Identifying the Age of Your Ranger 101.12-410 Shotgun | Stevens Model 39/59
Question
I have this gun and I know that my granddady bought it for my dad and I am going to give it to my grandson and I would love to know about how old it is. The gun will shoot 2.5 & 3 inch shells. Thanks and MAY GOD BLESS
Answer
These are Stevens model 39/59.
These were made from 1934 to 1973.
Not possible to date them exactly.
The Stevens Historian may be able to narrow it down a bit.
Stevens Historian, Mr. John Callahan, 53 Old Quarry Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Send him all the markings found on the gun, photos of it with your daytime telephone number. His charge is $15 to research each gun.
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