Savage Stevens 311E

[Jkwas]

Hello! New here but not to forums. Hope I can learn and contribute.
I have a Savage Stevens 311E 12ga 2 3/4 chambers with checkering on the stocks. I believe it's appox. 1972 vintage, but I'm not sure and can't find out anything about this model per se. Does anyone know anything about it? I killed two Dove with it on Saturday, I can tell you that!

[Mad Dog]

A serial number and I can tell you when it was made.

What else did you want to know?

[Jkwas]

I am reluctant to post the entire serial number on the web for privacy reasons. I would be interested in knowing how to determine the barrel choke types however. Will a partial number help?

[Mad Dog]

Ya, usually thats what I get is a partial, it's all I need.

Eg: A4321XX

Also, have a look on the barrels and see if you can find any asterisks on them **.

I think your gun might be to modern to have the chokes marked though.

[Jkwas]

serial A3158xx 7w on the right and 31w on the left barrel at the chamber end.
Thanks for you help.

[Mad Dog]

Made in 1969, not sure what the w stamps are, maybe just inspector or fitting marks.

If the barrel is 26" it's imp cyl and mod chokes and if it's a 28" it'l be mod and full choked.

[Jkwas]

It is the 26in model. Thanks for the info. Would you know which barrel would be the improved cylinder and which the modified?
Appreciate your help.

[Eric in NC]

The right hand barrel will be the more open choke.

[Jkwas]

Thanks for all your help guys, and have a Merry Christmas!