Most info on the Stevens 520 only lists it being available in 12 ga. Has anyone seen a 520A in anything but 12 ga.? I've only seen the Western Field model 30 SB562A in a 12 or 20 ga. and have only heard of Western Field gun owners asking questions about their 12, 16 or 20 ga. guns. Does anyone own a Stevens 520 or 520A in 16 or 20 ga.? I know of a few Stevens model 200's (520 style gun) made from 1912 thru 1928 (only available in 20ga.).
Stevens 520, 520A or Western Field 30 in 20 Ga.
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Good question , and I have to say I am unsure wether they produced the 20ga. (or 16ga.) under the Stevens 520 or 620 marked models.
They of course made the 520 and 620 in those gauges, but possibly only the ones done with the store brand markings ? I have seen only a few (and only ever owned one) of the 20ga. guns, and do not recall with certainty the markings.
They of course made the 520 and 620 in those gauges, but possibly only the ones done with the store brand markings ? I have seen only a few (and only ever owned one) of the 20ga. guns, and do not recall with certainty the markings.
monkyboy1975
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I have a 20GA Sears model 30 in my closet, it's a real sweet shooter.
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Welcome to THR, Daisy_mae!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=112839750 - barrel only, for a 16 ga. 520-30.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=112759717 - forearm only, for a 20 ga. 520/620.
I saw a decent 620 in 20 ga. the other day while shopping at one of the larger dealers in my area. The 620 is the 'streamlined' version of the old square stern 520. Same dealer had a 12 ga. Montgomery Ward Model 30. Both were overpriced and so both of them stayed there.
I have two 520s (well, a 520 and a 30) and a 620 in 12 ga., they are genuinely neat guns and i will not hesitate to latch on to any more I find in good shape at good prices.
lpl
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=112839750 - barrel only, for a 16 ga. 520-30.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=112759717 - forearm only, for a 20 ga. 520/620.
I saw a decent 620 in 20 ga. the other day while shopping at one of the larger dealers in my area. The 620 is the 'streamlined' version of the old square stern 520. Same dealer had a 12 ga. Montgomery Ward Model 30. Both were overpriced and so both of them stayed there.
I have two 520s (well, a 520 and a 30) and a 620 in 12 ga., they are genuinely neat guns and i will not hesitate to latch on to any more I find in good shape at good prices.
lpl
Hardrada55
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20 gauge Stevens.
I have several of the Stevens 200, 20 gauge pump shotguns. I used to hunt with a friend whose son shot a Stevens or Western Field 520 style 20 gauge. I'd like to latch on to a Stevens 520 in 20 gauge one of these days. Also another old 20 gauge pump, the Union Fire Arms Company Model 50 in 20 gauge.
I have several of the Stevens 200, 20 gauge pump shotguns. I used to hunt with a friend whose son shot a Stevens or Western Field 520 style 20 gauge. I'd like to latch on to a Stevens 520 in 20 gauge one of these days. Also another old 20 gauge pump, the Union Fire Arms Company Model 50 in 20 gauge.
XxWINxX94
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found this post on google and I just happen to be a member of THR.
I have a Ranger model 30x (Stevens 520A) chambered for the 16ga.
I have a Ranger model 30x (Stevens 520A) chambered for the 16ga.
smallenginedoc
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520A Shotgun
Hi There,
I have a model 520A Ranger pump shotgun, 16ga. that i.m in the process of repairing for a friend of mine. I've been looking for a few parts and have had some luck of still finding parts. Thought this might shed so light on the subject.
smallenginedoc
Hi There,
I have a model 520A Ranger pump shotgun, 16ga. that i.m in the process of repairing for a friend of mine. I've been looking for a few parts and have had some luck of still finding parts. Thought this might shed so light on the subject.
smallenginedoc
smallenginedoc
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Hi There again,
A quick note on my last post, the 520A is a Sears model 102.25 made by Stevens and is one of the lowest serial numbered guns that I've seen.
smallenginedoc
A quick note on my last post, the 520A is a Sears model 102.25 made by Stevens and is one of the lowest serial numbered guns that I've seen.
smallenginedoc
chas08
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I have a Sears Ranger Model 30 (Stevens 520, not the double hump reciever) one look at the bolt locking lug and the thickness of the barrel was enough for me. Probably stronger than what you buy today. I have shot modern lead loads in mine with no issues. But if there is any doubt in your mind, have a reputable smith look it over.
Txhillbilly
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I shoot mine often,along with my 1906 Remington Autoloader.Both are Browning designed guns,and built like tanks.
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