Knowing how your shotgun functions is key to its proper use and maintenance. Knowing your way around a barrel is necessary if one is to care for their shotgun and be ready for any hunting or shooting environment. This step-by-step guide will show you how to remove and install a Stevens 320 barrel.

Models

• Stevens 320

WARNING! Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Make sure your firearm is completely unloaded and ensure that your workspace is void of ammunition at all times. The safety should be set to the Full Safe position.

How To Install a Stevens 320 Barrel

1. Place the safety selector into the full safe position and ensure there is no ammunition loaded in the magazine tube.
2. Close the bolt slightly by pushing the forend forward approximately two inches.
   
3. Slide the barrel retaining lug over the magazine tube and position the barrel with the receiver opening.
4. Seat the barrel completely into the receiver, being careful to align it as shown. 
   
5. Screw the locking nut onto the end of the magazine tube, tightening it securely against the barrel retaining lug. 
   
6. Cycle the forend several times to be sure that it slides forward and rearward without binding.

How To Remove a Stevens 320 Barrel

1. Place the safety selector into the full safe position. 
2. Pull the forend fully rearward, opening the bolt and exposing the chamber (If the forend is locked, depress the slide lock, and then pull fully rearward).
3. Examine the chamber and magazine to make sure both are empty.
4. Once you have confirmed that the firearm is free of any ammunition move the bolt to the position show below. 
   
   
5. With the muzzle pointing away from you, unscrew the locking nut by turning it counterclockwise. 
6. Remove the locking nut completely and pull the barrel forward, separating it from the receiver.

How To Remove the Magazine Plug on a Stevens 320

1. Follow the above steps to remove the barrel and find the magazine spring retaining cap in the magazine plug. 
2. Tilt the action downward to begin sliding the magazine plug out of the magazine spring retaining cap. 
3. Grabbing the magazine plug with your fingers, remove it completely from the magazine spring retaining cap.
4. Reinstall the cap.

Safe firearm ownership is your responsibility. When something does not sound, feel, or look right, seek the advice of a professional gunsmith immediately.

If you have any questions, please refer to your owner’s manual and call our customer service team at 1-800-370-0708 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm ET)