It was probably made in 1929 or 1930 -- production started in 1929 and ended sometime later in the 1940s, I believe. Tens of thousands of Model 94s were produced by Stevens and I'm not sure if the different gauges had overlapping S/N ranges -- my guess is that yours would have been one of those manufactured in the first year or two.
The Stevens 16-gauge pump shotgun, also known as the Stevens Model 770, was produced from the late 1930s until the early 1960s. Depending on the specific year of manufacture, the age of a Stevens Model 770 can range from approximately 60 to 85 years old as of 2023. The exact age would depend on the serial number and production year of the individual firearm.
Boyd's stocks on the net.
1949 production of Ithaca 37's began with serial 202951 and ended with 302500.
To determine the age of a Victor Plain 16 gauge shotgun based on its serial number, you would need to reference the specific manufacturing records or date codes from the manufacturer, as they can vary by production year. Shotguns from different manufacturers may have different systems for dating their firearms. If you have the serial number, you can also consult online resources, forums, or collectors' guides that specialize in vintage firearms for more precise information.
They're common at gunshows, gun shops and on-line auctions. Value would be $50 to $125, depending on condition.
Dating a Stevens 12 gauge model number g20a and serial 12202 is best done by the name on the gun. Where only Stevens appears the gun is likely made between 1940-1991.
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SN's were not required before 1968. It it has one, check the following locations, barrel, frame, breech, under forearm.
No way of knowing without a serial number /model number to identify what type of .410 gauge stevens you have.
model 77 does not have a serial number,they were made before serial numbers were required
Your stevens model 9478 was made by savage/stevens between the years 1978-1985.
If it was manufactured before 1968 it probably doesn't have one.
The Stevens Savage Model 124 12 gauge shotgun was made from 1949 to 1954. The serial number will signify the actual year of manufacture.
The serial number range for the Stevens model 520-30 military shotguns is from 30,000-70,000.As to the year of manufacture you will probably have to contact Savage/Stevens directly.
Your stevens model 9478 shotgun was made during the years 1978-1985.while serial numbers were on the shotguns I do not believe that serial number records were kept as to the year of production.
Check the barrel and receiver. Sn's were not required before 1968
Stevens, sold at Montgomery Wards.