Offered for sale is a classic piece of American firearms history: a Stevens Model 620 pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning, this model is renowned for its smooth, uninterrupted "slamfire" capability and its unique takedown mechanism. This specific shotgun has undergone a complete, professional teardown, cleaning, polishing, and action tuning. With its matching serial numbers and highly satisfying mechanical lockup, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully inspected, range-ready vintage pump-action.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: J. Stevens Arms Company (Division of Savage Arms)
Model: 620
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Action: Pump-Action (Slamfire Capable)
Barrel Length: 30 inches
Serial Number: U40799 (Confirmed matching on internal and external components)
Features & Configuration:
John Browning Design: Features the highly desirable "slamfire" mechanism, lacking a trigger disconnector, which allows the operator to hold the trigger and fire continuously simply by cycling the slide.
Takedown Mechanism: The barrel and magazine tube assembly can be seamlessly separated from the receiver for compact storage and transport via the interlocking milled breech block.
Professional Action Tune: The entire action has been meticulously stripped, cleaned, polished, lubricated, and tolerance-checked, ensuring a buttery-smooth cycle rate and a crisp lockup.
Condition Report:
Metal Finish: The original factory bluing exhibits honest field wear and age-related blemishes, including standard slide wear along the magazine tube, but remains highly presentable and free of severe oxidation or pitting.
Wood Furniture: The walnut stock and finely checkered diamond-pattern forend are fully intact. There are a few minor cosmetic chips in the wood near the tang/neck of the stock, but no major cracks or structural compromises.
Mechanics & Bore: Following the extensive bench tuning, the internal tolerances are tight and the action cycles flawlessly.
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