Stevens Model 5100 16 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28 inch Barrels, Color Case-Hardened Receiver, Double Triggers
This Stevens Model 5100 stands out as a classic American-made 16 gauge side-by-side with 28 inch forged steel barrels and 2 3/4 inch chambers. It features a color case-hardened receiver with a roll-stamped pointing dog scene, a solid matted top rib with dual beads, and period-correct Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts rollmarks. Its extractor-only setup and double-trigger, hammerless boxlock action reflect the straightforward, durable configuration many buyers look for in a field-ready SxS.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is structurally sound. The metal and wood show scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bores remain clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Stevens Arms Model 5100 16 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
The 28 inch steel barrels are marked "SELECTED FORGED STEEL" and "PROOF TESTED — 16 GAUGE — 2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER," confirming factory 2 3/4 inch chambers and the forged construction. A solid, matted top rib (not vented) and bead sights—front metal bead with a mid-rib bead—provide a clean, traditional sighting plane.
The receiver is color case-hardened and roll-stamped with a pointing dog scene, adding classic Stevens character. Receiver markings read "STEVENS / SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS, U.S.A." along with "5100," aligning the gun with its Savage-era production.
This is a break-action, boxlock design with a hammerless setup, double triggers, and a top-tang safety. It uses extractor-only ejection, keeping operation simple and predictable without automatic ejectors.
The wood stock features a pistol-grip profile, checkering, and a buttplate, paired with a matching splinter forend. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a straightforward fit for many shooters.
Additional inspection notes include proof and inspection marks such as "FQ" and a circled "B" on the gun, consistent with factory proofing and internal quality controls of the period.