Stevens Model 820 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, Blued, Wood Stock, 5+1 Capacity
This WWII-era Stevens Model 820 is a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun with classic blued steel and plain wood furniture. It features a tubular 5+1 magazine, a 2 3/4 in chamber, and period-correct roll marks from Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The receiver is marked "MODEL 820," and the barrel is marked "PROOF TESTED — 12 GAUGE — 2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER," highlighting its factory-verified chambering and proof.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish loss on the high edges. Minor surface pitting is present on the receiver and barrel. The wood buttstock and slide handle show various scratches, dings, and handling wear.
What’s Included
- Stevens Model 820 12-gauge pump-action shotgun
The Model 820 uses a pump-action system with a single action bar on the left side and an under-barrel tubular magazine rated at 5+1. It retains the straightforward field configuration with a front bead sight, plain wood buttstock with a pistol-grip wrist, and a matching plain wood slide handle, both uncheckered.
Chambered for 2 3/4 in shells as roll-marked, this shotgun aligns with period manufacturing from J. Stevens Arms Co. (Savage Arms) in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. The receiver carries the factory "MODEL 820" marking, and the barrel is "PROOF TESTED," reflecting standard verification for the era.
The finish is blued, consistent with factory configuration for this model. The length of pull is listed at 14.0 in. The seller states a 20 in barrel; measurement appears longer in photos and has not been confirmed.
Originating from the WWII period, the Model 820 presents as a practical, American-made pump shotgun with straightforward controls and period-correct features, suitable for those seeking a serviceable example of Stevens' work under Savage Arms.