Springfield Arms Company Model 315 .410 Bore Side-by-Side Shotgun, 25.75 in Barrels, Hammerless Boxlock, Double Triggers, Extractor-Only
This Springfield Arms Company Model 315 is a .410-bore side-by-side built in Chicopee Falls as a trade-name variant by J. Stevens Arms. The .410 configuration is noted as less common than contemporary 12- and 16-gauge versions. It features a hammerless boxlock action with double, non-selective triggers, an extractor-only setup tied to George S. Lewis’s 1915 patent, and a matted solid top rib with longitudinal serrations.
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: Numbers are etched on the barrel. There is a crack in the stock. The metal shows widespread rust and pitting. The release lever sits past the 6 o'clock position, indicating attention to the locking mechanism is needed.
What’s Included
- Springfield Arms Company Model 315 .410 Bore side-by-side shotgun
Produced by J. Stevens Arms for Springfield Arms Company, this Model 315 carries the Chicopee Falls, Mass. rollmark and reflects the firm’s utility-grade approach of the period. The matted solid top rib with longitudinal serrations and single front bead provide a straightforward sighting plane suited to the gun’s intended field use.
The action is a hammerless boxlock with double, non-selective triggers and a tang safety. Its extractor-only system (no ejectors) is consistent with the model’s practical configuration and is linked to George S. Lewis’s 1915 patent for a one-piece frame and combined extractor/cocking system.
Chambered in .410 Bore, this variant stands out as less common than its 12- and 16-gauge counterparts from the same era. The barrels measure 25.75 inches, and capacity is two rounds.
The stock set is wood with a semi-pistol-grip, uncheckered finish, and a splinter forend, capped by a steel buttplate. Length of pull is 14.0 inches, offering a traditional fit that aligns with the gun’s straightforward handling.