Needs to be checked out by a gunsmith.
The value of a Springfield 20 gauge pump shotgun would actually depend on a number of factors. Some of these factors would be the age and the condition of the shotgun.
The value of a Springfield Model 947 B Proof Tested 12 gauge would actually be dependent upon a number of things. The main thing that would be considered would be the condition.
why would you be asking this question unless your a police officer and or hunter
i need a diagram of the internal parts of this gun. where would i find it..
Assuming it is a 12 gauge, fully functional, showing normal use, it would be worth about $200-250 retail.
Relative to what? To an interested collector, a 24 gauge would be worth more than an identical gun in a larger (and more common) gauge. To someone who wanted it for hunting or target shooting, it would be worth less than one for which ammunition is readily available.
I would look at either gunbroker.com,or possably guns america.these auction sites might have a few listed.
Sorry to disappoint you, but a star-gauge is a machine shop device- it is a sort of punch with an asterisk design ( hence the name) if you had a star-gauge mark on a Springfield Rifle, it had met or exceeded certain accuracy tests and gunsmiths would note this. a star-gauged Springfield is a good one for use for hunting.
The Springfield 940E 12 gauge single shot shotgun was produced in the early 1970s. Specifically, most of these shotguns were manufactured between 1971 and 1974. To determine the exact year of your specific firearm, you would need to check the serial number against production records or consult a firearms expert.
The battle would have been won had we not run out of ammunition for the Howitzers.
If you can, it would be the newest model 311-H, and it would be stamped as such on the barrels. All the older 311 models were 2 3/4" only.
I too would like some information regarding a 20 gauge J. Stevens Arms Company 'Springfield' double barrel shotgun, the only other markings are 5000 on the right side plate and a circled 22 near the trigger guard.