July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
20" barrel in 12 bore. Stevens introduced the Model 620 in 1927. During the second World War, the U.S. government ordered 12,174 models in trench gun, riot gun, and training gun versions. Trench gun was fitted with the Stevens type S handguard bayonet adapter assembly. Standard finish was a matte blue with plain walnut forend and plain pistol grip walnut buttstock with black composite buttplate. A rear sling swivel was installed in buttstock. There is a sling swivel in bayonet adapter. Bayonet adapter has a bead front sight. Left side of frame is stamped "Model 620 U.S.". Left side of frame and left side of barrel are stamped with the proof "P" and Ordnance bomb. Stock is not inspector marked. This serial number falls within the proper range of 17000 to 33000. This is a later production model stamped 620 without the "A". It is cylinder bored. The Stevens Arms Co. and other factory markings were stamped on the left side of barrel and a partially obscured by handguard (correct). Plain uncheckered stocks or forends were not stamped with any sort of inspection or proof markings. This gun utilized a standard Stevens commercial buttplate with the center serrations. The U.S. is sans serifs (correct). Proof "P"s are a block style sans serifs (correct). The handguard has the proper anodized finish which produced the unusual pinkish tint. There is no "S" marking on left side of bayonet mount. Has the proper rear sling swivel. Sports six rows of vent holes. Handguard retains approximately 75% original blue. Barrel is blue mixed with brown patina. tube is grey. Frame retains approximately 75% original finish, starting to darken with patina. Wood is excellent with a few minor bumps and bruises. Action is perfect. Mirror bore. Very nice Stevens World War II trench gun.