I have a chance to buy a Stevens S/S 12 gauge. It is about 20 years old. He doesn't know the model or anything about it. There is a small scratch in the stock. He said there is about a box of shells through it. I don't know anything about Stevens guns. Does anyone have a range of prices. I usually look on gunbroker but with the current state of prices, I don't feel I can trust getting a real value.

 

thanks

75.00

$78.50

I'd buy that for a dollar!

 

 

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Stevens SXS's are both utility and higher grades...my guess it is a 311 and I would value it at, least $ 250.00...if 12g as you state sight unseen..

 

If 16 a bit more as well as 20

 

HTH

+1

 

These were discontinued in 1989. Value can run anywhere from $250 for a plastic or birch wood stocked 12 ga., and up to $500 for a 20 ga. from the 50's with pristine case colors, solid bluing and hand-checkering on a walnut stock.

 

Probably the best utility grade SxS made in America that's affordable to anyone and they have a good reputation for being durable.

Thaught this was a single shot.. the 311 is a double..

Had a 'sweet' 16g..should have never sold it....handloaded for it with paper hulls etc...all with old tools... I sold it....young and stupid......wish I had it now...

 

Nice. I still reload old purple paper hulls for the 16 ga. just for nostalgic reasons.

 

An acquaintance picked up a pristine 20 ga. back in 2011 made in the 50's and paid $500 for it. That was way before all the hysteria.

The Stevens 311 is about the most solid feeling SXS I have ever held. It might be the least graceful too. But they work well and if you want a field gun for a crappy, rainy day, you would have a hard time finding better. The double triggers are a nice touch. I believe I sold mine in 12 gauge to a member here for $250 or $275. Pre-hysteria.

I have a 311A in 12 ga. bought new in 1960 for $78.00. Has had plenty of use, but still tight as new. Doesn't have a serial #.

http://www.gunbroker...?Item=333094429

 

doubles are 200-400

NYPD detectives used 311s, barrels 18 1/2 - 20 inch should get premium.