1931-1941
The model designation was changed to 311 about 1941. Some were marked with both model numbers during the change.
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.
The 5100 designation was used from 1931 to 1941.
Most Stevens shotguns have a model number on the right side of the receiver (5000, 5100, 3xx, 2xx). If the company name is marked "J. Stevens Arms Co", it was made after 1920 when Stevens became a division of Savage. Sometime in the 1940's the "J" was dropped. Riverside shotguns were made by Stevens. I'm not sure when they started and stopped using this name, but a Riverside hammergun should be the Model 215 which was produced from 1913-1932. The Model 215 hammergun was sold as the Springfield-Stevens from 1930-1932. On the left side of the receiver is: Springfield manufactured by J.S. Stevens Arms Company Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA Pat. Feb. 10-1914
Stevens 5100 was manufactured from 1931 until 1941
The model 5100 Stevens shotgun has a plastic stock
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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
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.
Forerunner of the 5100 series which evolved into the Savage/Stevens 311. Stevens made a LOT of double-shotguns with varying designs over the years. Depending on condition, yours would bring $200-$350 at retail. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Try Numrich (gunpartscorp.com)
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 :)