![]() ![]() ![]() Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass. Niles reports that 5000 units were made between 1904 & 1908 at a price of $20. This construction was patented and introduced by Pieper of Belgium. Second was that barrels were mono-block being a solid breach-block with steel tubes inserted. This design closely resembles that found on all Remington hammer guns which were made on patents by Andrew Whitmore. Lockup was via double under lugs plus a 3rd fastener on the rib extension. Model 250 2nd type is a sidelock hammer gun made in 12 & 16 ga weighing about 8 pounds. The Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass. I bought it because it was the best example of this model I came across in 50 years collecting American double barrel shotguns. Model: 250 2nd Type Serial Number: 2575 Barrel Length: 30 Chambers: 2 3/4 Condition: Good Metal Condition: good Wood Condition: good Bore Condition: Very good Barrels: Mono-block Fluid Steel Barrel Type: Double Action: sidelock Triggers: double Stock: walnut Stock Comb: 1 3/4 Stock. The stock is all original with about 80% varnish, very good checkering, and the original butt plate is in good shape. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Chicopee Falls, Mass. There is a small crack near the back of the left lock plate that I think would not limit serviceability. But it appears to have been shot very little because it functions perfectly and has very good bores. It weighs in at 7 lbs 15oz with a LOP = 14”, DC = 1 ¾, & DH = 2 ¼”. It is in good condition and has 30” mono-block fluid steel barrels with 2 ¾” chambers. This Stevens Model 250 2nd type 12 ga is completely original, mechanically sound, locks up tight, and has excellent bores, but shows considerable handling abuse. Stevens Arms & Tool Co., Model 250 2nd type Hammer Gun, 12 ga
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