Well, not sure about the 'J' suffix, but the Stevens Model 250 was a sidelock double shotgun with external hammers. Made c.1877-1890 (or so). Stocks would absolutely have to be made from blanks. If you need the entire forend assembly, understand the forend iron would probably have to be cast and machined... UNLESS you got lucky enough to find another gun for parts. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Serial numbers were not required before 1968. If it has one, check under the forearm, on the barrel and on the action.
That patent date is found on shotguns manufactured by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co.
What's the year of my Stevens? Serial number p116495
This isn't a serial number. It looks more like a patent number. Describe which model you have and we can help with the serial number.
with a serial number of E261611
That is not the serial number. It is the Patent Number. The serial number is found below this number. The Model 37 I have has this patent number on it and the serial number is 24071. I would also like to know the manufacture date of this rifle.
The serial number should be stamped on the bottom of the receiver next to the forearm.
SN's were not required before 1968. It it has one, check the following locations, barrel, frame, breech, under forearm.
Stevens 12 ga, Model 77D, made before 1968 may not have a serial number. However, some do! If it has a serial number, it will be behind the trigger on the receiver side.
The serial number is found on the under side of the gun before the forearm.
CHeck the receiver and under the forearm
Check under the forearm