Pull down on forearm. It should come off. Then break open shotgun, barrels should hinge off.
500
150-200 dollars.
$399.00 on gunbroker
No
To find the manufacture date of your Stevens Model 511 Series A shotgun, you can check the serial number located on the receiver or barrel. The Stevens company often used a specific serial number range that corresponds to production years, which can be found in firearms reference books or online databases. Additionally, you can contact a firearms historian or the manufacturer (if still in operation) for more precise information. Always ensure to document your findings for future reference.
i saw two today in a quality gun store for 399.99
I don't know, but I've got a nice one sn C020710 that I can't seem to find out anything about. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
yes, I have a 311a double barrel 20ga and the left barrel is a full choke and the right barrel is modified. I also have a Springfield 511 double barrel and the chokes are the same on it. If you look at the end of the barrel you can tell one of them is slightly smaller and that is your full choke, that would be the left barrel and the right barrel is modified. I hope that helps. Of course, if they are improved and open there will also be a difference in the measurements. Just take it to a gunsmith and ask him to check. If he has the gauges, it will take him less than a minute and he probably won't even charge you for it.
grades are not marked, the date code is on the left side of the barrel near receiver (see link) those marks are inspector marks. I believe the only want you tell the grade of a 511 is the sights.
Ensure you look at the stamped shell gauge on the side of the receiver (12 or 20 Gauge). Should be able to take 2 3/4" and 3" shells.
It is the same as a springfield 511 of Springfield, Savage & Stevens
Serial numbers were not required before 1968. If it has one, it will be on the barrel/receiver.