Stevens 5100 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun, 30 Inch Barrels, Color Case-Hardened Receiver, Double Triggers
This Stevens 5100 is a classic American side-by-side 12 gauge built with forged steel barrels and a color case-hardened boxlock receiver. It features 30 inch barrels with a solid matted rib, double triggers, and a manual top-tang safety. Marked with 'PROOF TESTED' and the 'SELECTED FORGED STEEL' rollmark, it reflects Stevens Arms manufacturing from Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: This vintage shotgun shows scratches and blemishes. Deposits of pitting are present on the receiver and barrel finishes. The bores are clean and shiny, but there is a very large dent in the left bore that is visible from the interior.
What's Included
- Stevens 5100 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
The 5100 is a boxlock hammerless design with a color case-hardened steel receiver. The right side is marked 'STEVENS,' and the firearm carries 'PROOF TESTED' markings consistent with its period of manufacture.
Its 30 inch 'SELECTED FORGED STEEL' barrels are paired in a side-by-side configuration with a solid matted top rib and a blued finish. Chambers are cut for 2 3/4 inch shells, and a single front bead provides a straightforward sight picture.
The shotgun uses double triggers and a manual top-tang sliding safety, aligning with traditional field gun controls. Capacity is two rounds, and the break-action layout keeps operation simple and direct.
Furniture includes a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock with a steel serrated buttplate, plus a long splinter forend with matching checkering. The overall setup reflects period Stevens construction and fit, produced in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, USA.