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Stevens Manufacture Dates

          From 1949 to 1970 Stevens Double barrel shotguns were date coded. This code can usually be found behind the hinge pin or ahead of the trigger guard on the bottom of the frame. The code will appear as a small circle with a letter and a number in it. 

          The letters indicate the year of manufacture starting with "A" in 1949 and ending with "X" in 1970. The letters "O" & "Q" were not used.                                                      

 

1949      A           1957      I           1965      S

1950      B           1958      J           1966      T

1951      C           1959      K           1967      U

1952      D           1960      L           1968      V    

1953      E           1961      M           1969     W

1954      F           1962      N           1970      X

1955      G           1963      P                          

1956      H           1964      R                            

          Some say this code worked on their single shot shotguns as well, but this is not verified.

 

Manufacture dates can sometimes be found using a serial number or different codes stamped on the firearms. For further information we recommend the STANDARD BOOK OF FIREARMS by Ned Schwing and DATES OF MANUFACTURE series by D.R. and M.T. Morse. The STANDARD BOOK OF FIREARMS also provides a general guide for pricing, as well as, very detailed information on different firearms. The DATES OF MANUFACTURE series are great guides in a "pocket book" format that can be carried with you while visiting the shops and gun shows. A good source of the information was taken from these fine books. The links provided is for the purchasing of these books.

   

        To purchase a book from the DATES OF MANUFACTURE series. Please follow this link. http://www.ajarmsbooksellers.com/cgi-bin/ajarms/viewauthor/D.%20R.%20Morse%20..html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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