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When was the Stevens Model 59a made?

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Catalog Number10259-3
Year Range to1959
CultureAmerican
Materialiron alloy, wood
MadeJ. Stevens Arms Company

Who manufactures Stevens shotguns?

Stevens Arms was an American firearms manufacturer founded by Joshua Stevens in 1864 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The company introduced the ….Stevens Arms.

IndustryFirearms manufacturer
HeadquartersChicopee Falls, Massachusetts , U.S.
Key peopleW.B. Fay and James Taylor
ProductsRifles, pistols, shotguns

When did Savage Arms Buy Stevens?

Stevens was bought by the Savage Arms Company in 1920 and the operations of the two companies merged, with Stevens operating as a subsidiary of Savage and sometimes identified as “Savage-Stevens” until 1936. This merger made the company the largest producer of arms [Clarification needed] at the time.

Are Stevens shotguns any good?

Stevens (Savage) is an excellent shotgun. Have had two of them for many years; one is a magazine fed 12 gauge bolt action, and the other is a 12 gauge single shot, break open model. The bolt action was my first shotgun given to me by my Father, who used it for several years before that.

Are Stevens shotguns made in USA?

STEVENS 320 SERIES They are made by well known Westfield, Massachusetts based firearms manufacturer Savage Arms, but unlike Savage firearms, the Stevens shotguns are made in China. They’re simple, economical and functional.

Is Savage Arms a good brand?

They go above and beyond. Tutorials, warranties, and real-world applications make Savage not just a good gun company, but a good company in general. They’ve applied themselves to delivering what we, as sportsmen and women, really need.

Is Savage Arms going out of business?

Though Savage Arms is officially out of the Vista umbrella, Metz said Vista is excited to see the firearms company continue to grow on its own. “Savage is a fantastic business, and it deserves to continue to evolve into other firearms categories.

What is a Stevens 320 worth?

A SAVAGE 320 shotgun is currently worth an average price of $248.36 new and $190.64 used .

Are Stevens shotguns made in China?

Stevens 320 Security 12-gauge shotgun. They are made by well known Westfield, Massachusetts based firearms manufacturer Savage Arms, but unlike Savage firearms, the Stevens shotguns are made in China.

Is Stevens a good shotgun brand?

Stevens (Savage) is an excellent shotgun. Have had two of them for many years; one is a magazine fed 12 gauge bolt action, and the other is a 12 gauge single shot, break open model.

When was the J Stevens Model 59 made?

Your model 59 with the J. Stevens Chicopee Falls address on the barrel narrows down it’s manufacture date some. 40’s and then dropped the J. and called it just Stevens. They moved out of Chicopee about 1960. The model 59 was manufactured from the 30’s thru the 70’s.

What is the value of a Stevens 410 model 59A?

My 410 was second-hand when Dad gave $25.00 for it. It was made in the 50’s maybe 52to57. The value 10 years ago was around $100.00. I’m 56 years old so I’ve had mine awhile. Bolt action .410 shotguns remain somewhat popular as starter guns for young shooters. They typically bring more than their larger counterparts. Figure $75-$150.

What kind of stock is a Stevens 59A?

The stock has been refinished (origional stock). The bolt handle is polished steel as well as the bolt. It has a tube magizine that will hold 2 3in shells and 2 1/2 in shells. The finish is thin with a few rush spots. The bolt is held from coming the whole way out by a screw.

What kind of shells does a Stevens 59A shotgun hold?

Forum ‘ started by CountryGunsmith, Feb 26, 2003 . The gun is a Steven’s Arms Company model 59A bolt action shotgun chambered in .410bore. 21/2 & 3 IN. SHELLS The stock has been refinished (origional stock). The bolt handle is polished steel as well as the bolt. It has a tube magizine that will hold 2 3in shells and 2 1/2 in shells.