Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this classic single-shot shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Stevens Model 940.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Stevens
Model: 940
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 20 Ga
Finish: Blue Barrel with Color Case Hardened Frame
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Break-Action; Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Stevens Model 940 is a classic example of mid-20th-century American single-shot sporting firearms produced under the Stevens Arms name—a brand with deep roots in U.S. firearm history dating back to 1864, when Stevens was already influencing the industry by introducing the .22 Long Rifle cartridge and building a wide range of rifles and shotguns. However, the Model 940 designation was used on single-shot break-action shotguns rather than rifles—chambered in various gauges such as 20 gauge, 16 gauge, 12 gauge, and .410 bore—the gun became known for its simple, robust design and straightforward functionality throughout the 1960s and into the early 1970s. The break-action mechanism, operated by a side lever or top release, allowed the barrel to pivot downward for quick loading and unloading, while the hammer-fired action gave the shooter direct control over firing, contributing to both safety and ease of use. Typical Model?940 shotguns featured a smooth, traditional wood stock and forearm, a fixed bead or simple sighting plane, and a steel barrel and receiver finished in blued or painted surfaces that were both utilitarian and handsome. Designed primarily for small-game hunting, pest control, and general field use, the Model 940’s single-shot simplicity encouraged careful shot placement and made it a reliable choice for beginner shooters and experienced hunters alike, while its production era—often from about 1961 to 1970—places it within a transitional period for Stevens as it operated as part of the Savage Arms family. Today, surviving Stevens Model 940 shotguns are appreciated by collectors and shooters who value traditional break-action firearms for their straightforward mechanics, nostalgic charm, and connection to a long lineage of American sporting arms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 940
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 20 Ga
Finish: Blue Barrel with Color Case Hardened Frame
Barrel Length: 28"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Break-Action; Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Stevens Model 940 is a classic example of mid-20th-century American single-shot sporting firearms produced under the Stevens Arms name—a brand with deep roots in U.S. firearm history dating back to 1864, when Stevens was already influencing the industry by introducing the .22 Long Rifle cartridge and building a wide range of rifles and shotguns. However, the Model 940 designation was used on single-shot break-action shotguns rather than rifles—chambered in various gauges such as 20 gauge, 16 gauge, 12 gauge, and .410 bore—the gun became known for its simple, robust design and straightforward functionality throughout the 1960s and into the early 1970s. The break-action mechanism, operated by a side lever or top release, allowed the barrel to pivot downward for quick loading and unloading, while the hammer-fired action gave the shooter direct control over firing, contributing to both safety and ease of use. Typical Model?940 shotguns featured a smooth, traditional wood stock and forearm, a fixed bead or simple sighting plane, and a steel barrel and receiver finished in blued or painted surfaces that were both utilitarian and handsome. Designed primarily for small-game hunting, pest control, and general field use, the Model 940’s single-shot simplicity encouraged careful shot placement and made it a reliable choice for beginner shooters and experienced hunters alike, while its production era—often from about 1961 to 1970—places it within a transitional period for Stevens as it operated as part of the Savage Arms family. Today, surviving Stevens Model 940 shotguns are appreciated by collectors and shooters who value traditional break-action firearms for their straightforward mechanics, nostalgic charm, and connection to a long lineage of American sporting arms.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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