Description
A good 20 gauge over/under should feel like it wants to be carried, and that is exactly where the Stevens 555 E earns its keep. The whole gun tips the scales around 5.85 pounds thanks to an aluminum receiver that is scaled specifically to the 20 gauge frame, not just a 12 gauge action with smaller barrels dropped in. A steel insert reinforces the breech, so you get the light carry weight without giving up strength where it counts. After a long day chasing birds through thick cover, that missing pound or two makes a real difference.
What the Enhanced Version Adds to the 555
The E stands for Enhanced, and the upgrades over the standard 555 are the kind you notice every time you pick it up. The stock and fore-end are cut from Imperial grade Turkish walnut with noticeably nicer figure, and the receiver wears laser-engraved filigree scrollwork that gives it a classic double gun look. The bigger functional upgrade is the automatic ejector system, which kicks fired hulls clear the moment you break the action. When a covey flushes wild and you need to reload in a hurry, ejectors beat extractors every time.
A 20 Gauge Setup That Covers Field and Clays
The 26 inch carbon steel barrels carry a vent rib and brass bead up top, and the 3 inch chambers handle everything from light target loads to heavier hunting shells. Five flush-fit choke tubes come in the box, cylinder through full, so you can pattern it tight for late season pheasants or open it up for skeet and close-flushing quail. A single selective mechanical trigger lets you pick which barrel fires first, and the tang-mounted safety falls right under your thumb.
Why the Stevens 555 E Is Worth a Look
Built by KOFS in Turkey and imported by Savage Arms, the 555 E delivers the handling and features of doubles costing considerably more. It balances between the hands, swings smooth for a light gun, and looks the part in the field or at the club. For a first over/under or a dedicated upland gun, this one is hard to argue with.
Key Specifications
- Model: Stevens 555 E (Enhanced)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 22593
- UPC: 011356225931
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Over/Under, Break Action
- Barrel Length: 26" Carbon Steel, Vent Rib
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Receiver: Aluminum with Steel Breech Insert, Laser-Engraved Filigree
- Stock: Imperial Grade Turkish Walnut
- Trigger: Single Selective Mechanical
- Ejectors: Automatic Shell Ejectors
- Sights: Bead Front
- Safety: Manual Tang-Mounted
- Overall Length: 43.31"
- Weight: 5.85 lbs
What’s Included
- Stevens 555 E 20 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
- Five choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Stevens 555 and the 555 E?
The E stands for Enhanced, and it adds three meaningful upgrades over the base 555. You get automatic ejectors instead of extractors, a higher grade Imperial Turkish walnut stock and fore-end, and laser-engraved filigree scrollwork on the receiver. The core action, trigger, and barrel setup are shared between both versions.
How much does the Stevens 555 E 20 gauge weigh?
This 20 gauge model comes in around 5.85 pounds. The aluminum receiver is scaled to the 20 gauge frame rather than built on a larger action, which keeps the weight down and makes it a genuinely comfortable gun to carry all day in the field.
Can the 555 E handle 3-inch shells?
Yes, the 20 gauge 555 E has 3-inch chambers, so it runs everything from light 2 3/4 inch target loads up to 3-inch magnum hunting shells. That flexibility makes it a solid pick for both clays and bird hunting with heavier loads.
Who makes the Stevens 555 E and where is it built?
The 555 line is manufactured by KOFS Ltd. in Isparta, Turkey, and imported by Savage Arms under the Stevens name. Turkish shotgun makers have built a strong reputation for delivering quality doubles at reasonable prices, and the 555 E is a good example of that.





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