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A Springfield J. Stevens 410 gauge proof tested was made sometime between 1920 and 1940. If it is in good condition it has a value of between 300.00, and 400.00.
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It would be a Stevens Model 238 manufactured between 1920 and 1948. The Ranger 101.2 is a Sears Roebuck designation.
The "J.Stevens" name was shortened to "Stevens" in 1940. What you need to look for is the chamber size, which should be stamped on the barrel. It needs to be 2 & 3/4 inches to shoot modern ammo. Also Stevens usually stamped near the chamber size if the barrel was proof tested. My Stevens single is stamped "Proof Tested Steel" and it handles modern ammo well, but kicks like a mule. To be really safe, let a gunsmith look at it.
Eastern Arms was a brand name sold by Sears Roebuck. The Model 1929 suggests that it was made by J. Stevens Arms Co.
The "J.Stevens" name was shortened to "Stevens" in 1940. What you need to look for is the chamber size, which should be stamped on the barrel. It needs to be 2&3/4 inches to shoot modern ammo. Also Stevens usually stamped near the chamber size if the barrel was proof tested. My Stevens single is stamped "Proof Tested Steel" and it handles modern ammo well, but kicks like a mule. To be really safe, let a gunsmith look at it. "J. Stevens" was used from 1930 to 1948. Any gun built by Savage/Stevens in that time period will have chambers 2 3/4 or longer. If it also says "& Co" or "A & T" it will be older and may not.
This will be a Stevens shotgun made circa 1930-1948. It would bring $35 to $80 depending on condition.
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.
Worth about $150 - $200US, depending on condition.
What type of action? Ranger usually means it was sold through the Montgomery Wards catalog.
Savage did. It is a variant of the Savage-Springfield 944.