Stevens Model 311A 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28 inch Barrels, Double Triggers, Extractor, Case-Hardened Receiver
This Stevens Model 311A is a classic American side-by-side 12 gauge built in Westfield, Massachusetts. It features 28 inch Selected Forged Steel barrels with a matted solid top rib, a blued finish, and a single front bead. The color case-hardened receiver carries clear factory rollmarks, and the shotgun uses extractors with double triggers and 2 3/4 inch chambers. The absence of a serial number aligns with typical pre-1968 production.
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: There are widespread patches of rust and pitting on the metal surfaces. The chamber face is very rusted. Scratches and blemishes are present across the shotgun.
What’s Included
- Stevens Model 311A 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
The 28 inch barrels are marked Selected Forged Steel and wear a blued finish. A matted solid top rib reduces glare and leads naturally to the single front bead. Barrel flats are marked with proof information stating Proof Tested 12 Gauge — 2 3/4 Inch Chamber —.
The action is a break-action, boxlock, hammerless design with double triggers and extractor operation. A manual top-tang safety with automatic reset complements the traditional layout. Chambers are 2 3/4 inch with a 2-round capacity.
The receiver shows a color case-hardened finish with factory rollmarks reading STEVENS MODEL 311A / SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / WESTFIELD, MASS. U.S.A. This configuration highlights the shotgun’s United States manufacture and its period-correct features.
Stock furniture includes a hardwood semi-pistol grip stock with no checkering and a matching splinter forend. A grooved black hard-rubber buttplate is fitted, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Additional markings include barrels stamped SELECTED FORGED STEEL. The lack of a serial number is noted and is typical of pre-1968 production for this model.