Springfield Firearms

The Springfield name was used starting about 1915 until the late 1940's. From 1916 to 1920, the plant was used to manufacture Mosin-Nagant rifles for the Russian military and no Stevens firearms were produced. In 1920 the company was purchased by Savage Arms and production of the Stevens trade names, including Riverside and Springfield, was resumed.

I bought a Springfield model 67D in 1981 for 75 dollars. Now (2006) they are selling for right around twice that much.

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Are you sure it says ARMORY and not ARMS?

Purchased by New England Westinghouse in 1916 and the line was discontinued. Trade name and production facilities purchased by Savage Arms in 1920 and operated as a semi-independent division until 1948 then became Stevens-Savage. The name was discontinued in 1991 but revived on a limited number of models in 1999.

The gun was manufactured sometimes around 1947, perhaps a bit earlier. I purchased one new from a store in Beaumont, Texas in July, 1947. Mine came with a Teonite (Plastic) stock and forearm. The stock was crafted to look like a piece of walnut, grade XXXX with lots of swirls and other figure. I paid $47.00 for mine, and I have put about 6 to 8 boxes of shells through it to date. It still looks brand new. Value? Value is what someone is willing to pay for it.

I paid $80 for mine...

The model 107 was manufactured from 1912 until 1945, but Stevens was not associated with Savage until 1920, and even though a part of the Savage Arms Company, the guns were marked as "J. Stevens Arms Co" until the mid 1940's, so most likely yours was one of the last model 107's made in 1945. Stevens products were always well-made and serviceable, but nothing that collectors get excited about, so it will be priced as a used single shot. Since new ones sell for $89.95, secondhand it would be worth $45-60 depending on condition.

I have this model gun however i know very little about it.

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I am not a dealer but have been to sites where guns were forsale that fit your gun type. 3 that I ran across ranged from $1,295 to $1,395. I have a 1898 model myself

I am a gunsmith and dealer, I sold two some time ago. One brought $600 and the other went to auction. It brought $1750.00 and I valued it at $350. It all depends on the buyer and where it is listed.

They make no more so it will not loose value.

It would have been made between 1886 and 1916. You can find a fair amount of information about Stevens guns in Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms or The Standard Catalog of Firearms. Flayderman's bibliography will reference other sources of more detailed information.

I'm not going to tell you to go out and shoot it, but in general, these are fairly well-made guns and if they have been given reasonable care are still safe to use. You should have an experienced gunsmith inspect any old gun before you use it. Even if the 'smith gives it his blessing, I wouldn't use any magnum loads or steel shot.

The Stevens No. 200, 20 gauge pump shotgun was the first 20 gauge pump shotgun. It was the brainchild of the famous trapshooter, Charles (Sparrow) Young. Sparrow Young is in the trapshooting hall of fame and was the first shooter to break 100 straight from back yardage. In 1910 he patented the original idea which became the No. 200. Sometime in 1912, George Lewis, one of the higher-ups in Stevens, also filed patents on developments of Mr. Youngs gun that was already being manufactured as the Stevens No. 200. The No. 200 was a hammerless pump 20 gauge which could handle 2 1/2", 2 3/4" or 3" shells at a time when most 20 gauge shotguns were single shot "boy's" guns which could only handle the 2 1/2 inch shell. The Stevens No. 200 was only made from about 1911 to 1914. It only appeared in one Stevens catalog. Based on serial numbers, there were only about 20,000 made. The highest serial number observed is in the 19,8xx range. The Stevens No. 200 operates with a very short bolt which is held in place by a tilting "carrier". It also has two blades which, when the pump is acuated, first keep the shell from rolling out of the partially closed action, and second, seal the hole behind the very short bolt. In all, a very complicated gun. It is a takedown shotgun. There is a special spanner wrench in the end of the magazine tube which can be used to turn an interrupted screw which holds the barrel onto the breech. There is a tang mounted safety like on better grade double barrel shotguns. It weighs from 5 3/4 to 6 1/2 pounds, depending for the barrel length. All barrels are choked "Full" unless the barrel is marked otherwise. The gun was meant to be a combination of a light "field" type gun for upland game with a heavy duck gun (when firing the 3" shells. But, I have been told that before WWI, 20 gauge 3 inch shells could only be bought special order and by the case and that, even then, they really didn't have a heavier charge of shot or powder than the 2 3/4 inch shells. I really like the No. 200.

Contrary to what some believe, Springfield Arms was never a subsidary company of Cresent Arms. Springfeild Arms, like Cresent Arms, were both bought out by Stevens/Savage. Unlike the Cresent, Springfield manufacturing continued after the buy out.

