Stevens Model 240 .410 Bore Over/Under, 26 Inch, External Hammers, Double Triggers, Tenite Stock, 3 Inch Chamber, Solid Rib
This J. Stevens Arms Co. Model 240 stands out as an early-1940s .410-bore over/under with twin external hammers and double triggers, paired with a distinctive marbled Tenite synthetic stock and long fore-end. It features 26-inch steel barrels with a full-length solid top rib and a single front bead, 3-inch chambers, and a 14-inch length of pull. Approximately 20,500 were produced in the early 1940s, making this U.S.-made example a noteworthy piece for .410 enthusiasts and Stevens collectors.
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: This firearm is in solid shape with various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Stevens Model 240 .410 Bore over/under shotgun
Built by J. Stevens Arms Co. in the United States in the early 1940s, the Model 240 is a compact .410-bore over/under with a classic break-action layout. It uses twin external hammers and double triggers, providing a straightforward two-shot system with a capacity of two rounds and 3-inch chambers.
The shotgun wears 26-inch steel barrels topped by a full-length solid rib and a single front bead. This simple sighting setup is period-correct for the model and caliber, and the barrels are marked with the PROOF TESTED stamp.
Its furniture is the marbled Tenite synthetic set, including a pistol-grip buttstock and a long fore-end with molded checkering in a brown marbled finish. The length of pull measures 14 inches, offering a traditional fit for a classic .410 field gun.
Production of the Model 240 totaled approximately 20,500 units in the early 1940s. The fore-end interior is stamped "22–410–GA," reflecting shared furniture patterns with the Stevens 22-410 family, a detail often noted by collectors of period Stevens combination and O/U guns.