These are hard to find 410 AOW any other weapon.


This classifcation may help and open the door for ownership in restricted states CA, CT, HI, MD, MA, NY, NJ, WA where short barrel shotguns are prohibited.


This firearm is an C&R curio and relic and as such, even so its a class III NFA, it can be transfer directly to a C&R holder, where legal on a form 4.


 


The J. Stevens Handy Gun is a smoothbore, single-shot hand-held firearm chambered in .410 bore. Classified under the National Firearms Act as an “Any Other Weapon” (AOW), this model represents the smoothbore variant produced prior to 1934. It features a short barrel measuring approximately 12¼ inches and a compact frame designed for one-handed operation. The overall configuration reflects the original Stevens design with a break-open action and exposed hammer, intended for .410 shotshell ammunition.


The firearm’s construction includes a smoothbore barrel, typical of the AOW-designated Handy Guns, and standard steel components consistent with period manufacture. The finish and mechanical layout follow the early Stevens production pattern, with minimal external fittings and a straightforward release mechanism for the barrel. As a C&R-eligible NFA item, this model falls under the $0 transfer tax classification for AOW firearms. Overall condition shows signs of normal wear and tear, dings, dents, scratches, marks, signs of use. No modifications or accessories are noted beyond the base configuration.


No additional accessories or packaging are listed with the firearm. The offering consists solely of the J. Stevens Handy Gun chambered in .410 bore with its smoothbore barrel and break-open single-shot action. All identifying characteristics correspond to its historical classification as an NFA-regulated Any Other Weapon produced by Stevens Arms.


 


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