Description
There's something about breaking open a double gun that a pump or semi-auto just can't match, and the Stevens 555 delivers that experience in a package built for real hunting and weekend clays. This 12 gauge wears 28-inch chrome-lined carbon steel barrels with a vent rib and brass bead up front, chambered for 3-inch shells so you're covered whether you're loading light target ammo or heavier field loads.
Why the Stevens 555 Handles So Well
The secret to this gun's quick, lively feel is the aluminum receiver. Stevens reinforced the breech face with a steel insert, so you get the strength where it matters without the extra heft of a full steel frame. The whole gun comes in right around 6.2 pounds, which is noticeably lighter than most 12 gauge over/unders. Carry it through a long day of upland hunting and your arms will thank you. The oil-finished Turkish walnut stock and forend are checkered for grip and look far better than you'd expect at this level, with a semi-pistol grip that points naturally.
Choke Options and Trigger Setup on the 555
Five interchangeable choke tubes come in the box: cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, and full. That range lets one gun pull duty on skeet, sporting clays, doves, pheasants, and just about anything else you'd chase with a smoothbore. The single selective mechanical trigger lets you choose which barrel fires first, and since it's mechanical rather than inertia-driven, the second barrel fires even if the first shell fails to go off. Extractors lift your spent hulls for easy removal, which a lot of folks prefer for saving hulls when reloading or shooting trap. A tang-mounted manual safety sits right under your thumb where it belongs on a double gun.
For anyone who's wanted a proper over/under for the duck blind, the dove field, or the clays course without a second mortgage, the 555 has earned a loyal following for good reason. It's a lot of shotgun, plain and simple.
Key Specifications
- Model: Stevens 555
- Manufacturer Part Number: 22165
- UPC: 011356221650
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Barrel Length: 28 inches, chrome-lined carbon steel with vent rib
- Action: Over/Under, break action
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Trigger: Single selective mechanical
- Receiver: Lightweight aluminum with steel breech insert
- Stock: Oil-finished Turkish walnut, checkered
- Barrel Finish: Black semi-gloss
- Sights: Bead front
- Safety: Tang-mounted manual
- Overall Length: 45.28 inches
- Weight: 6.2 lbs
What’s Included
- Stevens 555 over/under shotgun
- Five interchangeable choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Stevens 555 12 gauge weigh?
This 28-inch barreled 12 gauge comes in at about 6.2 pounds, which is light for an over/under in this gauge. The aluminum receiver with a steel breech insert is what keeps the weight down while maintaining strength at the breech. That makes it a great pick for upland hunters covering a lot of ground.
Does the Stevens 555 have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses manual extractors, which lift the spent shells out of the chambers so you can pluck them by hand. If you like to save your hulls for reloading or just don't want empties flying at the trap range, extractors are a plus. If you want auto-ejectors, Stevens offers those on the 555 Enhanced model instead.
What choke tubes come with the Stevens 555, and what shells can it handle?
It ships with five interchangeable chokes: cylinder, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, and full. The chambers accept both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch 12 gauge shells, so it covers target loads through heavier hunting loads. That combination makes it a genuinely versatile do-it-all shotgun.
Is the trigger on the 555 mechanical or inertia-driven?
The 555 uses a single selective mechanical trigger. Selective means you can pick which barrel fires first, and mechanical means the second barrel will still fire even if the first round doesn't go off, since it doesn't rely on recoil to set the second sear. That's a feature typically found on more expensive doubles.




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