The Stevens 301 is a single-shot, break-action 20 gauge shotgun from Savage Arms that stays affordable while delivering a crisp, reliable action (Savage part no. 22559). It has a 22-inch matte black barrel with a removable Winchoke-style modified choke tube and a rugged synthetic stock with a soft recoil pad. A forearm release makes takedown easy, and a bead front sight keeps it simple. It suits a young hunter, a small-game outing or a first shotgun.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, which accepts both 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells.
• The action is a single-shot break action with a forearm release for easy disassembly.
• The barrel is 22 inches of matte black carbon steel, short enough to handle quickly.
• The choke is a removable Winchoke-style Modified tube, so the pattern can be changed with other chokes.
• A manual hammer-blocking safety is fitted, with a two-position safety.
• The front sight is a bead, a simple fixed sight for pointing the shotgun.
• The stock is black matte synthetic with a recoil pad and a 12.75-inch length of pull.
• Capacity is one round, loaded directly into the chamber.
• Weight is 5.4 pounds, light enough for a long walk.
• Overall length is 36 inches, a compact size for the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Stevens 301 a single-shot? Yes. It is a break-action single-shot shotgun, so each shell is loaded by hand.

What choke does it have? It comes with a removable Winchoke-style tube in Modified.

What shells will it fire? It has a 3-inch chamber, so it accepts 2-3/4 and 3-inch 20 gauge shells.

Buy the Stevens 301 Single-Shot Shotgun, 20 Gauge, 22-Inch Barrel, Matte Black, Synthetic Stock

A single-shot 20 gauge with a short barrel and a soft recoil pad is a dependable first shotgun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more single-shot shotguns.