The Stevens 555 E in 16 gauge is a lightweight over/under (brand part no. 22179) from Stevens, a brand of Savage Arms. An aluminum receiver scaled to the gauge carries a steel insert that reinforces the breech, which keeps weight down without giving up strength. The 28-inch chrome-lined barrels are fitted with an auto shell ejector and five interchangeable choke tubes, and an Imperial Turkish walnut stock and fore-end finish the gun. It suits upland hunting, clays and field use for shooters who like the 16 gauge and want a fast-handling two-shot gun.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16, a classic upland bore that carries lighter than a 12 gauge with more payload than a 20.
• The chambers are 2-3/4 inches, the standard length for common 16 gauge field loads.
• The barrels are 28 inches long and chrome-lined, which resists corrosion and makes cleaning easier.
• The action is over/under with a capacity of two shells, giving two quick shots with different chokes available.
• Five interchangeable choke tubes let you match the pattern to the target or game.
• The receiver is aluminum with a steel breech insert, which trims weight where it matters for carrying.
• The stock and fore-end are Imperial Turkish walnut with an oil finish and a semi-pistol grip.
• A tang-mounted manual safety sits where the thumb falls naturally.
• A single selective mechanical trigger and an auto shell ejector keep the controls simple and speed up reloading.
• The gun weighs 6.45 pounds with a 14.57-inch length of pull and a 45.28-inch overall length.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shells does the Stevens 555 E 16 gauge shoot? It is chambered for 2-3/4-inch 16 gauge shells.

Does it come with choke tubes? Yes. Five interchangeable choke tubes are included.

Where is the safety? The manual safety is tang-mounted, and the single selective mechanical trigger works with the over/under barrels.

Buy the Stevens 555 E 16 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun

Sixteen gauge over/unders are not common on the shelf, and one that weighs a little over six pounds with walnut and chokes included is an easy gun to carry through a day of walking up birds. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more over/under shotguns while you are here.