Stevens No. 35 is a .410 bore pistol manufactured by J. Stevens Arms Co., Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. It was available with an 8" or 12.25" smoothbore barrel, for 2.5" shells only. In two variations: Off-Hand Shot Gun (1923 to 1929); and Auto-Shot (1929 to 1934). Total production is unknown because the .410 and .22 rimfire variations of No. 35 share the same serial number range. Researcher Ken Cope estimates total Auto-Shot production was approximately 2,000, and Off-Hand production at 20,000 to 25,000. Production was halted after the government ruled the .410 Stevens to be a "firearm" in the "any other weapon" category under the NFA in 1934, when its retail price was about $12. Stevens does not possess the same collector appeal as other .410 smoothbore pistols, because (1) its relatively light weight makes it an uncomfortable shooter, and (2) the gun is not well made. NOTE: 8" barrel commands a 25 to 50 percent premium. These are considered Class III firearms under NFA. Possession is illegal unless registered with BATFE.