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02-26-2003, 09:59 AM
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Stevens 311 20ga
SXSMAN
V.I.P. Member Posts: 455 (3/23/02 6:12:34 pm) Reply | Edit | Del All Stevens 311 20 ga SxS question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This puppy has a funny coloring on the receiver,let's call it a dark purple or burgandy.Was the receiver origanally case hardened and was it blued over?Funny,one of the large pins is correct color of blue.Wood is pretty good.Little rust by muzzle. At around 200 it might make a all weather field gun/trunk gun.Weight and balance don't seem too bad.That receiver color bothers me.Anybody know what they were from factory? AntiqueDr *TFF Senior Staff* Posts: 2351 (3/24/02 8:45:57 am) Reply | Edit | Del ezSupporter Re: Stevens 311 20 ga SxS question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They were sort-of case-hardened. Not true case-hardening, but cyanide colored. Sounds like somebody tried to reblue the receiver with the wrong salts. We Buy Guns! 1 - 100, Antique or Modern! www.apaxenterprises.com Kimber and Wilson Combat Master Dealer SXSMAN V.I.P. Member Posts: 457 (3/24/02 9:20:41 am) Reply | Edit | Del Re: Stevens 311 20 ga SxS question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks Doc,my Blue book is a couple years old,I show a value at 100 % at $245,is that still right or has value gone up any? warpig883 *TFF Staff* Posts: 2875 (3/24/02 12:05:47 pm) Reply | Edit | Del Re: Stevens 311 20 ga SxS question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That is right about what they are selling for. |
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