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permafrost · 05-20-2012, 08:01 PM

I have one in 410. I was with my Dad when he bought it new. I inherited it 12 years ago when he passed. He told me he had wanted that little gun for many years. I love it also. It's still like new and yours looks very similiar to it. These shotguns are becoming more desirable among collectors ,but mine ain't going any place.

Little Rooster · 05-30-2012, 02:01 PM

Nice Brad. I like the color. I have a 311 the finish on it is good but it is an awful blonde color

Brad - Stevens 311 · 06-17-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by permafrost

I have one in 410. I was with my Dad when he bought it new. I inherited it 12 years ago when he passed. He told me he had wanted that little gun for many years. I love it also. It's still like new and yours looks very similiar to it. These shotguns are becoming more desirable among collectors ,but mine ain't going any place.

Yeah I see they made them in 410ga, And 16ga! The 410's & 16's seem to be more scarce. The 311's are definately a rugged well built shotgun. Not to mention they are american made and built to last. Plus its fun to pull both triggers and watch your target blow up! lol.

Brad - Stevens 311 · 06-17-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Rooster

Nice Brad. I like the color. I have a 311 the finish on it is good but it is an awful blonde color

Thanks LR! I really like how it turned out! I never expected it to come out like it did. It looks like a cherry finish. I agree on the ugly factory finish, Which is what persuaded me to refinish it. - Brad

MSGT-R · 06-17-2012, 06:27 PM

I re-did three rifles this year, one was pretty "blond". I used a cherry stain and it darkened down to the customary walnut color with a warm tone.

XP100 · 06-17-2012, 07:20 PM

Looks great for the first time doing a stock. Don't know how you canimprove much.

05-20-2012, 08:01 PM	#51
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: Refinished my first shotgun! Pics! I have one in 410. I was with my Dad when he bought it new. I inherited it 12 years ago when he passed. He told me he had wanted that little gun for many years. I love it also. It's still like new and yours looks very similiar to it. These shotguns are becoming more desirable among collectors ,but mine ain't going any place. __________________ Stand and Fight

05-30-2012, 02:01 PM	#52
Little Rooster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Old Dominion Posts: 564	Re: Refinished my first shotgun! Pics! Nice Brad. I like the color. I have a 311 the finish on it is good but it is an awful blonde color __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, than to take rank with those poor, timid spirits who know Victory Nor Defeat" Teddy Roosevelt

06-17-2012, 06:27 PM	#55
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 898	Re: Refinished my first shotgun! Pics! I re-did three rifles this year, one was pretty "blond". I used a cherry stain and it darkened down to the customary walnut color with a warm tone. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

06-17-2012, 07:20 PM	#56
XP100 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 74	Re: Refinished my first shotgun! Pics! Looks great for the first time doing a stock. Don't know how you canimprove much.