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The Stevens 311 was marked as model 5000 from about 1920 to 1931, then 5100 until 1941. Most references just list the 311 as if it had the same model number for the entire production period.
The phone number of the Chicopee Public Library is: 413-594-1800.
The phone number of the Chicopee Falls Branch Library is: 413-592-1820.
The model number should be on top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver the manufacture and model should be together.
The phone number of the Fairview Branch Library is: 413-533-8218.
The phone number of the Polish Center Of Discovery is: 413-265-2451.
Look on the top of the receiver with the gun disassembled. You should find it there.
The phone number of the Polish Center Of Discovery And Learning is: 413-592-0001.
what is the value
Under $100. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Made between 1950-1960. sales@countrygunsmith.net
On many of the older guns there are no model numbers, but there may be a serial number. If there is a serial number then try to Google the name of the company (J Stevens Arms Co) and try to get a number or an address to contact them to get the model number. If there is no serial number, then you will have to bring the gun to a gun dealer who specializes in antique guns. You can also try to Google "J. C. Higgins". The original company was owned by J. C. Higgins and a man with the last name of Stevens. This company was in the early 1900's, so the gun is quite old. Savage Arms may be able to help you also.