bead and no vent rib. The barrel is marked PROOF TESTED 12 GA and the chamber is marked 2 3/4 inch, matching the configuration details provided.
The furniture is a marbled brown Tenite-style synthetic set, including a pistol-grip stock with molded checkering and a smooth beavertail forend. The 14.0 inch length of pull provides a traditional field-length fit.
Steel receiver and frame components, a bead front sight, and single-shot capacity round out the configuration. Made in the USA, this Springfield-labeled 94B captures a mid-20th-century utility shotgun pattern with its long barrel, simple sights, and durable synthetic furniture of the era.