Savage 219 and 220 Single Shot Rifles & Shotguns
Savage Single Shot Firearms => Other Savage, Stevens, & Fox Firearms => Topic started by: Clance on March 20, 2022, 09:36:27 PM
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I recently purchased a single shot shotgun that I pretty sure is a Stevens No. 180 in 20ga. I've try and research the weapon but I have found very little on the web in my search. Can someone direct me to a possible resource where I can learn more about this neat little shotgun? My primary questions are how many were produced and in what numbers for the individual barrel lengths and gauges. Thank you!
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Clance, I am not familiar with this model. Can you post a picture? That might help other readers. Good luck on your search.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/6y2TTzVV/Stevens-180-left-side.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6y2TTzVV)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MvCHBRtC/Stevens-180-right-side.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvCHBRtC)
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I saw one of these at a gun show not long ago. It appears to be a well made action, but much more complicated than the later 219/220's.
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I looked this gun up in one of my info books from 2005, "Standard Catalog of Firearms". It does not list the 180, but starts with the 182 which is a much cheaper gun. Google "Stevens 180 Shotgun" and you will find some interesting information. This was a high quality gun for single barrels at the time. A unique feature is the ability to convert from standard to auto ejector with 2 turns of an adjustment screw.
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I've got a Stevens ad for the180 some place. If I can find it, I'll take a pic and email it to Garnett. I suspect the 180 was just too expensuve for a market that was getting used to repeaters.
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Mike, thanks for your input!