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fal308 · May 23, 2000, 08:17 AM

According to Side by Sides of the World by Charles E. Carder Stevens made several different sxs models. Most were listed by model numbers;
Models 215, 235 & 250 - 12 or 16 gauge, boxlock, outside hammers, double triggers, laminated barrels, checkered wood, semi-pistolgrip and splinter forearm
Models 255 & 260 - 12 or 16 gauge, sidelock, outside hammers, double triggers, laminated barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip, splinter forearm, crossbolt
Model 265 - as above with Krupp steel barrels
Model 270 - as above with Nitro steel barrels
Model 311 - various gauges, boxlock, double or single trigger(s), steel barrels, plain or checkered wood, semipistolgrip, splinter forearm
Model 315 - various gauges, boxlock, double triggers steel barrels, semi-pistolgrip, splinter forearm
Model 3151 - various gauges, boxlock, double triggers, steel barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip, splinter forearm, recoil pad, bead sights front and rear
Model 330 - 12, 16 or 20 gauge, boxlock, double triggers, steel barrels, pistolgrip
Model 331 - as above except with single trigger
Model 335 - 12 or 16 gauge, boxlock, double triggers, laminated barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip,splinter forearm
Model 342 - as above
Model 345 - 20 gauge version of M 335
Model 355 - as above with rotary bolt system
Model 365 - 12 or 16 gauge, boxlock, double triggers, Krupp barrel, fancy checkered wood, pistolgrip, slinter forearm (Rotary bolt system)
Model 375 - as above with light engraving
Model 385 - as above with fancy engraving and fancy checkered wood
Model 515 - various gauges, double triggers steel barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip
Model 5100 - as above
Model 5151 - as above
Model 530 - various gauges, boxlock, double or single triggers, steel barrels, pistolgrip, splinter forearm (Tenite plastic stocks)

Also Stevens made shotguns under many private label names. This reference lists 38 names and states that it is only a partial listing.

So if you learn to recognize a 311 or whichever you prefer, you may want to look for an off-brand private label version. It will most likely be less expensive.

Pricing varies quite a bit depending upon region. Your best bet would be to haunt shows and pick up a copy or Shotgun News or Gun List.

May 23, 2000, 08:17 AM	#2
fal308 Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,992	According to Side by Sides of the World by Charles E. Carder Stevens made several different sxs models. Most were listed by model numbers; Models 215, 235 & 250 - 12 or 16 gauge, boxlock, outside hammers, double triggers, laminated barrels, checkered wood, semi-pistolgrip and splinter forearm Models 255 & 260 - 12 or 16 gauge, sidelock, outside hammers, double triggers, laminated barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip, splinter forearm, crossbolt Model 265 - as above with Krupp steel barrels Model 270 - as above with Nitro steel barrels Model 311 - various gauges, boxlock, double or single trigger(s), steel barrels, plain or checkered wood, semipistolgrip, splinter forearm Model 315 - various gauges, boxlock, double triggers steel barrels, semi-pistolgrip, splinter forearm Model 3151 - various gauges, boxlock, double triggers, steel barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip, splinter forearm, recoil pad, bead sights front and rear Model 330 - 12, 16 or 20 gauge, boxlock, double triggers, steel barrels, pistolgrip Model 331 - as above except with single trigger Model 335 - 12 or 16 gauge, boxlock, double triggers, laminated barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip,splinter forearm Model 342 - as above Model 345 - 20 gauge version of M 335 Model 355 - as above with rotary bolt system Model 365 - 12 or 16 gauge, boxlock, double triggers, Krupp barrel, fancy checkered wood, pistolgrip, slinter forearm (Rotary bolt system) Model 375 - as above with light engraving Model 385 - as above with fancy engraving and fancy checkered wood Model 515 - various gauges, double triggers steel barrels, checkered wood, pistolgrip Model 5100 - as above Model 5151 - as above Model 530 - various gauges, boxlock, double or single triggers, steel barrels, pistolgrip, splinter forearm (Tenite plastic stocks) Also Stevens made shotguns under many private label names. This reference lists 38 names and states that it is only a partial listing. So if you learn to recognize a 311 or whichever you prefer, you may want to look for an off-brand private label version. It will most likely be less expensive. Pricing varies quite a bit depending upon region. Your best bet would be to haunt shows and pick up a copy or Shotgun News or Gun List.