Ranger 12ga. Pump - The Firearms Forum

MarkRMehochko · 12-17-2011, 04:12 AM

Received a "hand-me-down" from wifes uncle. 12 gauge pump. On the receiver was printed "RANGER" in block letters which is 90% worn away and the butt sholder pad is molded with "RANGER" with the "N" what looks like an upsidedown lowercase "U". The only barrel stamp is a serial number there are no other marking stamped anywhere. I do know this was a "trade gun" sold probably at SEARS in the 30's, and was a browning design. Manufacturer was probably Savage or Winchester. Receiver action is smooth and tight and fires 12 ga 2 3/4 shells all day >.< Would like any comments on manufacturer possibilities. Considering modifying for "cowboy action shooting". The butt pad has to be the "Key" for the manufacturer.

Any discussion would be appreciated.

StoneChimney · 12-17-2011, 05:49 AM

Stevens 520.

MarkRMehochko · 12-20-2011, 07:35 AM

Thanks Stone, Close, but on my receiver the "RANGER" is at the top. Looks to be the same lettering though. Also mine does not have that little triangular piece hanging down from inside the trigger guard?Just the release button. Had it apart yesterday and found the firingpin to be two pieces. I would like to find a exploded diagram of the entire receiver mechanics, any ideas? Do you think the MFG. is Savage?

StoneChimney · 12-20-2011, 10:44 AM

Ok, "Ranger" at the top:

StoneChimney · 12-20-2011, 10:47 AM

Schematic, firing pin is #19. There are a couple of slight variations in this model.

MarkRMehochko · 12-20-2011, 01:56 PM

WOW Stone you are amazing!!! I guess my firing pin has been broken for a long time. The "break" hasbeen rounded from constant pounding so it looked to me to be 2 piecies. Well you guessed it, my next question is where I can buy a new one? A new sholder stock would be nice to, maybe santa will read this..lol

MarkRMehochko · 12-20-2011, 06:11 PM

Found the parts i need at numrich.....Thankx for your help. I will definately visit this site more often

> And dont forget to VOTE early for the presidential election and vote often.....lol

12-17-2011, 05:49 AM	#2
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Ranger 12ga. Pump Stevens 520. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website! Last edited by StoneChimney; 12-17-2011 at 06:15 AM..

12-20-2011, 07:35 AM	#3
MarkRMehochko Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Ranger 12ga. Pump Thanks Stone, Close, but on my receiver the "RANGER" is at the top. Looks to be the same lettering though. Also mine does not have that little triangular piece hanging down from inside the trigger guard?Just the release button. Had it apart yesterday and found the firingpin to be two pieces. I would like to find a exploded diagram of the entire receiver mechanics, any ideas? Do you think the MFG. is Savage?

12-20-2011, 10:44 AM	#4
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Ranger 12ga. Pump Ok, "Ranger" at the top: __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

12-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#5
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Ranger 12ga. Pump Schematic, firing pin is #19. There are a couple of slight variations in this model. __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

12-20-2011, 01:56 PM	#6
MarkRMehochko Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Ranger 12ga. Pump WOW Stone you are amazing!!! I guess my firing pin has been broken for a long time. The "break" hasbeen rounded from constant pounding so it looked to me to be 2 piecies. Well you guessed it, my next question is where I can buy a new one? A new sholder stock would be nice to, maybe santa will read this..lol

12-17-2011, 04:12 AM	#1
MarkRMehochko Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Ranger 12ga. Pump Received a "hand-me-down" from wifes uncle. 12 gauge pump. On the receiver was printed "RANGER" in block letters which is 90% worn away and the butt sholder pad is molded with "RANGER" with the "N" what looks like an upsidedown lowercase "U". The only barrel stamp is a serial number there are no other marking stamped anywhere. I do know this was a "trade gun" sold probably at SEARS in the 30's, and was a browning design. Manufacturer was probably Savage or Winchester. Receiver action is smooth and tight and fires 12 ga 2 3/4 shells all day >.< Would like any comments on manufacturer possibilities. Considering modifying for "cowboy action shooting". The butt pad has to be the "Key" for the manufacturer. Any discussion would be appreciated. -->

12-20-2011, 06:11 PM	#7
MarkRMehochko Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Ranger 12ga. Pump Found the parts i need at numrich.....Thankx for your help. I will definately visit this site more often > And dont forget to VOTE early for the presidential election and vote often.....lol