If it is a typical Stevens double or single barrel there should be a metal lever towards the back of the stock slide it left or right and tilt the barrel down.
The Stevens model 107 shotgun was made from 1912-1945.stevens made 443,500 shotguns during this time frame.
would like to know the value of j. Stevens 1913 single action/brake action
I'm guessing it is a single shot break open shotgun with an exposed hammer. Made sometime after 1900 and worth $50-$100 depending on condition.
The value of a J Stevens single barrel 410 shotgun from 1922 depends on its condition. This gun in excellent condition is valued between 125.00 and 150.00 as of 2014.
50-100 USD
200,375
Yes
Tops out at $100. sales@countrygunsmith.net
50-100 USD
The value of a Stevens Savage Mod 220b 16 gauge single shot shotgun is between $200 and $500. The actual value varies greatly based on its overall condition.
Any utility grade single shotgun in working condition is worth about $50 - $75. Would need more information to determine the age - exactly how the J. Stevens company name is written will get us close. There's nothing unusual about a break open single shot having an open hammer if that's what you mean by "cock like a hand gun."
In 2012, $70-$200 depending on condition.