U.S. STEVENS/SAVAGE ARMS Model 520-30 WORLD WAR II 12 g. RIOT SHOTGUN C&R With FLAMING BOMB MARKINGS on Receiver

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U.S. STEVENS/SAVAGE ARMS Model 520-30 WORLD WAR II 12 g. RIOT SHOTGUN C&R 

With FLAMING BOMB MARKINGS on Receiver

Here we present a C&R J. Stevens Arms Company, Savage Arms Corporation U.S. Model 520-30 Slide Action 12 Gauge Riot Shotgun, made circa the early World War II era in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. During World War II, Stevens began producing both the Model 520A (renamed the Model 520-30) and the Model 620A (labeled as the Model 620) as trench guns, riot guns, and long-barreled training guns for the U.S. military. Trench guns were produced with 20-inch barrels and had heat shields with unique anodized bayonet lugs attached to the front.

The receivers of both models were stamped on the left side with a small “P” and ordnance bomb, “Model 520-30” or “Model 620”, and a small “U.S.” over the trigger. Model 520-30 trench gun barrels are marked “Proof Tested-12 Gauge-2 3/4 Inch Chamber-” on the left side and have another small “P” and ordnance bomb and the “J Stevens Arms Company/Savage Arms Corporation” address on the right side of the barrel. Some Model 620 trench gun barrels were marked in the same manner as the Model 520-30 trench guns and some had all the barrel markings on the left side. Trench guns were also fitted with a sling swivel in the stock. Riot guns also had 20-inch barrels and had all the same martial markings, except that all the barrel markings were on the left side. The long-barreled training guns were marked in the same manner as riot guns and were mainly used for aerial gunnery training. Total wartime production of all Model 520-30 shotguns was 33,306 and all Model 620 shotguns were 12,174. After the war, the U.S. military standardized both the Model 520-30 and the Model 620 and kept them in the inventory. They were used in the Korean War and as late as the Vietnam War.

Overall condition is fine. Nicely refinished. The action is excellent. The bore is bright and smooth. The stock is smooth and solid.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 20 inches.

Gauge: 12

Chamber: 2-3/4 inches

Length of pull: 14 inches.

Chokes: Cylinder

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2800
#244190