#77 • Antique Stevens, Nitro Special, 12 Gauge

Part of Mega Sportsman, Gangster, and Collectors Auction (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $103.00

Status: Sold

Category: Shotguns

Antique Stevens, Nitro Special model, single shot, 12 gauge shotgun with 30" barrel, top of barrel is marked "Electro-Steel -- Choke Bored" with patent date of Aug. 12, 1913, Nitro Special is engraved in script on left side of receiver. These guns were made between 1903 and 1917, so given the patent date, this gun would have been made between 1913-1917. There are numerous hand stamped initials on the receiver (ie. JACK, JACKIE LEE, J.L.P. AND W.V.A.) and the word FIRE is stamped beside the and above the hammer. There are also some discernable markings on the wood stock. SN: 136ME.