Some clarification:

Springfield Arms Co was absorbed by Stevens very early, before 1900. Stevens continued to use the Springfield name on certain models of shotgun. Savage absorbed Stevens around 1930 or so, and continued to use the Springfield name on into the 1980's, generally on guns sold to mass-marketers.

Crescent Firearms was originally an independent manufacturer that was bought by the major wholesale HD Folsom, which also eventually was absorbed by Savage.

According to the Blue Book, these were manufactured from 1936 to 1942. The Blue Book says it's worth $40 in 60% and $95 in 100% condition. The Standard Catalog says $75 in Good and $120 in Excellent. I think the Blue Book is closer, but still a bit high since a brand-new single shot from ERA or NEF is only $90, with a guarantee and repair parts availabe.

You cant, unless you can identify the rifle correctly. Need to know ALL the markings, barrel length, caliber, etc.

Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values seventh edition, lists the following:"Stevens Springfield Model 83, introduced in 1935; dropped 1939. Used value, $75.00 to $85.00. This is an older edition so current value is more realistic at $85.00 to $100.00 depending on condition, possibly higher in VG to EX condition.

The Stevens Little Scout came in two varieties -- the Model 14 with a one-piece stock and the later Model 14-1/2 with separate buttstock and forearm. The Model 14 is quite rare and brings $150 on up, depending on condition. The Model 14-1/2 is much more common. Guns in average condition can be found for as little as $100; specimens in excellent condition can carry asking prices as high as $500. A typical gunshow price in 2005 is in the neighborhood of $175 to $275.

i have a 1896 30-40 krag can you send me some photos to compare mine with? Also how much is this rifle worth? I also have a Krag sn 22 1894. How much in good condition?

The bad news is that I'm having the same difficulty as you. The good news is that A.J.Stevens was bought by Savage in the early 1960's.

The J. Stevens Company was bought by Savage Arms in 1920. The Springfield name was used from about 1930 to 1948.

The patent was dated April 17, 1894. There were no cartridge arms in in 1794, in fact, the percussion system had yet to be invented. J. Stevens and Company was formed in 1864 and used that name until 1886 when the name was changed to J. Stevens Arms and Tool Company. The plant was sold to New England Westinghouse in 1916 and used to produce military rifles for the US and the Soviet Union. In 1920, Savage purchased the facilities and manufactured firearms with the name J. Stevens Arms Company until about 1948. Guns produced after that date were marked with just "Stevens" until the name was discontinued by Savage in 1991. Many Stevens guns were not serialized, so they can only be "dated" to the period of production. I believe that Mr Callahan charges $25 to research a Stevens firearm.

The No 26 Crack Shot was built from 1913 to 1939. That version of the company name was not used until 1920, when Stevens became a division of Savage Arms. Regarding a rifle stamped J. Stevens A. T. Co. Pat. 1794: The name J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co, (or A&T Co) was used from 1886 to 1916. That patent date (April 17, '94 is 1894, not 1794) appears on several models. Whichever model you have seen, it must have been made sometime between 1894 and 1916. Without knowing the model and condition, I can't give you a value. It could be $125 for a #12 in poor condition to $2800 for a #54 in excellent condition.

The approximate dates are abt 1886-1916.

In 1920 Stevens started using the "J. Stevens Arms Co." instead of the Stevens Tools and Arms of earlier versions - I think Crackshots were made thru 36 (?) - so I'm assuming yours is a later version - 1920-36.

Hope that helps

THe No 26 was manufactured from 1912 - 1939.

Are you sure there isn't a model number on the right side of the receiver, 5000, 311, 215? There are no serialation lists for Stevens Arms, but with a model number it can usually be narrowed down to a couple of decades. Without one, I can only say it was between 1920 and 1948.

If you look at the stamp on the stock it should tell you a year. for example mine is stamped with usa and underneath it it says 1899.

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I presume its a 30-40 Krag rifle MADE by Springfield Armory in the Spanish American War era and between 1894 to 1898 .

Those rifles were eventually replaced and sold to the civilian market , most were cut down as the rifles were very long .

In years to come , collectors tried to find original wood stocks to fit the full length specimens still remaining , so its VERY possible to get a stock stamp (called a Cartuche) that has just about ANY date on it .

The metal side plate (oposite the loading gate) on the rifle should say the MODEL date , this date would be aproximate .

The Army used some of these guns up to the 1st World War and replaced them with 20th century stocks and sights .

The value of one in pristeine condition and original configuration may go for $3000 but that's pretty rare .

If it is 100% complete and at least in NRA VG condition I would expect a price between $400 and $1000 depending on area of the USA .