Stevens Model 311A 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun by Savage Arms

A Stevens Model 311A side-by-side double-barrel shotgun, manufactured by Savage Arms Corporation in Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A. It features blued “Selected Forged Steel” barrels with a solid rib, chambered for “PROOF TESTED 12 GAUGE” with “2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER” shells. The break-action design incorporates internal hammers and double triggers. The case-hardened receiver displays mottled blue, grey, and bronze tones. The firearm is fitted with a glossy wooden stock and forend, which feature textured grip panels and a black ribbed buttplate. Visible markings include the manufacturer and model information, along with various proof or inspection stamps on the breech face and barrel flats such as “SS” in a circle, “SP”, an arrow symbol, “XAC”, “AEV” (or similar stylized characters), “(A)”, “(F)”, “V”, “X”, “6”, and an oval containing “220” (likely a serial number).