How old is it?

Izzy · Jan 22, 2011

I just got a Western field model 30 (Savage/Stevens 520)
Can any one help me figure out what year it was made?

Thanks!

deadeye · Jan 22, 2011

Stevens 520 was discontinued in 1932. Send me a pic to be sure that is what it is.

Izzy · Jan 22, 2011

It's Ugly!
I picked it Up as a project.

deadeye · Jan 22, 2011

That is the 620 for sure. I will see about a serial number guide to check.

Izzy · Jan 22, 2011

Thanks I can use all the help I can get.
I'll PM the serial number to you.

Izzy · Jan 23, 2011

Thanks for the help Deadeye!

Does anyone here have one of these? There seems to be some broken &/or missing pieces in the trigger group.
If I could get some pics of the inside, it would be greatly appreciated!

deadeye · Jan 23, 2011

Numrich link

Numrich Gun Parts Corp. - The World's Largest Supplier of Firearms Parts and Accessories

Izzy · Jan 23, 2011

I've order many parts from them.

I was looking for a pic of the trigger group "assembled", I did a lot of searching the web today & I found some good pics. Any & all info, insight & opinions are welcome on this project.

I'm beginning to think there is something seriously wrong with me. I have fixed up a few guns now, but it seams like I tend to put the most "time, money & effort" into guns that really aren't worth much.

deadeye · Jan 24, 2011

This look similar? <broken link removed>

Izzy · Jan 24, 2011

Similar, but not identical. I'll get some more pics up in a little while.

Izzy · Jan 24, 2011

The main differences I see are design of the receiver & trigger housing. They are designed to mount the stock in a way similar to a lever gun. Another difference is the hammer uses a torsion spring (again, similar to a lever gun). Under the the hammer spring is another torsion spring, this one has two fingers on it.

Here are some pics.