J STEVENS A&T CO. SINGLE

Overview

You've got another classic old American single-shot-marked "J. Stevens A&T Co.", which stands for J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company. What it likely isType: Single-shot, break-action shotgunGauge: 20 gaugeEra: Pre-1916 (that exact marking was used before the company name changed)Origin: Chicopee Falls, MassachusettsThese were made during the period when Stevens was one of the biggest gunmakers in the U.S. Model identification (why it's tricky)Here's the honest reality:Many of these don't have a clear model numberCould be one of several:Early hammer or hammerless single-shot variantsLater designs that evolved into models like the 94From collector discussions:Hammerless versions = usually older (pre-1916)Hammer guns = often later but still early 1900s Bottom line: without more markings, it's usually just identified as a "Stevens single-shot" rather than a precise model. Age estimateBecause of the marking:"J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co." = roughly 1886-1916Most 20-gauge singles like yours: Commonly 1900-1915 rangeSo you're looking at a 100+ year old shotgun.