Johnny Swan, SASS #50322 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Howdy Is anyone out there still using an old Steven's side by side to compete. Grew up shooting one for birds and rabbits and, thought it might be fun or nostalgic at least to drag one out. Swan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I have a really nice 311 I don't use very much. Original 28 in barrels and not messed with... be happy to let it go... Jussayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 i started out with a 511 and now after many years im back to a hammered double made by them , nothing bad to say of the stevens doubles , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I run a single trigger 315 as my main match shotgun. I bought a Baikal single trigger to replace it with but the Stevens is a better gun imho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Spenser Hawk Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I have our dad’s12g 311. It has a weird plastic stock. It shoots fine. I use it occasionally. Great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Curly SASS#57086 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I shoot a model 335 and use it for cowboy clays and matches. it works just fine using my brass shells. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I have Shot mine in matches for over 10 years ...Both with smokeless and with Black Powder ... Mine has 30 inch Barrels ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Curly Strait Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I have a pair, a 235 - 12ga., boxlock with hammers and (what I believe is) a 225 - 12 ga. boxlock with hammers. The 235 is clearly marked "235" on the bottom of the receiver, no marks on the other beyond "J. Stevens A&T Company, Chicopee Falls, Mass. USA." on the left side of the receiver. Both have been cut back to 18.5" and appear to be built like tanks. After a thorough inspection by a qualified gunsmith, I plan on running them with low-recoil smokeless, as both appear to be fluid-steel barrels, unless told otherwise. While I can appreciate the speed at which many can run a '97; there is a "flaw" in my character that believes I should be running hammered double guns. Just for the fun of it. So, why not drag yours out for nostalgia's sake, even if its only once-in-a-while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I have a 311 that I reworked the stock on to have an English stock (no pistol grip) but it is not ideal for SASS. The locking lug that projects into the action from between the barrels gets in the way of quick reloading. It was a cheap gun in its day, but well built. Decent starter gun at a low price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Plasters, SASS#60943 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I started with my old 311 and after a while switched to a hammered double. Arthritis may force a return to the 311. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 My neighbor has has a post-1961 production 311C that I will try to talk him out of. He wants a hotrod computer (I have plenty) and I'd like a 2nd SxS. This one is in very nice shape with 28" barrels. I notice the Stevens does not open as wide as the Stoeger. You have to move the locking lever to both open and close the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Nope just close her ..... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I came to that conclusion because the Stevens would not close without moving the latch lever. My Stoeger is smooth and easy, but the Stevens felt like a complete no-go, and I did not want to force it. The latch mechanism shape is different on Stoeger vs Stevens. Next time I get some time with it, I will inspect closely to see why it won't latch without using the lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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