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I have a reprint of a 1927 Sears catalog. In it they list a Ranger, A Stevens model 330 & an Eastern Arms, all of which I am fairly certain were built by Stevens. If the pic of the Ranger is accurate it has the 315 action. All three are offered in .410, as well as an Iver Johnson. No mention is made of chamber length, but in their shell listings they only list the .410 in 2" length with 5/16oz shot & 2½" length with 3/8oz of shot. We normally think of Stevens guns not being SN'd until after the 1968 Gun Control Act, but this is not a post '68 gun.

chopperlump,
Thanks for the info. If it didn't have 2" chambers, it would not be what I am searching for. By the way, I had no intention of purchasing. I don't need to own it.

Miller,
Thanks as always. '27 would be the outer edge of activity. Ithaca produced a sxs 410 in the same year. But your information reinforces my belief about the Gabriel book. I can confirm single barrel 410's as early as 1913, by Stevens.

I have tracked down the origin of the 44XL by the way. It had been in use for nearly 25 years before it was ever chambered in a smooth bore. It was a common loading for the Winchester 1873. This was in addition to the 44-40 chambered guns that were out there.



Pete