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Rare Stevens 520-30 Trench Shotgun WW2 / WWII 12ga
Guns International #: 101771069 Seller's Inventory #: 17038
Category: Military Shotguns - US - Stevens Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Legacy-Collectibles
Company: Legacy Collectibles
Member Since: 3/22/18
First Name: Chris
Last Name: Joiner
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19301
Country: United States
Phone: (610) 981-6041
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 43
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
A martial variant of a John Browning designed sport gun, the 520 Trench Gun was originally developed in response to a World War I request for new fighting shotguns for the American Expeditionary Force. It made a strong impression on the evaluators but did not make it into the field before the armistice was signed. Seeing potential for the gun on the police market, Stevens kept production going to 1932, and at the outbreak of World War II, the U.S. government bought every 520 that was still in the warehouse. There were ~33,000 Stevens 520-30s produced for the war, with a mix of trench guns, riot guns and long-barreled training guns among those 33,000. This one is marked with the 'U.S.' military proof and flaming bomb. It's an excellent example with minimal wear on the receiver, but minor finish loss on the bayo band and heat shield. Excellent wood with no major defects. High-polished 6-row heat shield and an unmarked plum color bayonet lug. Bore has some freckling in it but shouldn't really impact functionality or accuracy.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Stevens
Model: 520-30
Serial Number: 60434
Condition: 90-95%
Bore Condition: 7/10
Manufacture Date: 1940s