how old is a model 5100 tru-test 12 gauge shotgun letters under barrel are E H B w a circle around it and a 4 and a V on other side
The model 5100 Stevens shotgun has a plastic stock
Stevens 5100 was manufactured from 1931 until 1941
Most likely Stevens they did make a model #5100
The Model 311 is essentially the same as the Model 5100 which was identical to the Model 5000 which was really no different than the double barrel shotguns being produced by Crescent Fire Arms before that company was bought by Stevens.
Try Numrich (gunpartscorp.com)
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That's an older gun, should have the chamber length checked. In good usable condition, about $200-$225. www.countrygunsmith.net
It won't have one since Stevens didn't serialize their inexpensive shotguns until the GCA of 1968 required it and the 5100 was made c. 1931-1941.
Not familar with the 5100, but SKB makes a decent shotgun. Company has been around since the 1800s. Their guns are midrange priced, have a decent reputation.
1941-1948, It then changed to model 311
Stevens made for Sears Roebuck
My grandfather recently gave me a Stevens 5100 double barrel 12 gauge and I did a little digging and found that Stevens produced the 5100 from 1931-1941. Value, I'm not sure about. I havn't had mine appraised yet. Shoots nice though :)